Bigbird67

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50voltphantom

I can't imagine how hard it is to find a frame that big.

Scrodzilla

Two totally different saddles as far as fit and feel are concerned. People who like one generally don't like the other.

seboros

Funny (to me) that you say that. I was just thinking the other day that I can understand paint in a thin pantographed line on the frame but I never really dug the painted insets of seat posts, stems or cranks. I don't know too much about vintage bikes (When did they start pantographing frames and parts? When did they start painting flutes and cranks and why?) so sorry if what I say sounds silly.

This example is really a bit too much, but just so you get the idea:



In this respect, the seatpost looks a bit pimped to me. But, if three bike lovers tell you your seatpost is cool, maybe you should leave it there.

Then again, there's the Dura ace 7400-B:

seboros

Nice bike! Welcome to the forum!

hairnet

TWINS!



but your legs are like 6" longer than mine

seboros

Thank you for the tip. I'll try to see if I can test them before I buy them. Though I have a hunch that anything will feel great after the Unicanitor.

(NB In my experience the all plastic Cinelli Unicanitor modern reissue is not such a bad saddle. It's indestructible, it never gets wet and is comfortable for about 30km).

seboros

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

Nice tyres, what are they?

jacobsever

I'd honestly be able to rest my chin on your saddle.

jacobsever

Just got this frame yesterday, and I can't wait to build it up proper.



Those wheels were just thrown on to stand the frame up for photos, not going to be using them. Thinking about going with the polished TB14's laced to Dura Ace hubs. I want to replace the headset with a DA headset. Not sure about what cranks to put on this though. I'm not sure if an older, retro looking set like the IRD's would look good. Or a modern DA/Campy setup.

velofinds

I was thinking the top tube, maybe.

seau grateau

Hey, it's your bike, not ours. Build it however you like. Was just a thought.

seboros

Right you are. But I value the opinion of people in the know. Besides, who else can I talk to about these things? When it comes to bikes, my wife already thinks I'm a bore and an idiot.

velofinds

Somecs are too much They really go overboard with the panto IMO.

The Dura-Ace is classy and understated -- but the painted flutes are not bad. To answer your question, that practice dates back to the 1970s. The Dura-Ace you posted is probably 1980s or 90s. So it'll modernize the bike some. Can't really go wrong either way.

Regulatori

Looking at the details they put in brakes makes me chuckle...but it's something I love about older Italian bikes.

It's the like some Colnagos...many think they have garish paint jobs but I absolutely love frames with the Colnago Mapei paint.

Nagrom_

Thankya buddy.

Cheapo Vittoria Rally's. They probably look a lot better than they ride. Haven't had it in me to glue them down yet.

velofinds

Oh God -- those Colnago paint jobs make me throw up in my mouth a little. I'll make a special exception for the Team Mapei livery just because it's so iconic.

The best Colnagos are the ones that keep it to 1-2 colors max

Nagrom_

Got some retro decals for it too, if I ever get around to putting them on.

Co1Ev

Dang. Is this on pedal room at all? 'Cause I'd like to seem some specs.

seau grateau

It is, but good luck finding a link to it.

Nagrom_

Zipp service course sl cockpit, 7710 drive train with that gold jammer, wheels are from taiwan.

13 pounds on the nose sans pedals. Got some Mavic SL Ti's that shouldn't put it over 13.5 even with tire glue.

There are literally 10,585+ links to my PedalRoom on this website.

TimothyH

I've been wondering about that bike, where it was. Nice.

Is it for the road or strictly track?

Nagrom_

Tarck

SpeshulEd 

Hint: it's in his signature. shh.

Mumonkan

DUDE!

way to just blow up his spot like that