FS: 56cm Mario Varia Racing Frameset - Columbus SL
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FS: 56cm Mario Varia Racing Frameset - Columbus SL
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Very nice frame from a fairly obscure builder (still in the business, however: BICISPORT ? di Vaira Mario). I've only seen one other online (C&V forums of course), but the craftsmanship and detail is clearly indicative of Italian quality. This frame has a nice patina, but no dents or significant chips, scrapes etc. A good scrubbing would make it shine, but it looks very good as is. Based on the BB shell, it appears to be made with Columbus SL tubing and has nicely sculpted, windowed lugs and Campy dropouts. I'd call this a size 56 with the following measurements: Top Tube 56cm ctc Seat Tube 54.5cm ctc 56cm ctt Chainstays 41.5cm Head tube 14cm I am asking $200 shipped CONUS for the frame as pictured, including the very nice Campagnolo headset.
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Very nice frame from a fairly obscure builder (still in the business, however: BICISPORT ? di Vaira Mario). I've only seen one other online (C&V forums of course), but the craftsmanship and detail is clearly indicative of Italian quality. This frame has a nice patina, but no dents or significant chips, scrapes etc. A good scrubbing would make it shine, but it looks very good as is. Based on the BB shell, it appears to be made with Columbus SL tubing and has nicely sculpted, windowed lugs and Campy dropouts. I'd call this a size 56 with the following measurements: Top Tube 56cm ctc Seat Tube 54.5cm ctc 56cm ctt Chainstays 41.5cm Head tube 14cm I am asking $200 shipped CONUS for the frame as pictured, including the very nice Campagnolo headset.
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Very nice frame from a fairly obscure builder (still in the business, however: BICISPORT ? di Vaira Mario). I've only seen one other online (C&V forums of course), but the craftsmanship and detail is clearly indicative of Italian quality. This frame has a nice patina, but no dents or significant chips, scrapes etc. A good scrubbing would make it shine, but it looks very good as is. Based on the BB shell, it appears to be made with Columbus SL tubing and has nicely sculpted, windowed lugs and Campy dropouts. I'd call this a size 56 with the following measurements: Top Tube 56cm ctc Seat Tube 54.5cm ctc 56cm ctt Chainstays 41.5cm Head tube 14cm I am asking $200 shipped CONUS for the frame as pictured, including the very nice Campagnolo headset.
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Wow, that's nice. It's my size, and I love an obscure marque, but I have neither space nor time in my continuum for another project right now. Rats.
Couple of questions for the benefit of the group... Italian BB threads? What is the spacing in the rear?
Couple of questions for the benefit of the group... Italian BB threads? What is the spacing in the rear?
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Italian threads all around and 126mm-127mm rear spacing. Thanks for asking!
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What makes you think it is SL tubing?
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Well, that seems to make sense. I've been looking for an SL frame, and this is in my size, but I'd like to be sure. Maybe I'll try to email their shop...
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Price reduced, now $175 net to me, shipped to you!
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Like most idiots who bought Italian bikes in their heyday, I was attracted to the big "names." If I had to do it over again, I would go with the lesser known builders. I'll never forget walking into Corso bicycles in NYC and marvelling at brands I'd never before heard of: Viner, Simoncini, Somec, many others I can't think of. They were drop dead gorgeous.
I'd love to pull the trigger on this Vario frameset, which is in my size, but there is always the thorny issue of raising the necessary capital. I'm almost pretty sure I'm going to hold a yard sale, although I'm not sure what I can sell to raise money -- maybe a couple of paintings, some exercise equipment, some dining ware, an old sofa that I used to sleep on before I could afford a decent mattress. (Actually, my current mattress I found sitting next to a dumpster, and works pretty well now that I've cleaned up the stains with a combination of baking soda, vinegar and good old mechanical action (rubbing).)
I'd love to pull the trigger on this Vario frameset, which is in my size, but there is always the thorny issue of raising the necessary capital. I'm almost pretty sure I'm going to hold a yard sale, although I'm not sure what I can sell to raise money -- maybe a couple of paintings, some exercise equipment, some dining ware, an old sofa that I used to sleep on before I could afford a decent mattress. (Actually, my current mattress I found sitting next to a dumpster, and works pretty well now that I've cleaned up the stains with a combination of baking soda, vinegar and good old mechanical action (rubbing).)
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Like most idiots who bought Italian bikes in their heyday, I was attracted to the big "names." If I had to do it over again, I would go with the lesser known builders. I'll never forget walking into Corso bicycles in NYC and marvelling at brands I'd never before heard of: Viner, Simoncini, Somec, many others I can't think of. They were drop dead gorgeous.
I'd love to pull the trigger on this Vario frameset, which is in my size, but there is always the thorny issue of raising the necessary capital. I'm almost pretty sure I'm going to hold a yard sale, although I'm not sure what I can sell to raise money -- maybe a couple of paintings, some exercise equipment, some dining ware, an old sofa that I used to sleep on before I could afford a decent mattress. (Actually, my current mattress I found sitting next to a dumpster, and works pretty well now that I've cleaned up the stains with a combination of baking soda, vinegar and good old mechanical action (rubbing).)
I'd love to pull the trigger on this Vario frameset, which is in my size, but there is always the thorny issue of raising the necessary capital. I'm almost pretty sure I'm going to hold a yard sale, although I'm not sure what I can sell to raise money -- maybe a couple of paintings, some exercise equipment, some dining ware, an old sofa that I used to sleep on before I could afford a decent mattress. (Actually, my current mattress I found sitting next to a dumpster, and works pretty well now that I've cleaned up the stains with a combination of baking soda, vinegar and good old mechanical action (rubbing).)
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