Columbus Nebra Tubing?
10-16-09, 05:11 PM
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Columbus Nebra Tubing?
Does anyone know anything about this tubing. I can't seem to find any info anywhere. Thanks in advance!
10-16-09, 05:40 PM
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I'd never heard of it until I did a search and found a Cilo frame for sale on eBay from a seller in Poland. Sure enough, it has a Columbus Nebra decal.
Nice looking fillet brazed frame.
Nice looking fillet brazed frame.
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10-16-09, 06:04 PM
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i'm not familiar with it either but perhaps it's a manufacturer specified custom drawn set or maybe a mixed set using tubes from Nemo & Brain?
edit- i see the sticker marked as cyclex- a guess at best but howz about a tubeset based on Brain (Cyclex CroMo) drawn & butted to Nemo (Nivachrom) dimensions or shapes(ie-ovalised at the btm bkt,etc. )?
edit- i see the sticker marked as cyclex- a guess at best but howz about a tubeset based on Brain (Cyclex CroMo) drawn & butted to Nemo (Nivachrom) dimensions or shapes(ie-ovalised at the btm bkt,etc. )?
10-16-09, 06:23 PM
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10-16-09, 06:31 PM
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Well, it is labeled Cyclex, which puts it in the same chromoly generation as SL, SP, SLX, etc., so the big question is the wall thickness and butting profile. It's most likely standard (not O.S.) diameter.
10-16-09, 06:48 PM
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Alright, it says that the frame weighs in at 2096 grams, so that's 4.6 pounds. it's a 58.5cm frame. Does that give any indication of the butting profile? I guess what I mean is does this seem heavy?
10-16-09, 07:05 PM
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Yeah, the seat tube is 59cm c-c, which roughly translates to 61cm c-t. My 62cm c-t seat tube '87 Paramount frame (SL/SP mix) weighs 5.1 pounds, so I'd say 4.6 isn't too bad...
10-16-09, 07:12 PM
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10-16-09, 07:22 PM
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I really love the fillet brazing and fastback seat stay treatment on that frame.
10-16-09, 07:23 PM
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Thanks to everyone for all the information. I am seriously considering picking up this frame. Would the size of this frame be appropriate for someone of my height, 6 foot?
10-16-09, 11:15 PM
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For a six footer, a 59 will range from just a bit on the large side to just right depending on proportions, specifics of the bikes geometry and preferred fit and intended use.
That weight isn't bad.
That weight isn't bad.
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10-17-09, 12:01 AM
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I used to agree with Ronsonic's statement about sizing for someone 6'. However, I'm 6' and am still trying to get a 99 Allez with a 58 ctc top tube to match the "must have been made for me," feel I experience when I ride my old 57mm Bianchi. With a shorter stem and 0 setback post, I've made it work for me. But, at some point I start to wonder why I'm forcing this frame to fit me. Well, because I love the looks and ride of the frame and I have it. If I had to do it over again though, the next size down would have been the right designed size. The Cilo here has a stated 58.5 TT ctc. Could you get this frame to work for you? Depending on your riding style and experience, probably. The question is, are you looking for the perfect fit, or do you like this frame enough to make it fit you?
10-17-09, 03:43 AM
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10-17-09, 07:41 AM
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I'm 6 feet tall with a 35.5 inch leg length (long legged side of normal proportions), and my custom Waterford has a 61cm c-t seat tube with 59cm c-c top tube, and fits like a glove. A 59cm c-c seat tube frame with a 58.5cm c-c top tube like the Cilo you're looking at is essentially the same size as my Waterford.
10-17-09, 07:51 AM
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Again thank you for the info. I'm thinking at this point I will hold off just because I have been watching this frame for a long time now as it has been reposted a number of times and each time the price has come down and I'm not 100% sure this is the frame I want. At the same time I'm thinking the price is already reasonable and don't want anyone to snatch it up only to find that it was a great deal I passed on haha.
10-17-09, 09:57 AM
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ok i lied, i couldn't hold off haha
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10-18-09, 08:23 AM
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Congratulations, Jake. Have you thought about what you're going to do for a fork?
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