aluminium 7005 vs columbus zeta for road bike????
04-16-13, 03:01 AM
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aluminium 7005 vs columbus zeta for road bike????
hi from greece
I'm new to the bike (4-5 years) and moves to the city with a mountain bike IDEAL Target Europa team cromo 4130 tubing 15 years old +
last, because I do many kilometers within the town and beyond, in ascent and descent MOUNTAINS many miles I feel I must go to another level,
some of my friends RUN wiht IDEAL intempo and some with old school columbus slx and sl ....
ideal intempo costs 500e and a columpus rossin slx or other colompus slx in greece costs 1500e+
some of my friends suggest one erregi columbus zeta (blue color) with cambagnolo -ambrosio wheels ,handlbar chinelli,brakes tektro,and shimano 600 front and rear whith regina 7sp, 800e
prefer handmade frame but has differences because the money
I would like your experience to be advised to encourage me and help me to judge correctly in order to make the best choice
without BECOME tedious and thank you in advance I will be glad to hear your opinions!
thanks
I'm new to the bike (4-5 years) and moves to the city with a mountain bike IDEAL Target Europa team cromo 4130 tubing 15 years old +
last, because I do many kilometers within the town and beyond, in ascent and descent MOUNTAINS many miles I feel I must go to another level,
some of my friends RUN wiht IDEAL intempo and some with old school columbus slx and sl ....
ideal intempo costs 500e and a columpus rossin slx or other colompus slx in greece costs 1500e+
some of my friends suggest one erregi columbus zeta (blue color) with cambagnolo -ambrosio wheels ,handlbar chinelli,brakes tektro,and shimano 600 front and rear whith regina 7sp, 800e
prefer handmade frame but has differences because the money
I would like your experience to be advised to encourage me and help me to judge correctly in order to make the best choice
without BECOME tedious and thank you in advance I will be glad to hear your opinions!
thanks
04-16-13, 03:42 AM
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figalos, Welcome to the forum.
I looked up the Zeta tubing and it looks to be about the same level as 4130 chrome moly or Reynolds 501. While heavier than SL/SLX/SP/SPX or the aluminum it would be strong frame.
Brad
I looked up the Zeta tubing and it looks to be about the same level as 4130 chrome moly or Reynolds 501. While heavier than SL/SLX/SP/SPX or the aluminum it would be strong frame.
Brad
04-16-13, 07:32 AM
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Zeta is lightweight, plain gauge, hi-tensile steel. It was typically found on very low mid-range Italian club racer bicycles of the very late 1970s and very early 1980s. It would be about 500g heavier than a similarly outfitted SL or SLX frame. It's also not as stiff or resilent due to the gauge and non-butted construction, however many cyclists could probably not detect these differences, other than the weight.
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04-17-13, 02:03 AM
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Zeta is lightweight, plain gauge, hi-tensile steel. It was typically found on very low mid-range Italian club racer bicycles of the very late 1970s and very early 1980s. It would be about 500g heavier than a similarly outfitted SL or SLX frame. It's also not as stiff or resilent due to the gauge and non-butted construction, however many cyclists could probably not detect these differences, other than the weight.
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In my opinion, I would go for the Columbus Zeta over the aluminum bike anyday, but that is just me and mostly because I find the ride quality of aluminum somewhat harsh. However, pay attention to the tubing but remember that the tube set is only part of what makes a good bike good. With that in mind...
Consider learning a bit about what imparts Vintage Bicycle Quality into a vintage bicycle. Aside from the tubing, one must consider fit, geometry, components fitted, country of manufacture and many other things. Learning about the quality indicators will make it much easier to determine, for yourself, what is and is not good.
At any rate, good luck with your quest for knowledge and also with finding a nice bicycle.
Consider learning a bit about what imparts Vintage Bicycle Quality into a vintage bicycle. Aside from the tubing, one must consider fit, geometry, components fitted, country of manufacture and many other things. Learning about the quality indicators will make it much easier to determine, for yourself, what is and is not good.
At any rate, good luck with your quest for knowledge and also with finding a nice bicycle.
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No, Zeta was at the bottom of Columbus' line-up. Zeta is straight-gauge high carbon steel; Aelle is just above it, also straight gauge, but carbon-manganese alloy and drawn to a slightly lighter gauge.
https://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/catalog...mbus-tubes.pdf
https://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/catalog...mbus-tubes.pdf
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ok thanks a lot for the advice and the opinions
I have read several articles on this forum
I gave 300efro above and came to buy a ERREGI columbus AELLE (blue) with a new frame with a few Used aparts
really is incredible bike and yesterday that I own looking forward to next ride
thanks a lot again
greetings from greece
I have read several articles on this forum
I gave 300efro above and came to buy a ERREGI columbus AELLE (blue) with a new frame with a few Used aparts
really is incredible bike and yesterday that I own looking forward to next ride
thanks a lot again
greetings from greece
