Palo Alto bike frame pics
02-22-07, 01:02 AM
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Palo Alto bike frame pics
The BMZ contract-made Palo Alto frame is now mine. Disrergard the yellowish pixels on some of the photo's - Apparently a flash abberation. This thing is a deep, rich, metallic ruby red all over. Take a look:
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02-22-07, 05:01 AM
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So, BBM, how soon will you flip it?
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02-22-07, 06:27 AM
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Wow, that's a beaut! Ride the heck out of it!
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02-22-07, 07:39 AM
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chromovelato?
very nice frame. . .
what gruppo you gonna hang on it?
Marty
very nice frame. . .
what gruppo you gonna hang on it?
Marty
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02-22-07, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mswantak
Now all you need is some decals. How about 'Bastardo Fortunato'?
Pretty frame!
02-22-07, 10:37 AM
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YEAH, baby...thatsa sharp looking Italian! How about a detail shot of the underside of the BB shell so we can see what a BMZ mark looks like? I bet you're gonna love this frame.
02-22-07, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mswantak
Now all you need is some decals. How about 'Bastardo Fortunato'?
Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
So, BBM, how soon will you flip it?
Originally Posted by lotek
what gruppo you gonna hang on it?
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02-22-07, 11:51 AM
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I think Centaur would be a nice compromise for this one.
of course a Super Record gruppo would look nice too.
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of course a Super Record gruppo would look nice too.
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02-22-07, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by lotek
I think Centaur would be a nice compromise for this one.
of course a Super Record gruppo would look nice too.
marty
of course a Super Record gruppo would look nice too.
marty
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Campagnolo Record 2007 Groupset - $1676.52
Campagnolo Centaur 2007 Groupset - $671.87
Campagnolo Veloce 2007 Groupset - $513.73
Campagnolo Mirage 2007 Groupset - $399.10
Campagnolo Xenon 2007 Groupset - $309.29
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02-22-07, 01:11 PM
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As your wife will allow you to get whatever you want, go for the Centaur, and keep it in reserve...that way you will have it when you really need it...
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02-22-07, 01:28 PM
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very nice frame bossman. i like how it has local flavor. if you are going to put new wheels on it, the price of the wheels can help you decide on the group, as to keep everything in budget.
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02-22-07, 01:34 PM
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I thought WD-40 was evil. 
Nice looking frame. If I could sit on it without compromising the integrity of the frame I would be jealous.
Nice looking frame. If I could sit on it without compromising the integrity of the frame I would be jealous.
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02-22-07, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by East Hill
As your wife will allow you to get whatever you want.....
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02-22-07, 02:09 PM
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Ah, that's a different story. I would still get the Centaur gruppo. Here's my philosophy: if your spouse says, bigbossman, I want you to get the best, so I see no reason why you should not get that nice Holland and Holland bolt action rifle for only £18,165, would you then turn around and get the Weatherby Mark V?
As long as you've already run the idea past her...
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As long as you've already run the idea past her...
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02-22-07, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by intron
very nice frame bossman. i like how it has local flavor. if you are going to put new wheels on it, the price of the wheels can help you decide on the group, as to keep everything in budget.
Wheels - Hmm....... Something new, but with a vintage or classic vibe. Low spoke and aero are out. Maybe a hand built set on the Mavic Open Pro or perhaps DT Swiss RR1.1 rims? Or, how about modern hubs laced to vintage Mavic MA-2 or MA-40 rims? I've got both of those laying about, but they are currently laced to vintage 6 speed hubs.
Originally Posted by Little Darwin
I thought WD-40 was evil
Seriously, WD-40 has its' uses, and used within certain parameters works very well.
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02-22-07, 02:43 PM
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Bossman,
Centaur would look fantastic on that frame, I really like the 07 Ultra-Torque crank, but the 06 cranks & brakes look much better on the vintage frames. Perhaps pick up those two parts on ebay cheap, and give gvhbikes.com a ring for the rest of the parts.
(Forgive the modern frame img over here)
Centaur would look fantastic on that frame, I really like the 07 Ultra-Torque crank, but the 06 cranks & brakes look much better on the vintage frames. Perhaps pick up those two parts on ebay cheap, and give gvhbikes.com a ring for the rest of the parts.
(Forgive the modern frame img over here)
02-22-07, 04:04 PM
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bossman,
sorry that bike screams out for Mavic Reflex or some other acceptable
Tubular rim. Maybe a nice set of GP4s? Campy strada?
sorry that bike screams out for Mavic Reflex or some other acceptable
Tubular rim. Maybe a nice set of GP4s? Campy strada?
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02-22-07, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
Centaur would look fantastic on that frame, I really like the 07 Ultra-Torque crank, but the 06 cranks & brakes look much better on the vintage frames. Perhaps pick up those two parts on ebay cheap, and give gvhbikes.com a ring for the rest of the parts.
EDIT: Just answered my own question - thanks for the gvhbikes.com link!! Using their kit builder, I can go with Centaur triple, and save some budget money by using a Veloce chain, cassette, and brake calipers.
Originally Posted by lotek
sorry that bike screams out for Mavic Reflex or some other acceptable
Tubular rim. Maybe a nice set of GP4s? Campy strada?
Tubular rim. Maybe a nice set of GP4s? Campy strada?
Man..... I dunno.......
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02-22-07, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbossman
Nope - at least not for use on the bikes I'm flipping. Seriously, WD-40 has its' uses, and used within certain parameters works very well.
Seriously, WD-40 has its' uses, and used within certain parameters works very well.
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02-22-07, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Darwin
I agree, I was just having fun... You wouldn't think that it was useful reading some threads in the other forums, but I almost always have a can close by when I am tinkering with bikes.
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02-22-07, 05:12 PM
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It's a gorgeous frame! Thanks for sharing it with us.
I would suggest that the frame is deserving of the finest components... You should also have the Palo Alto decals fabricated; you can find examples in the catalogs. If necessary, you can have a personalized decal fabricated as well.
My two cents.
I would suggest that the frame is deserving of the finest components... You should also have the Palo Alto decals fabricated; you can find examples in the catalogs. If necessary, you can have a personalized decal fabricated as well.
My two cents.
02-22-07, 05:26 PM
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How about "bella machina"?
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