Fausto Coppi Reparto Corse
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Fausto Coppi Reparto Corse
I picked this up today. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet. It's quite a canvas to work with. It's obviously got a modern vibe, which plays into my tastes. It may feel modern enough to go Shimano. I think either black or silver components could work.
Using Coppi's name for branding like this seems a bit hokey. I think this bike was built in 1997. On the other hand, it was the bike Team Polti raced on so it has some pedigree. Plus, it's just a nice frame. I found it looking for the later Columbus tubing blends on eBay.
What do you think? Any build suggestions?
Using Coppi's name for branding like this seems a bit hokey. I think this bike was built in 1997. On the other hand, it was the bike Team Polti raced on so it has some pedigree. Plus, it's just a nice frame. I found it looking for the later Columbus tubing blends on eBay.
What do you think? Any build suggestions?
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had a 2002 coppi ksc aluminum/carbon frame which was my favorite frame of all time and put 50k+ miles on it until it got "retired" by a rear end collision in dec 2019.
once in a while, one of the steel frames will flash across the sales mediums but not often. there aren't a lot of coppi frames out there. the frame i had was
the same frame that salvodelli (il falco) won the giro on in 2002. i have come this close to picking up one of the columbus neuron steel framesets multiple
times but it was always a sizing or condtion issue. geometry seemed more relaxed...similar to the lemond frames in the same late 90's-early 2000's time period.
once in a while, one of the steel frames will flash across the sales mediums but not often. there aren't a lot of coppi frames out there. the frame i had was
the same frame that salvodelli (il falco) won the giro on in 2002. i have come this close to picking up one of the columbus neuron steel framesets multiple
times but it was always a sizing or condtion issue. geometry seemed more relaxed...similar to the lemond frames in the same late 90's-early 2000's time period.
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I think you need to find or have made Coppi pantographed parts as it’s not quite over the top yet with its Coppi branding.
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had a 2002 coppi ksc aluminum/carbon frame which was my favorite frame of all time and put 50k+ miles on it until it got "retired" by a rear end collision in dec 2019.
once in a while, one of the steel frames will flash across the sales mediums but not often. there aren't a lot of coppi frames out there. the frame i had was
the same frame that salvodelli (il falco) won the giro on in 2002. i have come this close to picking up one of the columbus neuron steel framesets multiple
times but it was always a sizing or condtion issue. geometry seemed more relaxed...similar to the lemond frames in the same late 90's-early 2000's time period.
once in a while, one of the steel frames will flash across the sales mediums but not often. there aren't a lot of coppi frames out there. the frame i had was
the same frame that salvodelli (il falco) won the giro on in 2002. i have come this close to picking up one of the columbus neuron steel framesets multiple
times but it was always a sizing or condtion issue. geometry seemed more relaxed...similar to the lemond frames in the same late 90's-early 2000's time period.
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Sweet bike!
Appearance wise that's a lot like the Duell frame I got back on the road this year. I too debated black or silver components. Finally able to get a better deal on black Campagnolo parts and went that way. If it helps here's how it looks with the black.
Appearance wise that's a lot like the Duell frame I got back on the road this year. I too debated black or silver components. Finally able to get a better deal on black Campagnolo parts and went that way. If it helps here's how it looks with the black.
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9 Speed Dura Ace would be perfect. Also some modestly aero tubular rims with < 25mm tires.
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Given that Polti was supplied by Shimano in 1997, 7700 series Dura-Ace would be the obvious choice, despite the Italian frame.
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Excellent suggestion. I count 16 places that it says “Coppi” right now. With pantographed parts I could get that up over 20. I believe the original saddle also had the Coppi name embroidered on it.
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Good point about Polti’s equipment.
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@LucasHartong does yours have the year stamped on the bottom bracket? Mine has what looks like a serial number (ominously, it’s “1960”) next to — but distinctly separate from — “97” and “57”, the latter being the frame size.
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Silver Dura-Ace 7700 on the 1997 team Polti bicycles...
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@LucasHartong does yours have the year stamped on the bottom bracket? Mine has what looks like a serial number (ominously, it’s “1960”) next to — but distinctly separate from — “97” and “57”, the latter being the frame size.
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Well, I have to admit I've got several bikes running Dura Ace 7700 and love them. Good stuff!
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@LucasHartong does yours have the year stamped on the bottom bracket? Mine has what looks like a serial number (ominously, it’s “1960”) next to — but distinctly separate from — “97” and “57”, the latter being the frame size.
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I don't do <25mm tires. To my surprise, it looks like 28's will fit this frame as long as the front derailleur doesn't bump them. I also like to have triples on all my bikes (I know, not very fitting for a race bike), but I see that the 7700 group was available with a triple.
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Must be the frame number then.
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Alright, so let's get this build started. Let's assume for the moment that I'll probably end up with a Shimano drivetrain and brakes. Maybe silver, maybe black. TBD.
First step -- headset. I have on hand:
1. Miche Primato -- needle bearings -- if I'm not mistaken, this is the headset on the Duell that @jamesdak shared above
2. Campagnolo Super Record -- rider condition, a few wrench marks on the locknut -- might polish up nicely -- might be a little too much stack
3. Campagnolo Record Strada -- excellent condition -- very shiny
Would you choose one of these or shop for something else?
First step -- headset. I have on hand:
1. Miche Primato -- needle bearings -- if I'm not mistaken, this is the headset on the Duell that @jamesdak shared above
2. Campagnolo Super Record -- rider condition, a few wrench marks on the locknut -- might polish up nicely -- might be a little too much stack
3. Campagnolo Record Strada -- excellent condition -- very shiny
Would you choose one of these or shop for something else?
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Mine is a similar color, with blue, as well. A newer model.
Genius tubing, Columbus Carve carbon wishbone and fork. From right here on BF C&V.
So far, a carbon crankset, 10-speed Ultegra FD, RD, calipers.
DA7900 down tube shifters, Soma brake levers.
To date, no wheels make sense.
I think you can get away with anything black.
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Alright, so let's get this build started. Let's assume for the moment that I'll probably end up with a Shimano drivetrain and brakes. Maybe silver, maybe black. TBD.
First step -- headset. I have on hand:
1. Miche Primato -- needle bearings -- if I'm not mistaken, this is the headset on the Duell that @jamesdak shared above
2. Campagnolo Super Record -- rider condition, a few wrench marks on the locknut -- might polish up nicely -- might be a little too much stack
3. Campagnolo Record Strada -- excellent condition -- very shiny
Would you choose one of these or shop for something else?
First step -- headset. I have on hand:
1. Miche Primato -- needle bearings -- if I'm not mistaken, this is the headset on the Duell that @jamesdak shared above
2. Campagnolo Super Record -- rider condition, a few wrench marks on the locknut -- might polish up nicely -- might be a little too much stack
3. Campagnolo Record Strada -- excellent condition -- very shiny
Would you choose one of these or shop for something else?