My wife and I did 75 km in our local wine country (the western edge of Quebec's Eastern Townships). I rode my 1994 Marinoni Special. My wife rode her '93 Marinoni (stock Columbus Cromor frame, Campy Athena Ergopower components). I love my Marinoni. Though I have a carbon bike (Cervelo R3 Team on Campy Chorus), my Marinoni is my go-to bike when I want to ride a century, it is such a plush ride. I bought it new, it was a custom-fitted frame. When I slip it under me, it's like getting into my favourite pair of jeans after work.
I've just ordered a carbon Marinoni Genius to replace the Cervelo, which I bought in an end-of-season sale to try out carbon, but the frame is a wee bit too big for me and since my son is part owner of a bike shop that is a Marinoni dealer and gives his dear old dad a substantial discount, I didn't need too much convincing to decide to sell the Cervelo and order a new Genius on Campy Record that is a better fit; I should be getting it next week.
Originally Posted by
bikemig
56 mile ride today on a 56 year old bike, a 1960 Olmo Gran Sport:
Great looking bike!
Nearly as old as me (58). I love classic steel road bikes, it looks to be in great shape.