My first Italian Bike, Spezzotto Special Competition
04-15-13, 06:57 PM
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My first Italian Bike, Spezzotto Special Competition
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04-15-13, 07:24 PM
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A couple vintage photos from the Spezzotto website.
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Congratulations on your first Italian!
It probably won't be your last. I know I couldn't stop at just one.
I don't know much about the brand, but it obviously has a racing pedigree. Did you do any research on her? I wouldn't worry about the scratches myself. She's a rider and she passes the 5ft. rule from the pics. Any idea what tubing she has? The only thing I would change is the black wall tires when there worn out. I think tan walls would look great.
Good luck!
It probably won't be your last. I know I couldn't stop at just one.
I don't know much about the brand, but it obviously has a racing pedigree. Did you do any research on her? I wouldn't worry about the scratches myself. She's a rider and she passes the 5ft. rule from the pics. Any idea what tubing she has? The only thing I would change is the black wall tires when there worn out. I think tan walls would look great.
Good luck!
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A small shop/brand but they had a success out of the gate when one of the club juniors (Gianni Giacomini) that they sponsored won the Junior Worlds!
I bought a frame/fork, stem/seatpost from a seller in Eastern Europe with a great BIN a couple of years ago. I haven't built it up yet but it is a Columbus Tre-Tubi bike with chrome and Campagnolo ends.
I bought a frame/fork, stem/seatpost from a seller in Eastern Europe with a great BIN a couple of years ago. I haven't built it up yet but it is a Columbus Tre-Tubi bike with chrome and Campagnolo ends.
Congratulations on your first Italian!
It probably won't be your last. I know I couldn't stop at just one.
I don't know much about the brand, but it obviously has a racing pedigree. Did you do any research on her? I wouldn't worry about the scratches myself. She's a rider and she passes the 5ft. rule from the pics. Any idea what tubing she has? The only thing I would change is the black wall tires when there worn out. I think tan walls would look great.
Good luck!
It probably won't be your last. I know I couldn't stop at just one.
I don't know much about the brand, but it obviously has a racing pedigree. Did you do any research on her? I wouldn't worry about the scratches myself. She's a rider and she passes the 5ft. rule from the pics. Any idea what tubing she has? The only thing I would change is the black wall tires when there worn out. I think tan walls would look great.
Good luck!
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Congratulations on your first Italian!
It probably won't be your last. I know I couldn't stop at just one.
I don't know much about the brand, but it obviously has a racing pedigree. Did you do any research on her? I wouldn't worry about the scratches myself. She's a rider and she passes the 5ft. rule from the pics. Any idea what tubing she has? The only thing I would change is the black wall tires when there worn out. I think tan walls would look great.
Good luck!
It probably won't be your last. I know I couldn't stop at just one.
I don't know much about the brand, but it obviously has a racing pedigree. Did you do any research on her? I wouldn't worry about the scratches myself. She's a rider and she passes the 5ft. rule from the pics. Any idea what tubing she has? The only thing I would change is the black wall tires when there worn out. I think tan walls would look great.
Good luck!
ftwelder, thank you, I've never used a triple on the road so it should be an interesting experience!
VJP, I would love to see your bike when you build it up!
04-19-13, 06:22 AM
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Not surprised by your description of the ride. I had a tretubi Faggin from the same era. Super-fun bike in every respect.
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I saw your bike on our area CL this morning. 
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