Show us your I-talians!
12-19-10, 09:32 AM
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My recent acquisition, Colnago Active Made in Italy:
I know it has Shimano Ultegra Group on the Colnago, that will be changed to Campagnolo Chorus soon.
Gios Torino Professional all Campy and 99.9% European. I just installed Campagnolo Record C, that I had from a Paramount PDG I picked up a few months ago.
Here's my Sunday rider on a dry and clear day, Cinelli Super Corsa. Campagnolo Carbon Record with Mavic Ksyrium Wheels and Cinelli Titanium Grammo stem.
I know it has Shimano Ultegra Group on the Colnago, that will be changed to Campagnolo Chorus soon.
Gios Torino Professional all Campy and 99.9% European. I just installed Campagnolo Record C, that I had from a Paramount PDG I picked up a few months ago.
Here's my Sunday rider on a dry and clear day, Cinelli Super Corsa. Campagnolo Carbon Record with Mavic Ksyrium Wheels and Cinelli Titanium Grammo stem.
Nice Colnago.
I survived riding my Master Extra light with nine speed DA for four years w/o bursting into flames!
In fact, the only folks that cared were "internet" experts.
The guys in my group couldn't have cared less.
I will say though, 10 speed Chorus is the nicest gruppo I own and well worth a try.
Cool bikes you have there!
12-19-10, 09:56 AM
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Ernesto sure doesn't care, which is why he sells Shimano-equipped bikes.
12-19-10, 10:18 AM
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My only "I-talian" Pinarello Catena Lusso
Circa 1988 Pinarello Catena Lusso.
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12-19-10, 10:21 AM
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12-19-10, 10:34 AM
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Seems to work fine for a racer or two as well.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...50-cross-20136
12-19-10, 10:40 AM
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Hey PS...What "model" of BMZ is that? Do you have anymore pics? That is definitely going in the inspiration file for my eventual monostay frame building adventure! Is that Columbus Aero tubing at both ends???!
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Within the last year, I've sold my Masi, Colnago, Cinelli, and De Rosa, so the herd has been considerably culled. But as many folks here know, Italian bikes are my favorites. Still have the Marastoni (plus an autographed photo of Licinio Marastoni with my bike), Bianchi with panto Chorus group, circa '76 cromovelato Wilier with panto parts, Picchio Special frame awaiting build, early 70's Coppi, and a BMZ I recently picked up. Here's the BMZ awaiting spring:
12-19-10, 10:52 AM
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I'll try to get some better pics soon. I believe both the front fork and rear stays are Columbus Air. The rear stays are basically an adapted fork. The reverse of the seattube is creased to allow the rear wheel to be fitted. I believe the model is "chronostiff." They also apparently made a "chronostar" with a less radical monostay. They came in to a shop in New England. I got it on ebay from the original owner who lives not too far from me, at what I think was a fair but not spectacular price. I couldn't resist it. The owner threw in an extra wheelset, a couple of BMZ jerseys, and a spare 1st gen. C-Record rear derailleur.
12-19-10, 10:57 AM
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Here's the one that started it all for me - the BMZ-built Palo Alto:
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12-19-10, 12:14 PM
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Early 80's Pinarello, probbly SL, repainted by CycleArt, and now with a DA 6 drivetrain.
1988 "Mondrian" Tommaso TLX with 8-Speed 600 Tricolor.
1988 "Mondrian" Tommaso TLX with 8-Speed 600 Tricolor.
12-19-10, 12:28 PM
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As well there should be.
I won't keep complimenting every fabulous bike I see on here, like BBM's BMZ, but I encourage others to post theirs.
I know we have a similar thread or two like this one in the archives, but we have so many beautiful bikes to enjoy.
Please keep them coming!
I won't keep complimenting every fabulous bike I see on here, like BBM's BMZ, but I encourage others to post theirs.
I know we have a similar thread or two like this one in the archives, but we have so many beautiful bikes to enjoy.
Please keep them coming!
12-19-10, 01:00 PM
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I don't have a gripe with the Ti Colnago, it is an amazing bike that I should ride more but it is not suited to my style of riding. When I am out on the Colnago I have to a bit more conscientitious with regards to locking up and so I find that I don't ride it as much as I should, that is all. If I am going for a long ride with a planned route, it is a great choice.
The Shamals are stiff and all that but I don't like how they perform when it is windy out. I had them on my De Rosa over the summer and on one ride I almost got blown over sideways, which has never ever happened to me before.
12-19-10, 01:41 PM
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So here is my baby again, Pinarello Veneto and a custom bianchi probably gonna sell it in the spring, it was a fun project for me. never gonna get rid of my pinarello, though i would like a campy groupset on it. but i guess it's fine for now
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12-19-10, 03:52 PM
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EDIT: Nevermind, I saw the explanation. Here are some more pics of my "Italians":
I apologize for the couch.
I apologize for the couch.
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12-19-10, 04:43 PM
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Love the I-talians...
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12-19-10, 06:30 PM
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Most of my stable is English-speaking, but I do have one piece of Italian finery.
1986 De Rosa Professional. Drivetrain, brifters and brakes are a mix of Campy Record and Chorus 10-speed. Rims are Mavic CXP33's, saddle is a San Marco Rolls Titanio, bar is Nitto b177 "Noodle," stem is a Nitto Pearl. The only Shimano stuff on it are the SPD pedals.
1986 De Rosa Professional. Drivetrain, brifters and brakes are a mix of Campy Record and Chorus 10-speed. Rims are Mavic CXP33's, saddle is a San Marco Rolls Titanio, bar is Nitto b177 "Noodle," stem is a Nitto Pearl. The only Shimano stuff on it are the SPD pedals.
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12-20-10, 11:13 PM
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My first Italian, I've had a American ('87 Trek 560) and a Japanese ('?? Miyata Professional), but this is my favorite so far.
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12-21-10, 03:52 PM
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12-21-10, 05:42 PM
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I finally dug up a picture of my Cinelli Supercorsa before I disassembled it and put it up as (dangerous) wall-art:
Now she's waiting for a new owner...she goes up for "adoption" in the Spring.
DD
Now she's waiting for a new owner...she goes up for "adoption" in the Spring.
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12-21-10, 08:14 PM
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Nice to see so many Cinelli's - nice one Drillium Dude.
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12-21-10, 08:43 PM
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Here are Mine
'90 Proto
"81 Rigi
'00 MegaProXL TI
'90 Proto
'91(?) Boarala
'90 Proto
"81 Rigi
'00 MegaProXL TI
'90 Proto
'91(?) Boarala
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12-21-10, 10:12 PM
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my name is Jim
My Italians:
60 Frejus
72 Masi
81 Gios
82 Bianchi
83 Ciocc
86 Colnago
60 Frejus
72 Masi
81 Gios
82 Bianchi
83 Ciocc
86 Colnago