Marinoni Retro SL
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Marinoni Retro SL
I know this isn't vintage but it's still looks very much like my 1988 Marinoni Special.
And it has 130mm rear spacing.
These are new frames built to order, and I'm trying to decide on which fork to get.
Threaded vs threadless. I am planning 10spd Ultegra as I recently crashed my race bike and have a complete new parts group.
These frames are not cheap so I'd like to hear what would be best suited for a bike that is not going to be raced by will be ridden on some club rides and whenever I want that retro vibe.
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And it has 130mm rear spacing.
These are new frames built to order, and I'm trying to decide on which fork to get.
Threaded vs threadless. I am planning 10spd Ultegra as I recently crashed my race bike and have a complete new parts group.
These frames are not cheap so I'd like to hear what would be best suited for a bike that is not going to be raced by will be ridden on some club rides and whenever I want that retro vibe.
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I got a Retro Zona last December, which it looks like they are not offering anymore, but very similar. Took a road trip to Montreal to pick it up and got to meet Mr. Marinoni. I went with threaded, for the aesthetics and because it's what I'm familiar with. It's a really nice bike, though without the many M pantographs of my 1987 Special. I built mine with 9 speed chorus.
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1" thread less? I'd go threaded unless they are doing a 1-1/8" thread less, then you'll have to use a shim and the stem will look bulky and not quite right. That is a really nice looking frame and it is cool to see Marinoni still in the game. Personally, if I'm buying a modern steel bike I want all the benefits modern engineering affords, I want OS tubing, fig welds, light stiff and a carbon fork. My partner has a great TIG welded 'noni in Zona that is a great sportif which fits 28mm tires with fenders, it's about 10 years old. I passed on all my marinonis except the 1981 Pista special as I came to prefer the ride of 531.
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1" thread less? I'd go threaded unless they are doing a 1-1/8" thread less, then you'll have to use a shim and the stem will look bulky and not quite right. That is a really nice looking frame and it is cool to see Marinoni still in the game. Personally, if I'm buying a modern steel bike I want all the benefits modern engineering affords, I want OS tubing, fig welds, light stiff and a carbon fork. My partner has a great TIG welded 'noni in Zona that is a great sportif which fits 28mm tires with fenders, it's about 10 years old. I passed on all my marinonis except the 1981 Pista special as I came to prefer the ride of 531.
Either way, their prices on new frames are some of the best deals out there.
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I'd go with the 1" threaded, classic quill setup. If you're going retro, go all the way. Or at least as far as you can and still use the Ultegra bits.
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What a nice looking keeper of the flame. The chrome stays remind me of Montellos, among many others.
I" threaded Cinelli is the only suitable cockpit in my eyes of course.
I" threaded Cinelli is the only suitable cockpit in my eyes of course.
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When I was riding my old Marinoni I thought "wouldn't it be nice to upgrade this old frame". But I don't want to pull off the original Campy bits and ruin a classic.
But since they offer a new frame in 130mm how can I go wrong?
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I should mention that during my crash I dislocated my hip, separated my shoulder, concussion, cracked neck vertebrae, badly bruised ribs, jaw won't close properly, bruises as big as two dinner plates on my leg and on it goes.
This is my recovery project and I will be riding this nice and easy for the rest of this season when I get back on the bike. No more racing this year.
This is my recovery project and I will be riding this nice and easy for the rest of this season when I get back on the bike. No more racing this year.
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A vote for the 1" threaded fork, use a classy stem and suitable bar, both in aluminum finish, not black. I did the converter thingy for a 1" threaded fork, the threadless stem and ergonomic bars just didn't look right, IMHO. A good steel frame deserves a nice Cinelli stem and either a Cinelli Giro d'Italia, or a 3ttt Competizione (sp?) handle bar.
Heal up ricohman, glad that things weren't any worse, that sounds bad enough as it is. At least this project will give you something to take your mind off of the accident.
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Heal up ricohman, glad that things weren't any worse, that sounds bad enough as it is. At least this project will give you something to take your mind off of the accident.
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If you really want the classic, sounds like threaded is the way to go. Here's how mine turned out. Please excuse the non-drive side pic!
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Is your fork threadless? I can see that frame bosses for the downtube shifters are still included, or are those cable stops?
I like that color. Maybe the yellow I was pondering is to much.
I am getting the english threaded BB. I don't yet know what modern 10spd crank will fit. I can't reuse the crank in the CAAD10 as its BB30. But that's ok as I want something in aluminum color.
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Wonderful!
Is your fork threadless? I can see that frame bosses for the downtube shifters are still included, or are those cable stops?
I like that color. Maybe the yellow I was pondering is to much.
I am getting the english threaded BB. I don't yet know what modern 10spd crank will fit. I can't reuse the crank in the CAAD10 as its BB30. But that's ok as I want something in aluminum color.
Is your fork threadless? I can see that frame bosses for the downtube shifters are still included, or are those cable stops?
I like that color. Maybe the yellow I was pondering is to much.
I am getting the english threaded BB. I don't yet know what modern 10spd crank will fit. I can't reuse the crank in the CAAD10 as its BB30. But that's ok as I want something in aluminum color.