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06-20-18, 09:51 PM
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I’m blown away you guys would pick the Grandis over the Colnago.
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06-20-18, 10:11 PM
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Colnago has the name recognition hands down.
If you study the Grandis in detail, it is pretty easy to see which one came from a much smaller operation.
I like my Colnagos very much, they ARE recognized, appreciated by many.
If you study the Grandis in detail, it is pretty easy to see which one came from a much smaller operation.
I like my Colnagos very much, they ARE recognized, appreciated by many.
06-21-18, 04:20 AM
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06-21-18, 09:39 AM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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I rode my Grandis in Stage 1 of the Waltham To Woburn Commuter Criterium again today. I won my age group, as I usually do. Of course, there was only one entry in my age group. I hope to win Stage 2 this afternoon.
The observant among you will notice all the extra stuff outside my lab. Manufacturing is starting to impinge on Engineering's workspace.
The observant among you will notice all the extra stuff outside my lab. Manufacturing is starting to impinge on Engineering's workspace.
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06-21-18, 09:42 AM
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I rode my Grandis in Stage 1 of the Waltham To Woburn Commuter Criterium again today. I won my age group, as I usually do. Of course, there was only one entry in my age group. I hope to win Stage 2 this afternoon.
The observant among you will notice all the extra stuff outside my lab. Manufacturing is starting to impinge on Engineering's workspace.
The observant among you will notice all the extra stuff outside my lab. Manufacturing is starting to impinge on Engineering's workspace.
06-21-18, 09:47 AM
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06-21-18, 10:32 AM
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My Grandis is a '73 so I can't speak to how the post Silvio one's were built but their bikes from that era were crafted not just built. So many small details that show how much care was taken in design and build and it's not just cosmetic details that make them stand out, they found the perfect balance between strength, lightness and responsiveness. I also really like that the present day Grandis still take a keen interest in their vintage bikes.
06-21-18, 11:20 AM
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I rode my Grandis in Stage 1 of the Waltham To Woburn Commuter Criterium again today. I won my age group, as I usually do. Of course, there was only one entry in my age group. I hope to win Stage 2 this afternoon.
The observant among you will notice all the extra stuff outside my lab. Manufacturing is starting to impinge on Engineering's workspace.
The observant among you will notice all the extra stuff outside my lab. Manufacturing is starting to impinge on Engineering's workspace.
My kind of event.
Beautiful example, for sure.
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06-21-18, 05:12 PM
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Shawn, you absolutely have to keep up posted on your progress with that.
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06-21-18, 05:13 PM
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Don't know. The closest I've ever come to a Colnago is a Cannotgo which I've ridden a few times. No, let me correct that. Which I've tried to ride a few times and found, um, well, you get the idea.
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06-21-18, 05:32 PM
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it’s going to be awhile. If I decide to keep it I’ll need to buy a shorter stem and a decent wheelset.
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06-21-18, 09:59 PM
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Stems are cheap and can be sold. Valuable tires can last a long time. Give the Grandis an honest chance and see where things end up.
06-22-18, 05:32 AM
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I basically bought this to sell, I posted the frame on eBay but removed it 10 minutes later. I have a set of wheels lined up, proper stem and a few other things order. It’s a perfect fit with the exact measurements I like. It would be stupid to let it go. Thanks
for all the replies.
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06-22-18, 10:58 PM
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In ’82 or ’83 I had a Grandis I got from Gerald MacAuley. It was SLX, candy apple red with chrome drive stay. I put all Campy SR on it, an upgraded group Ti group I got from the Campy distributor. Brake levers were drilled, actually punched, and had Ti cable pulls. Brakes had Ti centerbolts and nuts and cable fixing bolt/nut. Ti BB axle (w/Campy logo) and alloy cups and Ti crank bolts, Ti pedal axles, and an alloy headset. All Ti bolts and pivots on the derailleurs. Ti hub axels and nuts. Even a Ti bolt in the seatpost. I'm quite sure that it was the prettiest bike I've ever owned.
Of course I sold it and I have never regretted selling anything more than I do that bike
Of course I sold it and I have never regretted selling anything more than I do that bike
06-27-18, 12:08 PM
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I’m waiting on a Super Record chainring, then this is done.
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06-27-18, 01:18 PM
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Nice! I'm willing to bet that you could ride it and without looking never be able to tell the difference between that chainring and a SR ring.
That looks great with those wheels.
That looks great with those wheels.
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06-27-18, 02:26 PM
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Yep! That's a keeper. Beautiful bike.
06-27-18, 03:16 PM
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06-27-18, 03:57 PM
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