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10-09-16, 02:13 PM
#126
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I saw this bike on sale on the internet. I just found out the guy lives down the road, a few 100 meters away.
I'm going to have a look tomorrow. It seems just a bit too small for me but it's Aquila. Never had an Aquila. And I like Concorde... what to do...
If I buy it for €250, would that be a fair price?
I'm going to have a look tomorrow. It seems just a bit too small for me but it's Aquila. Never had an Aquila. And I like Concorde... what to do...
If I buy it for €250, would that be a fair price?
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10-09-16, 04:22 PM
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I really like my aquila (1990-ish). It really depends on whether it fits you or not and what you plan on doing with it. I bought a frameset for a fair bit less than that, but I was going to put all modern parts on it and wouldn't pay full price plus the cost of all new parts. If you are going to keep it original, it's probably a decent price, but I don't know anything about your market.
10-10-16, 02:22 AM
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@himespau OK, thanks. Noticed someone is selling a Squadra too.. my size...
Another thing. I have all parts available for building my "celeste" Concorde Colombo. Only thing missing is a correct bottom bracket cable guide. I have two different ones, a Shimano one (blue of colour) and another one. Both do not fit. I bought the frame as a set, no cables attached.
See picture for the BB-holes. The small hole is not threaded. What kind of cable guide do I need here?
Another thing. I have all parts available for building my "celeste" Concorde Colombo. Only thing missing is a correct bottom bracket cable guide. I have two different ones, a Shimano one (blue of colour) and another one. Both do not fit. I bought the frame as a set, no cables attached.
See picture for the BB-holes. The small hole is not threaded. What kind of cable guide do I need here?
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10-10-16, 05:41 AM
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@himespau OK, thanks. Noticed someone is selling a Squadra too.. my size...
Another thing. I have all parts available for building my "celeste" Concorde Colombo. Only thing missing is a correct bottom bracket cable guide. I have two different ones, a Shimano one (blue of colour) and another one. Both do not fit. I bought the frame as a set, no cables attached.
See picture for the BB-holes. The small hole is not threaded. What kind of cable guide do I need here?
Another thing. I have all parts available for building my "celeste" Concorde Colombo. Only thing missing is a correct bottom bracket cable guide. I have two different ones, a Shimano one (blue of colour) and another one. Both do not fit. I bought the frame as a set, no cables attached.
See picture for the BB-holes. The small hole is not threaded. What kind of cable guide do I need here?
10-10-16, 07:17 AM
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No clue, my aquila had guides brazed on. Sounds like paulkal has a good idea of something to try.
10-10-16, 07:37 AM
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10-10-16, 01:15 PM
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11-07-16, 06:26 PM
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Just lucked into this Prestige. My LBS was about to send it to the recyclers. Anyone familiar with the model? Hard to find any info. Came to me with mostly Shimano 600 'tricolor', with Stronglight 104 bis (drillium) cranks and Campy Sidney 2000 hoops. Judging by date codes on the derailleurs, I'm figuring it's from '88 or '89 (derailleurs were manufactured in the first half of '88)
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11-29-16, 12:42 PM
#135
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I never made decent pictures of my final Concorde Colombo "Celeste" build. Here it is.
Details:
frame: 80's Concorde Colombo, Columbus Aelle steel tubing, powder coated RAL 6027
headset: TangeSeiki Falcon FL250C aluminium
stem: Cinelli
handlebar: Nitto mod. 55
brake/shift handles: Campagnolo Veloce 10s aluminium
seatpost: Campagnolo Chorus Aero
bottom bracket: Campagnolo Centaur square taper
crankset: Campagnolo Daytona
front derailleur: Campagnolo Daytona
rear derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce 10s
brakes: Campagnolo Chorus skeletons
hubs: Campagnolo Veloce aluminium
rims: FiR SRG 30
tyres: Michelin Pro 3 Race
Details:
frame: 80's Concorde Colombo, Columbus Aelle steel tubing, powder coated RAL 6027
headset: TangeSeiki Falcon FL250C aluminium
stem: Cinelli
handlebar: Nitto mod. 55
brake/shift handles: Campagnolo Veloce 10s aluminium
seatpost: Campagnolo Chorus Aero
bottom bracket: Campagnolo Centaur square taper
crankset: Campagnolo Daytona
front derailleur: Campagnolo Daytona
rear derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce 10s
brakes: Campagnolo Chorus skeletons
hubs: Campagnolo Veloce aluminium
rims: FiR SRG 30
tyres: Michelin Pro 3 Race
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12-13-16, 02:52 PM
#136
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This is my recently acquired Concorde Aquila frame with Dura Ace 7400 components. The colour is original, white pearl.
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12-16-16, 01:55 PM
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Here's my 1990 Concorde Astore, purchased in the Netherlands, while stationed in Germany. Was custom fitted and painted, Campy Athena. Still gets ridden a lot. Hubs are Shimano, making it easier to upgrade cassettes.
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04-29-17, 07:56 PM
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Here's mine I just finished building.
Super frustrating to figure out the tubing. A lot of signs point to SL because of the Team tab race number hanger.
But most aquila's were SLX/TSX (pdm's)
Haven't seen any others with this paint!
Also no serial number anywhere. Noooooowhere. Front derailleur hanger nothing, bottom bracket shell nothing, rear dropouts... a little odd. Anyone have any more info on these?
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Here's mine I just finished building.
Super frustrating to figure out the tubing. A lot of signs point to SL because of the Team tab race number hanger.
But most aquila's were SLX/TSX (pdm's)
Haven't seen any others with this paint!
Also no serial number anywhere. Noooooowhere. Front derailleur hanger nothing, bottom bracket shell nothing, rear dropouts... a little odd. Anyone have any more info on these?
04-30-17, 11:31 AM
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Here's mine I just finished building.
Super frustrating to figure out the tubing. A lot of signs point to SL because of the Team tab race number hanger.
But most aquila's were SLX/TSX (pdm's)
Haven't seen any others with this paint!
Also no serial number anywhere. Noooooowhere. Front derailleur hanger nothing, bottom bracket shell nothing, rear dropouts... a little odd. Anyone have any more info on these?
Attachment 561263
Attachment 561264
Here's mine I just finished building.
Super frustrating to figure out the tubing. A lot of signs point to SL because of the Team tab race number hanger.
But most aquila's were SLX/TSX (pdm's)
Haven't seen any others with this paint!
Also no serial number anywhere. Noooooowhere. Front derailleur hanger nothing, bottom bracket shell nothing, rear dropouts... a little odd. Anyone have any more info on these?
Edit: My Concorde is Post 138.
04-30-17, 12:24 PM
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The ridges are quite narrow and thin (3.5mm x 0.35mm), so they can be hard to see, use a good light or feel for them.
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05-02-17, 01:32 PM
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Beautiful! Do you ever use the bike? It looks brand new.
05-02-17, 01:54 PM
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I somehow managed to miss this post the first time around. 
Very nice, @bikebakman! Not only does it have gears, but nice ones at that. The whole bike came out very nicely. Well done!
Very nice, @bikebakman! Not only does it have gears, but nice ones at that. The whole bike came out very nicely. Well done!I never made decent pictures of my final Concorde Colombo "Celeste" build. Here it is.
Details:
frame: 80's Concorde Colombo, Columbus Aelle steel tubing, powder coated RAL 6027
headset: TangeSeiki Falcon FL250C aluminium
stem: Cinelli
handlebar: Nitto mod. 55
brake/shift handles: Campagnolo Veloce 10s aluminium
seatpost: Campagnolo Chorus Aero
bottom bracket: Campagnolo Centaur square taper
crankset: Campagnolo Daytona
front derailleur: Campagnolo Daytona
rear derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce 10s
brakes: Campagnolo Chorus skeletons
hubs: Campagnolo Veloce aluminium
rims: FiR SRG 30
tyres: Michelin Pro 3 Race
Details:
frame: 80's Concorde Colombo, Columbus Aelle steel tubing, powder coated RAL 6027
headset: TangeSeiki Falcon FL250C aluminium
stem: Cinelli
handlebar: Nitto mod. 55
brake/shift handles: Campagnolo Veloce 10s aluminium
seatpost: Campagnolo Chorus Aero
bottom bracket: Campagnolo Centaur square taper
crankset: Campagnolo Daytona
front derailleur: Campagnolo Daytona
rear derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce 10s
brakes: Campagnolo Chorus skeletons
hubs: Campagnolo Veloce aluminium
rims: FiR SRG 30
tyres: Michelin Pro 3 Race
05-02-17, 02:20 PM
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I somehow managed to miss this post the first time around. Very nice, @bikebakman! Not only does it have gears, but nice ones at that. The whole bike came out very nicely. Well done!
Very nice, @bikebakman! Not only does it have gears, but nice ones at that. The whole bike came out very nicely. Well done!
02-14-21, 04:11 PM
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A while ago I started this Concorde Squadra project. Due to circumstances I didn't finish it and the frame and bits were stored away for many years. Now I am determinded to finish it 
This afternoon I took some pics of the project in semi-assembled state.
The Concorde will be specced with Campagnolo Super Record and C-Record. The seat is also Campagnolo. It is inflatable for the right firmness. I use it without air. It is okay. The quality of the leather is very nice. The cockpit comes from Cinelli. The pantographing in the 1R stem is a cool touch.
I think it will take a couple weeks and than I am ready to go.
This afternoon I took some pics of the project in semi-assembled state.The Concorde will be specced with Campagnolo Super Record and C-Record. The seat is also Campagnolo. It is inflatable for the right firmness. I use it without air. It is okay. The quality of the leather is very nice. The cockpit comes from Cinelli. The pantographing in the 1R stem is a cool touch.
I think it will take a couple weeks and than I am ready to go.
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02-18-21, 04:24 AM
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A while ago I started this Concorde Squadra project. Due to circumstances I didn't finish it and the frame and bits were stored away for many years. Now I am determinded to finish it This afternoon I took some pics of the project in semi-assembled state.
The Concorde will be specced with Campagnolo Super Record and C-Record. The seat is also Campagnolo. It is inflatable for the right firmness. I use it without air. It is okay. The quality of the leather is very nice. The cockpit comes from Cinelli. The pantographing in the 1R stem is a cool touch.
I think it will take a couple weeks and than I am ready to go.
This afternoon I took some pics of the project in semi-assembled state.The Concorde will be specced with Campagnolo Super Record and C-Record. The seat is also Campagnolo. It is inflatable for the right firmness. I use it without air. It is okay. The quality of the leather is very nice. The cockpit comes from Cinelli. The pantographing in the 1R stem is a cool touch.
I think it will take a couple weeks and than I am ready to go.