Another Italian steel buildup. Thank you's within.
06-17-07, 05:27 PM
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Another Italian steel buildup. Thank you's within.
I could go on and on about how a few of you on this forum have inspired me to get into biking again. But also to build up a new twist on a cool classic frame I got for cheap: a 90's Concorde Squadra with Columbus TSX made by Ciocc. Huge thanks go to Rad, Viperz, oneradtec, fmw, caloso, old and new, to name a few. A year ago I knew squat about frames or parts groups etc but I've got the bug now (thanks to you) and took a while to find some parts I could afford that would fit my criteria. All steel, no carbon, all Italiano! oops, Speedplays on there now, so a little California too I guess. No offense to my Specialized, Shimano just can't feel this good can it?!
Special thanks to Cyclocrossfool for the advice after I bought the frame from him. Here are some pics from my roof. R&A cycles in Brooklyn did a great job on a setup and they were pretty nice too. I guess you do have to know what you want and they'll do it right. It rides like butter and I could never imagine shifting was this good or road feel this accurate. I wanted a bike that was fitting for all kinds of rides but not something too nice.... a la all record. I'm not worthy of that stuff yet. So here is the initial setup and it makes me smile. Still tweaking a saddle position and maybe a 130mm stem someday, but for now i like. I need to go hit the park again before sundown. Hope you enjoy some pics, in the spirit of the folks who take amazing pictures on this forum. Feedback is appreciated, as I almost forgot to put it in the big chainring!
90's Concorde Squadra team issue (made by Ciocc)
frame 'n fork - columbus tsx 57cm
steering - chorus, cinelli x/a 120mm, cinelli campione del mundo
drivetrain - centaur brifters and derailieurs, chorus bb, record cranks, chorus ultra narrow chain, veloce 11-23
wheels 'n brakes - scirocco / rubino pro's and centaur
cockpit - selle slr, centaur, fizik gel
Special thanks to Cyclocrossfool for the advice after I bought the frame from him. Here are some pics from my roof. R&A cycles in Brooklyn did a great job on a setup and they were pretty nice too. I guess you do have to know what you want and they'll do it right. It rides like butter and I could never imagine shifting was this good or road feel this accurate. I wanted a bike that was fitting for all kinds of rides but not something too nice.... a la all record. I'm not worthy of that stuff yet. So here is the initial setup and it makes me smile. Still tweaking a saddle position and maybe a 130mm stem someday, but for now i like. I need to go hit the park again before sundown. Hope you enjoy some pics, in the spirit of the folks who take amazing pictures on this forum. Feedback is appreciated, as I almost forgot to put it in the big chainring!
90's Concorde Squadra team issue (made by Ciocc)
frame 'n fork - columbus tsx 57cm
steering - chorus, cinelli x/a 120mm, cinelli campione del mundo
drivetrain - centaur brifters and derailieurs, chorus bb, record cranks, chorus ultra narrow chain, veloce 11-23
wheels 'n brakes - scirocco / rubino pro's and centaur
cockpit - selle slr, centaur, fizik gel
Last edited by mixtery; 06-17-07 at 07:17 PM.
06-17-07, 05:32 PM
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Very nice. I've finished a few projects. I need to stop being lazy and post a few pics.
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06-17-07, 06:01 PM
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i really like that bike. congrats!
06-17-07, 06:55 PM
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Thanks so much I really appreciate the compliments. I added 3 more money pics including one from inside the water cage... hehe. Just got in from ride #2, 3 quick laps around the park... now beer
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Bella!!!.....Molto Bella!!!!
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06-17-07, 07:34 PM
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Ooooooooo La La! Gorgeous!
I love everything about this bike. The modern classic components meeting with the retro classic frame. The paint on the top tube, the chrome....everything.
Nice all-around balance. This one just feels gooood.
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I love everything about this bike. The modern classic components meeting with the retro classic frame. The paint on the top tube, the chrome....everything.
Nice all-around balance. This one just feels gooood.
55/Rad
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Real nice, real nice. Good job.
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06-17-07, 07:48 PM
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Thanks guys.. Italian comments are especially welcome! Thanks Rad, can I get a free photoshoot if I ride to Oregon?
06-17-07, 09:32 PM
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Thats a nice looking bike to be sure
Good Job!
Good Job!
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
Ooooooooo La La! Gorgeous!
I love everything about this bike. The modern classic components meeting with the retro classic frame. The paint on the top tube, the chrome....everything.
Nice all-around balance. This one just feels gooood.
55/Rad
I love everything about this bike. The modern classic components meeting with the retro classic frame. The paint on the top tube, the chrome....everything.
Nice all-around balance. This one just feels gooood.
55/Rad
06-18-07, 07:06 AM
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It looks great!
I like the classic frame, done in a way that isn't retro obsessive. Really very timeless, elegant, clean looking setup. Congrats, and enjoy! See you around the park sometime...
I like the classic frame, done in a way that isn't retro obsessive. Really very timeless, elegant, clean looking setup. Congrats, and enjoy! See you around the park sometime...
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Your welcome. Nice job. It's a very pretty bike. Simple and classic, just the way I like them.
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Great shots, you can zoom into that crank shot until you can read the 'Brev. Campagnolo' on the chainring bolts.
Could you post a close-up picture of the seat tube/stays/seatpost clamp area?
Could you post a close-up picture of the seat tube/stays/seatpost clamp area?
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Originally Posted by mixtery
I just noticed this little Ultima team logo on the dropout!
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Great looking bike. I got to get around to taking some pics of my new ride.
06-20-07, 04:18 PM
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Starclimber, I'll try to get some shots tomorrow morning when the sun is strong on my roof.
My girl has a great canon SD800 wide lense angle camera that works nice on these when there is plenty of light. I should also point out the paint is far from perfect as it seems they didn't use much of a clearcoat on this bike. So there are a few touch up paint marks but overall I'd rate it very good. Also, if anyone could give me an approximate year my frame was manufactured I would appreciate it very much!
Thanks! Rides so smooth and lighter than I ever thought it would be.
My girl has a great canon SD800 wide lense angle camera that works nice on these when there is plenty of light. I should also point out the paint is far from perfect as it seems they didn't use much of a clearcoat on this bike. So there are a few touch up paint marks but overall I'd rate it very good. Also, if anyone could give me an approximate year my frame was manufactured I would appreciate it very much!
Thanks! Rides so smooth and lighter than I ever thought it would be.
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nice to see a bike before it gets all covered in ****
