My awesome Zunow and questions
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My awesome Zunow and questions
I thought you might enjoy some pictures of this Zunow. I also thought it would be worthwhile to Zunow historians to have a record of it.
From what I've read, the Beradonna was a top-of-the-line frame. It has special features, such as Pentagla chainstays and DID cable routing. I am not sure what "toppy" refers to. It might be that this is the Beradonna version of a Toppy frame. Also, I don't know anything about the Hornsystem tubing. I'd appreciate any information you might have. The bike doesn't have any scratches on it and water bottle cages have never been installed. I love the look of the Shimano 600 group, and some of the other component choices, like the 3M stem and the new wave handlebar tape.
What should l do about the seat? Is it worth restoring? IF not, what seat would be a good choice?
Also, what should I do for tires?
With the bike, I also received some parts, including two Zunow Carbon fiber seatposts. Should I put one of them on?
I have an album with more pictures If you are interested. https://photos.app.goo.gl/aYC324jfocFPg4o18
From what I've read, the Beradonna was a top-of-the-line frame. It has special features, such as Pentagla chainstays and DID cable routing. I am not sure what "toppy" refers to. It might be that this is the Beradonna version of a Toppy frame. Also, I don't know anything about the Hornsystem tubing. I'd appreciate any information you might have. The bike doesn't have any scratches on it and water bottle cages have never been installed. I love the look of the Shimano 600 group, and some of the other component choices, like the 3M stem and the new wave handlebar tape.
What should l do about the seat? Is it worth restoring? IF not, what seat would be a good choice?
Also, what should I do for tires?
With the bike, I also received some parts, including two Zunow Carbon fiber seatposts. Should I put one of them on?
I have an album with more pictures If you are interested. https://photos.app.goo.gl/aYC324jfocFPg4o18
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The seat tube lug is really neat. I like how the lug drops down in back to a dropped wishbone seatstay.
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I've noticed that this model is often mislabeled Beladonna, Belladona, or even Bella Donna. But it is clearly on "R" Beradonna. Also, I see a lot of people think the model of their bike is Pentagla, or Hummingbird. The hummingbird is the logo, and pentagla is the 5-sided chainstays. I'm still working out the "toppy" And I have yet to find another one with the "hornsystem" tag.
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Beautiful Bike!
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From the pictures, there's nothing special about the saddle. I'd replace it.
Are the tires tubulars? Looks like it in the pictures.
Are the tires tubulars? Looks like it in the pictures.
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I've been running Vittoria Rallyes for years now, normally pick them up at less than $30.00 each on Amazon. Definitely a good enough tire that'll serve you well should you decide to take the bike down off the wall and actually ride it occasionally.
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