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Old 12-20-21, 03:15 PM
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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








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Old 12-20-21, 03:17 PM
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That's what I'm talking bout right there! Wow
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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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Any advice on the seat and tires?
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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.
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Yes they are tubulars. I wonder if there are cheap ones out there since this will be mostly a wall hangar.
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Yes they are tubulars. I wonder if there are cheap ones out there since this will be mostly a wall hangar.
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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