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Old 03-13-24, 08:36 AM
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Bowlnago to Colnecko

For those whose souls were torn out by the Bowlnago, it is passing into its fourth iteration. This is in rider mode and will do until such time as it gets a restoration to its 1977 Colnago Super roots.

This was built as a rider upgrade with some of the gut wrenching details remaining. Unfortunately my plan for all Ultegra was dashed when I realized I had no Italian thread octalink for a double. I also ran into some clicking issues with the Ultegra brifters so those will wait. Lastly, it is set for nutted brakes so the Modolo Speedys has to continue its duty.

Had a Salsa stem and Masi bars that seemed to offer the right reach and elevation so those are the cludge.

The wheels I had sitting waiting for the right project...and here they are. I was able to get 28s on there once I deflated to install the rear. Could probably squeez 30s but I don’t think there is much difference. Had a spoke hole untaped so first tube went pssshhht. Dang it.

Anyhow, as it sits before the next metamorphosis.



Personally, I think it is cool.

Ultegra and Xenon drivetrain.

9 speed

Note the Gecko which yields the new name.

Purple rims go nicely with the Jokermobile palette...
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Quite the international flair, with many countries covered. USA, too, if Salsa made that stem here.
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Sacrilege.
...I like it!
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Originally Posted by roadcrankr
Quite the international flair, with many countries covered. USA, too, if Salsa made that stem here.
Not as international as the Bowlnago...this one is strictly Italy, Japan, China, maybe USA.
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so cool. And it's my club's colors.
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
Not as international as the Bowlnago...this one is strictly Italy, Japan, China, maybe USA.
I thought Ergon manufactured in Germany and Vittoria in Thailand.
If that's a KMC chain, it might come from Taiwan.
Spokes and rims used to get made in various parts of Europe.
Gotta find something French or Swiss on there!
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Originally Posted by roadcrankr
I thought Ergon manufactured in Germany and Vittoria in Thailand.
If that's a KMC chain, it might come from Taiwan.
Spokes and rims used to get made in various parts of Europe.
Gotta find something French or Swiss on there!
You would have enjoyed the Bowlnago stage. France, Czechoslovakia, Spain, UK, USSR represented in addition to above.
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Originally Posted by obrentharris
Sacrilege.
...I like it!
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Thank you! Though hideous, I thought my foray into rattle canning went reasonably well.

As for the color scheme, it should keep folks away...
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Thanks Andy! We’ll get an idea of rideability tomorrow.

Raleigh is third in the queue after a giveaway bike I promised to a student and the Bianchi.
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