Formerly being thrashed about as a grungy commuter bike with mismatched/random components by the previous owner, then left to rot in immobility after a rear wheel was stolen, I took possession and nursed her back to health. Chrome fork had the plating flaking off (not rust), so I repainted it black. I touched up the paint, though no touch up white paint matched... Currently running a 9-speed setup. Ultegra for STIs and my faithful Xero Lite wheels. Very strong frame, probably not butted (it's heavier), but has recessed brake nut mounts, forged rear dropouts, and adjustable axle screws. Not high end, but decent and still well built. Compact crank for hills and vice-like brakes ready for anything, the bike feels very tight/together.
Frame:
1986 Dancelli America 62cm
Fork/Headset:
Dancelli fork, Ofmega headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano 10-speed 105 crank (5800) 50/34T, Tiagra (4600) Hollowtech BB with M36x24 Italian threading.
Pedals:
Shimano SPD
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
9-speed, Shimano 105 (5600) cassette, 12-25T
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Ultegra 6510 9-speed STIs running a 105 (1050) FD and an Ultegra (6500) RD
Saddle/Seatpost:
KAlloy UNO 26.4mm seatpost and Riva Road saddle
Brakes:
Campagnolo Veloce (10-speed era) dual pivots with Kool Stop pads on front. This plus the Ultegra levers will flip you over your handlebars!
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
XSR Xero-lite wheel, freshly overhauled and adjusted, Vittoria Zaffiro Slick 700x23C tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
XSR Xero-lite wheel, freshly overhauled and adjusted, Vittoria Zaffiro Slick 700x23C tire
More Info:
Dancelli is Italian, but they sold in Europe and apparently were popular in Germany. As such, only a few somehow made it over here, and thus there is next to no info on these. Too bad. It's a great bike!
Added by Dan-O. Last updated about 3 years ago.
As of about 3 years ago, Dan-O has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
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