"Resto-mod" build: vintage frame built with modern components
Frame:
55cm Dedacciai Double-butted Cro-Moly
Fork/Headset:
Nashbar Carbon Road 1"/Origin8 Pro Threadless
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Potenza Mid-compact 52/36
Pedals:
VP R73h
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 105 5800 11-32/Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Potenza
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia SLR Flow/Fizik Cyrano 27.2
Brakes:
Campagnolo Potenza
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mercury M3 carbon clincher/Continental GP4000S
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mercury M3 carbon clincher/Continental GP4000S
Accessories:
Bianchi Celeste bottle cages, Fizik Microtex bar tape
More Info:
My dream of an Italian lugged steel frame compelled me to pull the components off my Scott CR1 for the build. The black decals inspired my all-dark color scheme. I think it really shows off the classic Bianchi celeste. The build came together as a fairly light package, I'm guessing under 20 lbs. It rides like a dream: lively, incredibly smooth, and fun. I've tried quite a few frames/materials over the last few years, but I know I'm going to keep this one for a while!
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Updated: now more Italian with Campagnolo Potenza groupset, and modern with threadless carbon fork. Pictures are from the same day of my first ride with Potenza. Very positive, precise performance, with a very tactile feel.
Added by 4on. Last updated almost 9 years ago.
As of almost 9 years ago, 4on has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
6 Comments
How does the Potenza ride?
Posted almost 10 years ago
Thanks for asking. The group works great, with flawless shifting, good crank stiffness, nice brake modulation/power, and overall quiet operation. I'm probably influenced by previous Campagnolo reviews, but shifting has a precise, mechanical feel that contrasts with Shimano's smooth, muted feel. I'm surprisingly impressed by the braking performance, which doesn't give anything away to the Ultegra on my Scott.
Posted almost 10 years ago
Photos
Le_Pigeonvert says:
Good Neo Retro job :)
Posted almost 10 years ago
ghostridethewhip says:
+1
Posted almost 10 years ago
4on says:
Thanks!
Posted almost 10 years ago
stalag13 says:
+2
Posted almost 10 years ago