Vintage race bike
Frame:
Olmo "La Biciclissima" 1980s (Columbus tubing & dropouts), beautifully restored, re-chromed and repainted by Eroica Cicli in Bergamo, Italy.
Fork/Headset:
fork: Olmo (Columbus) / headset: Campagnolo Record
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
crankset: Campagnolo Record Strada / bottom bracket: Campagnolo Record
Pedals:
Campagnolo 905/000 Triomphe
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
cog: Regina BX-S 6-speed 14-32 / chainring: Campagnolo Record 53/42 / chain: Sachs Sedis Grand Tourisme
Derailleurs/Shifters:
derailleurs (back and front): Campagnolo Super Record / shifters: Campagnolo Victory
Saddle/Seatpost:
saddle: San Marco Concor Supercorsa / seatpost: Campagnolo Chorus
Brakes:
brakes: Campagnolo 415/012 Victory / levers: Campagnolo Super Record
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
wheel: Mavic Open Sport / hub: Campagnolo Record / tire: Continental Grand Prix Classic
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
wheel: Mavic Open Sport / hub: Campagnolo Record / tire: Continental Grand Prix Classic
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
I changed the rear cog to achieve better climbing capabilities – and I sacrificed the historic authenticity in favour of stiffer wheels with a proper machined sidewall for better brake performance (that meant modern rims... the Open Pro has a very classic look, though). To compensate I listened to friends who suggested replacing the timeless yet not perfectly coeval Brooks Swift Saddle by the Concor Supercorsa.
Added by rpeschetz. Last updated over 10 years ago.
6 Comments
Looks beautiful. Please do a nice build!
Posted over 11 years ago
I'll do my best ;-) While my other italian steel frame (the one I call "Franka") is a low-end product and I felt it wouldn't anger the gods too much to make it a cafe racer, this one has to be as authentic as possible; it is going to consume both time and money to get all those vintage parts I want, so I guess she won't hit the road this season. I'll keep you guys posted, though.
Posted over 11 years ago
Be patient. It took me quite a while to find parts for my Marinoni restoration. Lots of bike shop hunting & searching on eBay, Craigslist, etc.. I spent more than my original budget but worth it at the end. A sweet vintage ride that always gets comments and questions.
Posted over 11 years ago
it went quicker than anticipated... some parts are still en-route but I managed to find everything I needed... plenty of NOS/NIB stuff as well...
Wheels are being built as we speak, very soon everything will be ready for assembly :-)
Posted over 11 years ago
mktng says:
Claasssyy. Love this build. Looks great !
Posted over 11 years ago