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Vintage 80s Torpado

This is a beautiful little Italian racing gem from the early 80s that I rebuilt with more up-to-date components. The paint was in poor condition so I decided to strip, repaint/decal and clear coat with durable 2K protector.

Frame:
51cm Torpado with Columbus Aelle tubing and Campagnolo dropouts

Fork/Headset:
Original Torpado Columbus fork and original Modolo headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Original Campagnolo bottom bracket with Original Modolo 170mm cranks

Pedals:
Vintage Shimano SPD Road pedals

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Modolo 53 & 42 chain rings, New Everest aluminum 28-12 8 speed freewheel, Sram 8 speed Chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Used Campagnolo Chorus front and rear derailleurs. Sachs 3X8 Brake levers/shifters.

Handlebars/Stem:
Cinelli quill stem and Bars (42 cm) wrapped with Serfas cork tape and Gel Pads.

Saddle/Seatpost:
New Selle Royal women's Saddle. 27 mm 3t seatpost

Brakes:
Used Campagnolo Veloce dual pivot front and rear Pads are new

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Used Nici HR2 High performance rims laced onto Miche Competition hubs/ New Serfas SECA 25mm tire with white stripes

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Used Nici HR2 High performance rims laced onto Miche Competition hubs/ New Serfas SECA 25mm tire with white stripes.

Accessories:
none yet

More Info:
The Frame paint is Lazer Blue Pearl with Arctic blizzard white Lug details. The Torpado decals / frame tubing decals are original reproductions in1 mil plastic from Velocals under the clear coat. The Clear coat is Airmax 2K Custom Auto clear coat. All parts were reconditioned and hand polished to a bright or mirror finish.

Added by Velodoc505. Last updated almost 9 years ago.

2 Comments

Velodoc505

Velodoc505 says:

Fortunately the forks were in pretty good shape, I used tin foil and water to remove a few light rust spots and the polished with Mother's metal polish. Same with the chrome chain stay and dropouts.

Posted about 9 years ago

tommy1986

tommy1986 says:

Good job, did you have to re chrome the forks? I recently used chrome effect powder coating for forks

Posted about 9 years ago