I've been reading these foruns for a long time, but never introduced myself.
I'm David, I live in Portugal and I'm a big fan of italian bikes, especially Colnagos.
Currently I own a first series C50 PR11, a C40 B-Stay LX10, a Colnago Dream AD23 and a Gios Torino Aerodynamic. In the same garage also lives a C40 B-Stay LX14, which is my girlfriend's bike.
Short version:
C50
Campagnolo Record 10S Groupset / Neutron Ultra Wheels
My main bike since 2015.
C40
I should blame it for creating this post. Bought it a few days ago and although it had mostly period correct components (Record 10S groupset, Record Pro-Fit Pedals, ITM Pro 260 handlebars), the set up was completely awful. Shifters pointing to the sky, Shimano Pro bar tape, thriatlon saddle and so on...
I want to make a few changes:
- Install a Colnago / ITM Millenium stem, get rid of that conical spacer and cut the fork steerer tube.
- Already bought a pair of first series Neutrons. The Zondas are great, but I want to go with a look more classic. Also, they won a Paris-Roubaix and are from the same era.
- A pair of Elite Ciussi cages in blue, if I find them.
- A new saddle. I installed a Flite I had in here, as a temporary solution, but want something different.
Regarding the saddle, I'm not sure yet between the Rolls, Flite 1990 or classic Regal. I want something with class, from that era, without worries about the weight.
The thing is, I found a limited edition blue Regale for a very good price. Generally I wouldn't consider any other option but black, to keep the attention on the frame, however I keep thinking that maybe it could look different and a nice match.
What do you guys think? Would it be too cheesy? Would it also be "necessary" to go with matching handle bar tape, or maybe black should be fine to keep it more simple?
On the other hand, a Rolls or a Flite 1990 would look simple and great...
Just want to read your thoughts on this.
Gios Torino Aerodynamic
I bought this one a year ago and it's a very rare frame, that Gios produced in a limited edition of 200 units, made from Columbus air tubing.
The decals are originally silver, not white as in most other models.
It doesn't have a period correct groupset, but it's a very nice Record-C, with cobalto brakes. I have the original pedals stored, but installed clipless ones to use with my regular shoes (I know...).
Dream:
It's also a fantastic bike, although mine is suffering from oxidation and the painting looks terrible because of it. It has a Record 9S groupset and Open Pro / Record wheels. Unfortunately I don't have any detailed photos at the moment.
Maybe you can find some in my instagram account:
https://www.instagram.com/jimlizard/
Ok, finally a few pictures, trying not to flood the page!
Thanks for reading.
Cheers.
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