Something Special(issima)

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PokojniToza
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by PokojniToza

I think mine was about 20g over the claimed weight (size 53). A bit unortodox place to say this, but I don't really care:)

Imaking20
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by Imaking20

Yes, it's a little annoying to miss estimated figures - but it adds to the Italian authenticity :D

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That's only +2% for the bare frame though. And painted is still painted, whether matte or gloss. So long as it rides as well as they say - I don't think I'll give a hoot. Plus, the fit and finish so far is much better than the 3 Colnagos I've owned.

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PokojniToza
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by PokojniToza

It rides great. My assessment after a year or so - it is supercomfortable, and it seems to be made for out of the saddle climbing.

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by Imaking20

Trusty MKV chainrings
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And Speedplay Nano pedals that have just been sitting on the parts shelf :|
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by Kjetil

Very nice. I've just built a 59 with inverse colours from yours, and with little considerations for weight (flog me):
Record 2x12, Syntace Hiflex post and F109 120 mm stem, a rather porky but stiff FSA aluminium bar, double bar tape, Elite Ciussi Inox cages, Selle SMP Composit Crb saddle, and 2wf Shamals with Schwalbe Pro One 25 mm, and Look Kéo Blade Carbon pedals.
6.8 kg with speed and cadence sensors. That's all right I think for a bike that shall both hammer the gravel roads at home and bomb down the south side of Col de l'Iseran.

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PokojniToza
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by PokojniToza

I may recommend this tape. Very nice feel to it and matches the frame perfectly (IMO)
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by KarlC

What wheels do you have planed for this beast ?
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Imaking20
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by Imaking20

PokojniToza wrote:
Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:02 pm
I may recommend this tape. Very nice feel to it and matches the frame perfectly (IMO)
I'm normally opposed to any bar tape that isn't black - white is acceptable in certain circumstances - but this doesn't look too loud/tacky. Who makes it? Don't suppose you weighed it? :mrgreen:

Wheels will be my FSE 35 laced to Carbon-Ti. They've quickly become one of my favorite wheels.

PokojniToza
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by PokojniToza

Hm, I believe the name was Bianchi Drops. You can try and google some info about it. Unfortunately, I did not weigh it.

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Kumppa
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by Kumppa

That tape looks good but 85g is not acceptable on this build... :) Hard to beat Deda which is 36g incl everything if we stick on real handlebar tapes.

Imaking20
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by Imaking20

Agreed. Not on board with the price or weight (though Deda is ~65g complete). I'll probably just stick with trusty Traforato!

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by spdntrxi

mrlobber wrote:
Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:06 am
Boy that fork is heavy though :?
tuned(wet sanded to carbon) it was not too bad..
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by Imaking20

:shock:

That's what you buy a SS Evo for

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by Noctiluxx

I hope Binachi comes out with DM brakes for the next Specialissima. But I suspect they will skip it and go straight for disk brakes :(
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