Vintage Italian pursuit bike from the 80's by Stelio Belletti, pioneer of TIG Welding Process. Overhauled by Cicli Corsa Classico Restoration Service (#ccclassico & #ccclassicorestoration), Stelbel & Live to Ride Bike Shop (BKK). More stories are featured in Cycle EXIF: http://www.cycleexif.com/stelbel-pista-iseguimento
Frame:
Stelbel (1983) with Ovalized Columbus SL Tubeset
Fork/Headset:
Fork: 4th generation Stelbel Fork (forged Columbus SL Tube, which is 1.8 inches longer than ordinary 650c fork for installing stem in upside-down position) with Shimano UFP-10 Fork Tips & Dropouts / Headset: Gipiemme Special Pista with Dust Cap
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Crankset: Gipiemme Special Pista (50T) / BB: Gipiemme Special Pista
Pedals:
Gipiemme Special Pista with Gipiemme Toe Clips & Stelbel Toe Starps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Cog: Shimano Dura-Ace (13T) / Lock Ring: Campagnolo / Chainring: Gipiemme Special Pista / Chain: Bee
Saddle/Seatpost:
Saddle: Vetta 200 / Seatpost: 3ttt Aerodinamico (25.0 mm.)
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Rim: Ambrosio 19 Extra Elite Aerodynamic / Hub: Gipiemme Special Pista (36H) / Tire: Panaracer Practice (650 x 19c)
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Rim: Ambrosio 19 Extra Elite Aerodynamic / Hub: Gipiemme Special Pista (36H) / Tire: Vittoria Corsa (700 x 23c)
Accessories:
MKS Chain Tensioners (NJS) & Gipiemme Bar End Plugs
More Info:
Overhauled by Cicli Corsa Classico Restoration Service in Bergamo, Italy., Collaborated with Stelbel & Live to Ride Bike Shop (BKK) with precious signature of framebuilder, Mr. Stelio Belletti on top tube. All components are from Mr. Belletti's suggestion to bring back the originality when this bike touched on track in 1983
Bike History
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Added by YPChakree. Last updated almost 2 years ago.
78 Comments
Nice bike,
Did you put a quill stem upside down through the bottom of the fork?
Posted about 9 years ago
No, It's a framebuilder idea from 1983 to increase the inclined position of the rider :)
Posted about 9 years ago
Yes, but did you acheive that by putting a quill stem upside down through the bottom of the fork?
Posted about 9 years ago
No sir, actually I have a dust cap that adapted it from bar-end plug but it prefer to keep it real.
Posted about 9 years ago
Ah, sorry about this inquisition but am genuinely interested. How did you cope with the clearances; sizing down on the front wheel?
Posted about 9 years ago
It's OK sir, I'm really pleased to answer any questions. If this bike setting with this geometry, it muse using 650 x 19c for front wheel because the gap between stem and tyre are not enough to put an ordinary 650 (x20-x23) tyres.
Posted about 9 years ago
Just fantastic! The whole build is wonderful, and this bike is such an awesome piece of history. I love it!
Posted almost 10 years ago
Historic bike! And you've really gone through a lot of effort in the restoration. A salute! Thanks for sharing.
Posted almost 10 years ago
Not too hard to find, just contact directly from collectors in Italy, Taiwan & Thailand. In fact, this wheel in eBay is very expensive brcause those bidders - -"
Posted about 10 years ago
normally a stem binder is welded onto the fork on those kinds of setup, so it's nice to see a variation ! put on better rims, but those hubs are total keepers. you can't really beat the silkiness of the bearings (i have the same)
Posted about 10 years ago
can someone wake up the admin and tell him to feature this one ? lol
Posted about 10 years ago
Thank you for your advice sir! But it's hard to change those components from framebulder's suggestion. He said I should do this to bring back the originality! By the way when I put 2 discwheel on this bike, it's too hard to ride safe because winds attack! - -"
Posted about 10 years ago
Sex on expensive wheels - this is the real thing! What a piece of history!
Posted about 10 years ago
I love that you're riding this on the street. Great bike!
Posted over 10 years ago
For me, bicycle is for riding, not for showing in a living room. So, let's ride! :D
Posted over 10 years ago
First off, holy wow its beautiful and second where can I get one of those campy disk!?!
Posted over 10 years ago
<3
Posted over 10 years ago
hehe, never seen the sign but I got it :) That thing rocks indeed.
Posted over 10 years ago
Nice build but stupid saddle angle. Fix it and it'll be close to perfect.
Posted almost 11 years ago
All saddles has to be in level with the ground to make it look and feel good. That's one of the unwritten rules of cycling. And if you look at my bikes never mind the angle on the Mielec, I've fixed it by now but I haven't got a picture of it.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Incredibly beautiful build, congratulations!
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thank you so much! Now waiting for a new crankset, could be Campy Super Record Pista :D
Posted almost 11 years ago
Ohh you don't see much of these around. Amazing!
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thank you sir! Will post more photos from this bike when I Change pedal set to Campy Super Record Pista :D
Posted almost 11 years ago
How does the bike handle with this set up? I want to try this, but know it changes the geometry. Is it a 700c fork?
Posted about 11 years ago
It's a special folk from Stelbel, longer than ordinary 650c folk, and cannot put 700c wheel in there too. Stem can install in 2 ways, ordinary and upside down like mine.
This bike using clincher tire and it must to using only 650 x 20c tire to fit with it, but it can put 650 x 23c tubular tire too.
Posted about 11 years ago
what the fuck is going on with that fork and 1e?
Posted about 11 years ago
Stem can put in regular place and upside-down angle, so the folk is longer than ordinary 650c but cannot put 700c rim in there too.
Posted about 11 years ago
Bike is beautiful, I'd keep it off the road though but that's just me
Posted about 11 years ago
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3ttt, ambrosio, columbustubi, fixedgear, fixed-gear, gipiemme, inseguimento, panaracer, pista, pursuit, shimano, stelbel, trackbike, track-bike, vintage, vittoria
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Crnkspinnr says:
Outstanding! It really looks great in full track kit.
Beautiful history.
Posted over 8 years ago
YPChakree says:
Sorry for lately respond. Thank you sir! :D
Posted over 7 years ago