"Resto-mod" build: vintage frame built with modern components
Frame:
55cm Dedacciai Double-butted Cro-Moly
Fork/Headset:
Nashbar Carbon Road 1"/Origin8 Pro Threadless
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Potenza Mid-compact 52/36
Pedals:
VP R73h
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 105 5800 11-32/Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Potenza
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia SLR Flow/Fizik Cyrano 27.2
Brakes:
Campagnolo Potenza
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mercury M3 carbon clincher/Continental GP4000S
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mercury M3 carbon clincher/Continental GP4000S
Accessories:
Bianchi Celeste bottle cages, Fizik Microtex bar tape
More Info:
My dream of an Italian lugged steel frame compelled me to pull the components off my Scott CR1 for the build. The black decals inspired my all-dark color scheme. I think it really shows off the classic Bianchi celeste. The build came together as a fairly light package, I'm guessing under 20 lbs. It rides like a dream: lively, incredibly smooth, and fun. I've tried quite a few frames/materials over the last few years, but I know I'm going to keep this one for a while!
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Updated: now more Italian with Campagnolo Potenza groupset, and modern with threadless carbon fork. Pictures are from the same day of my first ride with Potenza. Very positive, precise performance, with a very tactile feel.
Added by 4on. Last updated over 7 years ago.
As of over 7 years ago, 4on has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
6 Comments
How does the Potenza ride?
Posted over 8 years ago
Thanks for asking. The group works great, with flawless shifting, good crank stiffness, nice brake modulation/power, and overall quiet operation. I'm probably influenced by previous Campagnolo reviews, but shifting has a precise, mechanical feel that contrasts with Shimano's smooth, muted feel. I'm surprisingly impressed by the braking performance, which doesn't give anything away to the Ultegra on my Scott.
Posted over 8 years ago
Photos
Le_Pigeonvert says:
Good Neo Retro job :)
Posted over 8 years ago
ghostridethewhip says:
+1
Posted over 8 years ago
4on says:
Thanks!
Posted over 8 years ago
stalag13 says:
+2
Posted over 8 years ago