This bike comes from an old family friend and it is our second restoration. It was built in the '80s by Elvio Borghetto, an Venetian artisan previously employed in Pinarello. It is composed by a custom frame made with Oria tubes (a Venetian producer) and a Columbus fork and equipped by Shimano 105 crankset and derailleur, Campagnolo Mirage shifters, Campagnolo Avanti brakes, Rebellato stem, Michelin Megamium tires, San Marco Regal Girardi saddle and Campagnolo seatpost.
Frame:
Elvio Borghetto with Oria tubes
Fork/Headset:
Columbus
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano 105
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 105
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 105 / Campagnolo Mirage
Saddle/Seatpost:
Original vintage leather saddle / Campagnolo
Brakes:
Campagnolo Avanti
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Michelin Megamium
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Michelin Megamium
Added by ShortlyCycles. Last updated over 10 years ago.
6 Comments
i too have an italian bike with a stenciled name ;)
Posted over 10 years ago
Yeah! We are founding out that it was very common during the '70s/'80s for the local craft producers of handmade bikes!
Posted over 10 years ago
Photos
stingray says:
Hi: I had bought recently this old ORIA tubeset here in Argentina because I will build a touring bike. Do you know if this steel is Hi-Ten or Cromoly? below a pic of tubest decal
[IMG]http://i58.tinypic.com/2n01yyp.jpg[/IMG]
Posted over 10 years ago
ShortlyCycles says:
Hi! It's incredible how fare those tubes have travelled!!! Anyway, I don't know, sorry :)
Posted over 10 years ago