My first road bike build, originally built in 2009. Its on its 3rd incarnation now, having rinsed through 2 sets of wheels, snapped Campagnolo carbon seatpost (awful London roads) and snapped Cinelli Ram bars. Very comfortable long distance bike, I've done over 15000 miles on it. I have never seen another frame like this, it does have some nice lugs. I call him Al, Al Denti....see what I did there :)
Frame:
Columbus SL, top tube, down tube and seat tube all made from Gilco teardrop shaped tubing
Fork/Headset:
generic black job/cane creek forty
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Chorus semi-compact 52/36
Pedals:
Shimano SPD-SL
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
TA compatible ultra-torque rings
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Record 10 speed/Campagnolo Record 10 speed
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Aliante / 3T seat post
Brakes:
Campagnolo Record skeleton brakes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Fulcrum Racing 5 wheel, 25c Vtittoria Corsa G+ tyres, latex inner tubes
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Fulcrum Racing 5 wheel, 25c Vtittoria Corsa G+ tyres, latex inner tubes
Accessories:
2 x Elite bottle bages, Fizik bar tape
Bike History
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Added by bluesteel. Last updated almost 4 years ago.
7 Comments
Hey there bluesteel. I have a quite similar frame. But not exactly. Some of the decals are different and no bugs on the lugs. But a pretty light and stiff frame for the age. I will post some pics on my account. Feel free to check it out
Posted over 5 years ago
New Record seat post, changed cable outers to black from white, looks much better. New tyres and also shown with alternative wheels.
Posted over 6 years ago
Beautiful bike! What is the maximum size of tyre who fits on this frame? I have the same frame ( but SP tubing) , and soon I have to start assembling It. Thanks!
Posted almost 7 years ago
Thanks. I've never tried any tires bigger than 25c so not sure. I think you may get a 28 in there, but it will probably be quite tight. I've added another pic at the end to show the clearance with the current 25c Michelin's, which I think is quite 'fat' for a 25. As I said before I've never seen another frame like this so please post a pic of yours when you're done so I can see my bikes brother/sister. Thanks :)
Posted almost 7 years ago
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qwixoticle says:
Those lugs are crazy! Very special bike, indeed.
Posted over 2 years ago