Sarto have been hand-making frames in Italy for about 50 years. Initially steel, now carbon. Up until a few years ago, all of their output was under contract for other Italian bike companies - recently they began selling bikes under their own Sarto brand. The story I received directly from Sarto is this - however, details of the frame do make me wonder as to its truth... "This frame was made about 30 years ago, under contract for a Spanish racing team, but the client folded before shipping and the frames sat only primed in their factory until this year. They were found and painted up as a modern Sarto."
Frame:
Sarto Rovigo 56cm (Red)
Fork/Headset:
Sarto Steel Road Fork (Red), Miche 1" External Headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM S550 175mm (Black), Truvativ GXP
Pedals:
Look Keo Classic (Grey)
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
SRAM Rival 50-36T Compact, SRAM PG 1050 10-Speed 11-26 Casette, SRAM PC1051 10-Speed Chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
SRAM Rival RD, SRAM Rival Shifters, Shimano 105 FD
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fi'zi:k Arione CX (White), Planet X Superlight Team 3D Forged Alloy Seatpost (Black)
Brakes:
SRAM Rival
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano Ultegra 6700 (Black), Challenge Forte Open Tubular 700x23
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano Ultegra 6700 (Black), Challenge Forte Open Tubular 700x23
Accessories:
FSA Bottle Cages x2, Lezyne Road Drive
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Ultegra wheels, new bottle cages
Added by jadias. Last updated about 10 years ago.
As of about 10 years ago, jadias has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
16 Comments
Can you tell me how you managed a 10 speed gear with a 120 mm hub spacing?
Posted about 11 years ago
Cool bike man, thinking of getting one of these frames my self, just wondering what you think of it?
Posted over 11 years ago
Wonderful frame. I'm at about 4500km on her already and every single one has been a pleasure.
Posted over 11 years ago
Nice ride. I just build up a Sarto Rovigo myself and I found that story interesting - that they were originally made for a Spanish team. Do you have any more details or a reference?
Thanks
Posted over 11 years ago
I emailed Sarto and they replied with the full story. So it's straight from the horse's mouth! :)
Posted over 11 years ago
Proper!
Posted almost 12 years ago
Going on a ride (early!) if you have your bike and fancy in ;)
Otherwise I can suggest some temples and stuff. Cherry blossoms are in full swing!
Posted over 11 years ago
i like that you didnt get a carbon fork and kept it original, carbon forks are nice and all but really only matter for weight weenies. steel is real! hope you have many good rides to come on this beauty
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks again! I have nearly 1000km on it already - it took me through the Rapha Festive 500 (completed in about 5 days). It took some abuse! I'll upload a pic of it after a particularly filthy ride...
Posted almost 12 years ago
Photos
sloman says:
Eye candy fursur! Red bikes rock. There were so many small Italian builders building special orders for the bigger names. Interesting tubing,any idea what kind?
Posted about 10 years ago
jadias says:
The exact name escapes me but it was a mid-range Columbus set. I'll try to find out again.
Posted about 10 years ago