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01-22-2007, 05:07 AM

k2 wrote:
> Hi
> Last fall's project was building up a CIOCC steel road frame that I got
> from a friend for a killer deal... :
> http://tinyurl.com/2y32zm
> unfortunately the frame is to big for me but rides great and it got me
> interested (again) in adding a steel bike to my already insanely large
> collection (besides, I have to do something with this groupo now). I
> started perusing eBay, and sorta fell into the "gotta have a vintage
> Italian frame" spell and have come very close in re-mortgaging my house
> for the privilege. I still might!
> But checking around for "new" frames I've found some enticing choices
> that may be, while not as "cool", good alternatives, and easier to adapt
> my current new gear to.
> Here are currently two choices I'm considering and was wondering if
> anyone could comment on pros/cons for either/both.
> http://tinyurl.com/37eo7p the CIOCC. I believe my current CIOCC is the
> precursor to this.
> http://tinyurl.com/2rklfr the Debarnardi.
>
> a possible 3rd option is the Coppi Neuron Megatube:
> http://tinyurl.com/2gh3ax
> Anyone?
>
> Primarily I'm looking for a good performing, not necessarily racing, rig
> that I can comfortably do tough centuries with. I already have a Trek
> 5200 that is very suitable for this, but unlike wives, it's legal to
> have more then one bike choice!
>
> The CIOCC is made even more appealing with the sale price I've found.
>
> thanks!

Does it have to be Italian?

http://www.gunnarbikes.com

http://www.waterfordbikes.com

and I have a Torelli Countach for sale at around wholesale $..what size
are ya looking for?

http://www.torelli.com

01-22-2007, 05:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
qui si parla Campagnolo Posts: n/a	Re: Considering Steel (again, please disregard original, bad links)... k2 wrote: > Hi > Last fall's project was building up a CIOCC steel road frame that I got > from a friend for a killer deal... : > http://tinyurl.com/2y32zm > unfortunately the frame is to big for me but rides great and it got me > interested (again) in adding a steel bike to my already insanely large > collection (besides, I have to do something with this groupo now). I > started perusing eBay, and sorta fell into the "gotta have a vintage > Italian frame" spell and have come very close in re-mortgaging my house > for the privilege. I still might! > But checking around for "new" frames I've found some enticing choices > that may be, while not as "cool", good alternatives, and easier to adapt > my current new gear to. > Here are currently two choices I'm considering and was wondering if > anyone could comment on pros/cons for either/both. > http://tinyurl.com/37eo7p the CIOCC. I believe my current CIOCC is the > precursor to this. > http://tinyurl.com/2rklfr the Debarnardi. > > a possible 3rd option is the Coppi Neuron Megatube: > http://tinyurl.com/2gh3ax > Anyone? > > Primarily I'm looking for a good performing, not necessarily racing, rig > that I can comfortably do tough centuries with. I already have a Trek > 5200 that is very suitable for this, but unlike wives, it's legal to > have more then one bike choice! > > The CIOCC is made even more appealing with the sale price I've found. > > thanks! Does it have to be Italian? http://www.gunnarbikes.com http://www.waterfordbikes.com and I have a Torelli Countach for sale at around wholesale $..what size are ya looking for? http://www.torelli.com