Somec Pursuit - Emilia Romagna regional team

Don't get me wrong, Gipiemme does the job, looks good and everything... But I wanted to get a nicer crankset for the custom ring, that's all :)

Gipiemme always been the cheaper alternative to Campagnolo products, offering during the 70/80s campagnolo "inspired" parts but with cheaper materials, not-so-good finish and poorer overall quality.

Can't wait for the "bundle" to arrive! :)

How exactly would one get in contact with Mquardo?

Officinamquadro@gmail.com

Yep you can contact them from that address, cheers @IR

I might keep the grooves on the back...

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The 'Crono Special Pista' cranks I had was equally if not better in terms of finish and quality to the 'Super Record Pista' cranks. More good looking too IMO.

But yeah, Campa works well too! ;)

I have the same ones (yours look mint!) but I can't really say the same about the finish... It's silly but GPM look like they were printed with a 3d printer while campa looks like is forged in a weapon factory.
Or maybe is just because I overthink too much :)

preview of the new drivetrain

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That's cool, I really like that!

thanks, here's a quick full shot (I need a half link... the axle is right at the end of track ends...)

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thats looks really cool, especially like the detailing of the drivetrain.

would really like to own that bike. that chainring is the future. are you a stylish man, in general?

I'm a graphic designer/illustrator (wanker?), so I have to say I pay a lot of attention to "useless" details, but the results are not always stylish I guess.
I'm glad you like the bike ;)

no, no you dont have to be a wanker to be graphic designer. you say useless but it is details that make the difference, good job man.

Any reason you can't remove a full link, bridge clearance?

Yep ;)
I guess it was designed for 19c tyres

BTW it looks fucking good, those grips or tape?

Grips, put them on temporarily but at the end I think I'll keep them.

ive bin indra'd
I saw grease coming out but I was thinking the guys that regreased the hubs just put too much. the reality was that there was a fucking crack.

Anyone in London got a spare rear axle cone and nut for campag?

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Cone sorted, now back on the road again (if stops to rain).

Now running 50x17, feels nice and easy.

This is such an incredibly rad bike. Good job!

@Borek thanks!

Not really an upgrade, just another (nice) shot:

nice

Very nice