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@barreto
For many months I discovered on a local bikeshop a Columbus Cromolly frame only in primary paint . Had fork...
His seat stays junction to TT were different from the usual and weights 1950g . It appears from the beginning of the 90's.
Never had a road race bike unless the 80's portuguese national old ladies of my father or my uncle ...
There i had the basis for my Road Race Bike ! RR01!
I have lately ride a lot ( MTB and SS commuting) and even work in some bicycles . I ride continuously since i was a litle kid, daily. I have several bikes but in practice there is a need to bridge the fault in my world of bikes : a real road race.
Over the months I was collecting little pieces and some components . Screws , adapters, Selle Italia Flite Titanium saddle, compact FSA handlebar and headset, and SPD Shimano pedals. The wheels are a Mavic Aksium Race that I bought used and took the stickers. I have Hutchinson Equinox 2 tires. The frame was recently powder coated in glossy black and I'm studying a short and subtle decoration that will be in matte pink and black vinyl.
I start this a long time ago. About an year and a half. And i thought about a complet Shimano 105 groupset or a SRAM that was my favourite... Maybe Apex.