Zullini super strada road project, FINISHED!

Was looking for a new project and this lovely zullini (zullo&chesini) super strada frame appeared on the forum. I was originally going to go singlespeed, but as I've already got a plum vainqueur singlespeed build the exact same size/geometry I decided to try my hands at a geared bike and give my crappy knees an easier ride.

Here's how i got it, quite a few paint chips here and there, including a large one on the top tube:

Cleaned up the frame, covered up paint chips with nail polish, (will repaint properly in the future) cleaned up all the chrome and repainted the pantographed forks.
Added a Campagnolo headset, seat pin and nuovo record bb.

On a very tight budget (as always) Hoping 90's campagnolo 9speed parts, awaiting a cinelli A1&criterium cockpit to arrive and then whatever else I can get at the right price.
And will very much need advice setting up gears for the first time!

Setting up gears can be a little fidly first time round, just be patient :)

Head tube looks very smart but is the lower headset bearing pressed all the way in? Looks like something isn't entirely straight in the picture - the headset and the paintwork don't seem to line up. Maybe it's just me?

I see what you mean!
I did have issues fitting the headset due to the original paint being so thick inside the tubing. I think it's a mix of needing a bit of adjusting & the paint isn't 100% straight : )

nice pics, it's gonna be a nice build with a 9-speed groupo!

Could get your LBS to face the bottom of the headtube?
The engraving on the ht is absolutely ace, though!

I'll try and fix it myself, (mainly cause my LBS are a bit grumpy unless your buying a bike from them.)
Yeah, all the engraving and pantographs just set it apart from bikes I've had before. I spend far too long just admiring it!

Sound like a shit LBS :(

Got a 9speed campagnolo cassette and rear campagnolo vento wheel which I spotted on eBay with 1 minute to go. Got it super cheap because of a small dent (doesnt affect wheel) BUT soon found two issues..

1. The wheel axle is 130mm and the rear spacing is 126mm (can it still be used?)
   
2. The cassette lockring is 26x1! Compared to the 27x1. Which is a pain in ass to find without paying more than the wheel and cassette cost me!!
   
   

1. Yes. Carefully spread the rear triangle when inserting the wheel. Or cold set it . Sheldon has a tutorial, there is a lot to be found on this online.

2. Is the issue with the cassette, hub or both?

Hub, the cassette I've got is 27x1, and any coming up for sale are the same, I may have found one on eBay that's 26mm, just hoping it sells cheap.

UPDATE:
found a correct sized lockring, and coming along nicely with my parts search.
So far:
Reupholstered a San marco lazer saddle
cinelli A1 stem (stripped and polished)
Cinelli criterium 65-40 bars
Campagnolo veloce front and read derailleur
Campagnolo aero stamped seatpost
Campagnolo headset and seatpin
And some campagnolo monoplanar brakes (stripped and polished)
Before & after..

Nice project!

Your fork looks like it has Columbus SLX fork blades by the way, neat.

Some built up images:

Still need:
Brake levers, bar tape, replacement crankset, chain and a front wheel could be useful.

Cheers! The rear forks are aero too which is a nice touch!

Lovely build, the cherry red and white frame is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the final images.

Finally finished!
Sorry about the lack of updates, ran out of money and got heavily distracted for 6 months.

Just need to make some adjustments on front mech and chain length.

Fantastic!

That's a beaut

Wow, it looks absolutely beautiful! If it wasn't for the touched up top tube and the zonda/vento wheels this would be a candidate for the porn thread...

Thanks!
In all honesty, with the very small budget I had, I got really lucky with the wheels (even tho they don't match)

Don't get me wrong, the bike looks absolutely amazing! I don't mind the mismatch, au contraire I really appreciate builds on a budget. But you know how they roll over at the porn thread...

Beautiful.

Cheers!