MGOOF : Modern groupset on old frame

Yeah - I also have grey DA cables but thought the blue was a bit more interesting.

Ha, I was surprised!

Yeah, super weird.

Readers with a fresh set of Corsas. Quite like the grey sidewalls!

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After the Festive 500 ended last December, it was time for a thorough cleaning ... The wheels have been replaced by Campagnolo Calima and the C9 chain is fitted with a SRAM power link. For tires, my choice fell on the Continental Classic Grand Prix. Cockpit features a simple Edge 25

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loving that yellow/black chainset combination

That’s hot

Brilliant! Would be perfect with a stem parallel to the toptube.

Agreed, but negative angle WRT top tube is next best.

Edit - sorry, I’m obviously commenting on the wrong photo!

Is that yours? You’ve got one of the sickest bike collections going.

Colnago is a banger.

Hi, I'm new here. I'm currently in the process of compiling parts for a retro frame modern groupset bike build. I have an old lugged steel frame from a small Belgian brand 'Giacomelli' (the brand doesn't exist anymore). Was planning to put a Shimano 105 groupset on it.
However, I have an issue. I've bought a 1-inch threadless headset from FSA, mainly because I like the look of ahead stems way more than old stems. The issue I have is that I don't have a suitable fork. I have an aluminium fork but the tube is 2cm too short. I also have an old steel fork (from Tange) but it's bent. I'm interested in a carbon fork, but those ones are quite expensive. However, that might be the only option I have. I know Columbus makes a 1-inch carbon fork and I think Ritchey also makes one.
Are these the only two options I have or do you guys have any other tips? Thanks in advance.

You can go Ali Express if you have a good dental insurance. If I were you I'd go threaded though. Quill stems are just fine, a steel fork would be easy to source and more in keep with the frame.

Is the Giacomelli worth the investment? I'm from close to the city where Giacomelli was based and they weren't really known for their high-end bikes...

ooof

The frame doesn't have any special value to me, except for the €50 euros I paid for it. I bought it because it was cheap and I wanted to build a race bike to be able to ride with friends. I love working with my hands so decided to try to build one myself. (Also there are some bikes on this forum that look absolutely amazing, very inspiring)
I've had old steel bikes in the past but they were too big for me. My goal is to build something that looks decent and was reasonably cheap. I guess I could indeed just use a steel fork (with a quill stem or ahead stem + 1 to 1 1/8 inch spacer). Luckily I'm not that tall (frame size 52 fits me), an old steel fork from a bigger size bike will probably have a headtube that is long enough to fit an ahead stem on my smaller bike. The stem would be mounted on the threads indeed but since I can't really find a 25.4mm headtube clamp stem, there would be a spacer between the threaded headtube and stem anyway. I think looking for an old steel fork would probably be my cheapest option. If I end up not liking it I could still buy another fork such as the Columbus one (I can't find any in stock at the moment anyway :') )

Thanks for your comments @Lolo @WimVDD

Just to understand what you are saying, you plan to use an ahead stem on a threaded fork?

Your goal is to build a cheap bike. Making bad decisions from the start usually makes the project more expensive in the long run.

Have you put a wanted post for 1 inch fork and seen what people have to offer?

Tifosi is a cheap option for 1 inch carbon fork. I can't give a review of them but they should be easy to find for you if cheap carbon is what you want.

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/359033/#comment15780632 good deal on 1 inch carbon times here

Cheers but this one belongs to grosnaze from pignolefix. He’s got a very impressive collection.

I've seen it done (clamping on the threaded part) but I understand it's not recommended. Thanks for the recommendations anyway, I'll be looking for a fork on the internet and on my local second-hand site (I'm from Belgium).

Dat paint<3

17deg and slam you done

That's truly excellent