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As some of you know, I bought a new titanium bike for my 40th birthday earlier in the year. The titanium bike I bought for my 30th, a De Rosa Titanio, has had a bit of a makeover and been returned to pretty much how it was when I bought it.
This bike has given me sterling service for the last 10 years. I've ridden it over both sides of the Stelvio, done the Dolomite Marathon and the Marmotte on it amongst numerous other sportives, and raced on it. It had it's maiden voyage with the current set up on Tuesday evening with the TNRC.
Thanks to Retro di Corsa for the work he did on fitting the fork, which included cutting a longer thread on the steerer. I owe you a beer at least, Hutch. Thanks also to Tim (Soul on here) for the stem, although it's a 130 mm not a 120 mm, and to The Smiling Buddha whose beautiful Pinarello gave me the idea and the inspiration.
This is the new bike, a Paduano Racing Giuda made by a little company in Terni, Umbria. I flew out to visit them in November, got measured up and ordered the frame. It arrived in March. I've fitted Campag Super Record throughout and it's shown with Eurus wheels but I also have a pair of deep section carbon wheels for special occasions. It is beautiful to ride.
I need to cut the steerer still but was waiting until I was happy with the setup. I'll be riding this for the Etape next month.