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@JWestland
A local bike friend recommended this forum and thanks to a member here I am now the proud owner of a 1978 Ciocc San Cristobal, pre-take over of Ciocc.
Thanks to the member here for offering the frame :)
I e-mailed Mr Pelizolli on http://www.pelizzoliworld.com/ and they confirmed it's a nice frame, and above average with the chromed details. They couldn't remember any info from the frame nr, so who bought it/rode it first etc. is lost in the mists of time.
The rear spacing is 126...so that brings some technical decisions to make: Respace OR re-dish wheel to work with modern group/8 speed Chorus or go full Record/Nuovo Record and accept down tube shifters and high prices for parts.
Currently working out if using STIs on record front/rear derailleur is feasible. Cable pull might not be the same, so may have to be Chorus 8 speed front/rear on period (Nuovo) record parts, eg seatpost, cranks, bottom bracket etc.
This may take a while as it's my first build...and backwards compatibility issues are a puzzle for a novice like me, but it's a fun learning process which will end with a lovely vintage racer :)
Technical advice more than welcome! Have to buy all the parts too.
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