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First full build for me so I promised myself I'd document this one!
So after after finally scoring a Pinarello Montello in my size from Corbleu on this forum a few months back, I've decided I cant subject it to winter abuse , its way to nice for my commute, which occasionally includes getting shoved on a train cycle carriage. Its tucked up until next Spring.
Instead I've picked up this Colner frame also on this forum from Velosoko.
http://www.lfgss.com/thread108600.html
The idea is to use some of the components already collected for the Montello build to see me through winter and singlespeed to save gear maintenance through the bad weather Who knows if it turns out to be a great ride I may keep it as well !
This is the frame as it arrived this week. The top tube and stays have had rough rattlecan touch up but its not too far from the original candy blue which is a richer darker blue than I had expected. Decals have seen better days. Ive been in touch with Greg at cyclomondo about making some new decals in case I decide to do a full restoration.
The frame weighs in at 2189g. The crumbling Columbus decal looks like it could be Aelle though this seems light for a 56cm Aelle frame. Also the seatpost is 27.2. Perhaps a mix of tubing . Im sure it will ride really nicely. The fork is an aftermarket Tange, not the lightest but looks good quality with forged dropouts .
Am planning to start work this evening, updates to follow!
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