1980 Gios Torino Super Record - Chrome

Built up with parts from my stripped Colnago Master Olympic, an age-old ambition...to own what Roger De Vlaeminck rode! The handling is super sure, very comfortable and it looks stunning in the flesh. I went with Athena 11 as one of the few modern groupsets that compliments classic / vintage frames, and I haven't ridden downtube shifters since I was 13!!!








-Columbus SL Steel & Chrome / 63cm / 1980
-44cm 3TTT Competizione bars & 3TTT Record Stem 120mm
-Gios Columbus Steel fork & Campagnolo Gran Sport headset
-32h Ambrosio Excellence rims with Ambrosio Zenith hubs
-Campagnolo Athena 11 Groupset, with 175mm Compact Crankset, 12/25 Chorus cassette
-Brooks Swallow Honey saddle on Velo Orange Grand Cru seatpin
-Shimano 105 pedals

nice.

That is a stunning, headturning bike. Wow!

Having now forced myself to stop daydreaming about 'if only that were mine', I wonder if there is a way to introduce an extra flash or two of red to complement the rims? Perhaps some red or 'italian flag' finishing tape on the handlebar tape (this would also complement the bands on the painted panels).

Congratulations, that is something very special.

David

Very nice indeed, you must be a tall fella! Do tell us yer' height ?

Now that is nice - well done sir.

I'd liked to have gone with highly polished alloy rims & chromed spokes to give it a wow factor as my own preference.

Are you a member of the Tall Persons Club?



I know Phil Heinricy

Great! Did you put the chrome finish later? I think there never was a Super Record in chrome?

Love the saddle and the handlebar tape. Fits good and make it a complete an well mixed bike. Nice project.