SOLD Swiss Precision Instrument...

Reluctant sale of this super hand-made Swiss lightweight (9.9kg / 22lbs) road bike featuring a refinished Columbus frame and forks and a rare Shimano “Sante” complete groupset. Frame size 54cm / 21.5”. Standover height 31" / 79cm.  Frame refinished to a very high standard, complete with full set of original decals. The chrome plated forks and complete rear triangle are in excellent condition. The whole bike has been rebuilt from the ground up – bearings re-greased; all components stripped, cleaned and reassembled. The build features new pedals and toe clips, new cables and outers,new bar tape and, of course, new professionally produced decals. Test ridden only.
Looking for £345. Or try a reasonable, close offer

Rebuild pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/141591263 ... 7731286075

Full Specification:

1990 ALLEGRO “Prestige” Model 78A ST (Sante)

Hand made in Switzerland
Frame Number A1374
Chrome plated rear triangle and forks
Re-finished in Blue (Pantone 312C)

Tubing: Columbus Aelle 8/10 (Carbon/Manganese Alloy) full set, adjustable rear dropouts
Lugs: Pierced
Size: Seat tube 54cm (centre to top) top tube 54cm (centre to centre)

Headset: Shimano 600 Ultegra HP6400
Stem: 3ttt 80mm 22.2mm dia
Handlebars: ITM “Super Racing” Europa
Bar Tape: Cloth – double thickness

Brakes: Shimano Sante BR-5000 calipers, BL-5001 levers with new Shimano hoods

Gear levers: Shimano Sante SL-5000 – braze on fit
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sante FD-5000 (friction) - braze on fit
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sante RD-5000 Short cage (SIS)

Cranks: Shimano Sante FC-5000
Chainrings: Shimano 52/39 (not Biopace)
Bottom Bracket: Campag Record, axle 68-P-120. N.B. 35mm dia x 1mm pitch (=25.4 tpi) French thread i.e. both RH thread
Pedals: Alloy platforms with Shimano pattern toe-clips
Freewheel: Shimano Uniglide MF-5000 7sp (13-14-16-18-20-23-26)

Rims: MAVIC OPEN 4 CD, anodised grey 650V, stainless steel eyelets
Hubs: Shimano Sante HB-5000 (rear, with Uniglide splining*) FH-5000 (front) both 36 hole, qr skewers
Tyres: Michelin Axial Bi-Sport 700x23
Spokes: Stainless steel

Saddle: Selle Italia Turbomatic leather
Seatpost: ITM fluted alloy
Seat Bolt: No nut – secures into frame

Bike Weight: 9.9kg

Other details:Chain hook on offside seat stay. Braze on fitting for bottle cage on down tube.
*Note that the Uniglide splining on rear hub is compatible with Shimano Hyperglide freewheels


Cash on collection preferred or maybe meet at a location convenient to you and me after payment received (Paypal accepted). Could courier too, at buyer's cost.

Re: Allegro "Prestige" 1990, Columbus frame - rebuilt

Hi, where are you based?

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Hi there luccasvr

I'm in Norfolk, UK. I'm prepared to travel a bit, by mutual arrangement, if you want to have a look. Or courier to you if you're happy to buy unseen... Is that OK?

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Sent off to the evil bay.

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Hi still for sale?

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Thanks for your message and yep, still for sale here in Norfolk.

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Pm sent