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 Post subject: GIOS Super Record Torino
PostPosted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:25 pm 
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Uh! Oh...
I guess this is what comes of having this site as a constant Open Tab with the Net on...

Just bought this - (See Pics). Have always wanted a Gios. Almost bought one at Race Scene in 2002 when I went to get measured for a race frame but the Gios were not off the peg due to the seat tube angle I required. Plumped for my Borghini. Anyhow, Fast Forward spending lots of time on here, a rerun of the 1976 Hell of the North and swiftly followed an EBay Auction...end result what I think amounts to a 52cm 1979/80 'Super Record Torino'. Checked out all the features it should have (ie. it's not a copy) and thankfully it does. It's a wreck and will require a paint job. Going to get options on this as saw a thread on here that was done with painted white panels under the 'Gios Torino' rather than the decal panels. As long as the geometry is close it WILL be a keeper & a project of some investment - Note to self 'Need a Job to actually fund this!'...So don't expect too much progress fellas, it's gonna be a long haul...


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PostPosted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:35 pm 
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How exciting. They are one of the top five six classic colour schemes, in my opinion - lovely. I know very ittle about them so look forward to finding out more as you progress your project. Apologies if (any or all of) the following are stupid questions -
Have you got it in your hands, now?
Have you established the suitability of the geometry, yet?
Who's name is on the top tube? Is this an ex-team bike?


Good luck and enjoy the journey,

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:39 pm 
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No, I've not got it yet. Literally just bought it...It's in France at the moment. I'm not sure of the signature. I do need to find out as would like to get it replicated back onto the new paint if I could establish its origins. That is if it's an ex Pro issue & not an amateur wannabe sig...Fun! Fun! Fun!...


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PostPosted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:34 pm 
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Saw that one too. A bit small for me so glad I didn't bid against you. :-)

Looking forward to see it all set up and running.


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PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:45 am 
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I met Marco Gios at L'eroica this year, and he agreed to sell me one of his limited edition replica Super Record frames. It was on the condition that I go to Turin to collect it - he will not ship.

Bit like a pilgrimage really. Getting the components is going to be interesting.


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PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:53 pm 
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Good Stuff! What an amazing trip that will be!...I might have a shopping list for you... :lol:


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PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:54 pm 
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jCymbal wrote:
Saw that one too. A bit small for me so glad I didn't bid against you. :-)

Looking forward to see it all set up and running.


I hope I can do the same justice that you have done to your Gazelle! I read that thread all the way through! A Superb end result!...


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 Post subject: Gios
PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:31 pm 
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I had mine re-painted at C & G in liverpool and they have the correct colour.
Got the transfers from GTS 753 in Australia...
If you want to do it the same as De Vlvaemincks bike in 'Hell of the North'
remember do not get the white transfers...


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 Post subject: Re: Gios
PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:23 pm 
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orbeas wrote:
I had mine re-painted at C & G in liverpool and they have the correct colour.


Cheers! I'll take a look at that company. It won't be like Rogers' as it looks like it's a later model. I think the White Panels only came into the design later and it has the Silver coins on Blue Forks which seems 1979 onwards. Putting an exact year though is not easy unless any GIOS owners can contribute? Frame should be here end of the week when I can get more images up...


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:31 pm 
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The frame arrived today from France & am very Happy!...Pictures of the frame's features, hopefully concluding its authenticity. I will be registering it on the Gios Registrar, so hopefully I'll get some info back from the Guys there...


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:39 pm 
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I'll try & reduce the Pics...


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:57 pm 
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:08 pm 
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So, all being well that I get a confirmed response from Gios that they recognise it as being legitimate, I'll go ahead this year with the respray. From what I can see these Guys seem to be the leaders by recommendation:

C& G in Liverpool - Found a link to them on Classic Lightweights & they have the Gios Blue already in house.
Chris Keighley as sold by 'Old Ned'
Atlantic Boulevard - Pricey but seems you get what you pay for
Graphishack - Looks good from what I can see
Argos (mixed reviews)
Bob Jackson (Mixed reviews)

I found a link that mentioned getting a red primer coated first then a particular paint code which will give Gios Blue of this era. As the modern ones I remember looking at were much brighter?...Not sure if there is a dedicated colour to the 1979-1981 period?

Decals I think I'm going with the Guy in OZ. He has them & the Columbus Seat Tube decal. All finished with a clearcoat. I'm going to need a new Headbadge & new Chainstay vinyl protector. If I can't source anything, I'm going to look at getting some made. I can do the artwork and just need to price for the SilkScreen on the Headbadge. If I went this route, I may try & ask for others to jump on the order?...

The seat Tube Bolt is a Miche, which I think I'll change for Campag. Campag Screw adjusters on the dropouts and then a Super Record build. But that won't be happening anytime soon...

Any Input from Gios owners would be appreciated. I'm looking at Ray Dobbins' version for much inspiration...


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:50 pm 
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Just received this from Gios...

Dear Sir
It is a Gios Torino Super Record from 80 81 or 82. Silver coins are correct.
I hope you would give it a nice restoration!
Regards
Marco Gios


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