Thought some of you might like a peek at the wifes bike, A NOS Womans Faggin import from Holland kitted with 90's Chorus/Athena and 70's Record brakes/Mirage STI's.
Took delivery of the frame about 3 months ago, and have been working tirelessly finding the best bits I could that brought the best out in the frame. It was a close run issue to fit a mixed bag of Campagnolo on this beauty, instead of a Full Groupset, but alas the bike was awkward to make because:
A) my wife wanted it to ride & be comfortable on
B) because of the frame itself.
It was due to be fitted with a 1971 3arm chrome chainset, and completed with a Grans Sport Groupset. The wife however couldn't use the brake levers very well, and since this trashed the group idea, I went for the STI's instead, which brought out the Chorus/Athena I had.
Problem was the brake reach. I don't know if "long reach" Chorus even exist, but a set I have on another bike where too short, so eventually opted for the Record. Sort of spoilt the effect, but alas until I find chorus Long Reach, they are there to stay.
I have found this bike tricky to balance because of the era differences, but think in the end, following wifeys instructions lead to an all round better looking bike, albeit, a more expensive 1. The hardest part to source was the 26.6 first gen Chorus Seatpost. 26.8/26.4 seemed abundant, but finally patience paid off and a 26.6 finished the bike completely.
All thoughts welcome. yours Laz.
Frame: Columbus unknown
Fork: Columbus unknown
Headset: Campagnolo Chorus
Stem: Cinelli
Handlebar: Cinelli Eubios
Bar Tape: Halfords own brand
Brake Levers/Brifters: Campagnolo Mirage STI's
Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Record
Brake Pads: Campagnolo Record
Brake Cables: Halfords own brand
Shifters: Campagnolo irage Sti's
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus/Athena
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus/Athena
Derailleur Cables: Halfords own brand
Cassette: Regina Corsa
Chain: 99 ?
Cranks: Campagnolo Chorus
Chainrings: Campagnolo Chorus
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Chorus
Pedals: Campagnolo Chorus
Rims: Mavic ma40
Hubs: Campagnolo Record
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo Record
Nipples: unknown
Spokes: Stainless Steel DB
Tyres: Vittoria Rubino
Tubes: unknown
Saddle: San Marco Rolls
Seatpost: Campagnolo Chorus
Seatpost Binder: Campagnolo
Bottle Cage: none
Extras: Pump "Italy Corsa"
Weight: approx 9.5 kg - 10kg
Took delivery of the frame about 3 months ago, and have been working tirelessly finding the best bits I could that brought the best out in the frame. It was a close run issue to fit a mixed bag of Campagnolo on this beauty, instead of a Full Groupset, but alas the bike was awkward to make because:
A) my wife wanted it to ride & be comfortable on
B) because of the frame itself.
It was due to be fitted with a 1971 3arm chrome chainset, and completed with a Grans Sport Groupset. The wife however couldn't use the brake levers very well, and since this trashed the group idea, I went for the STI's instead, which brought out the Chorus/Athena I had.
Problem was the brake reach. I don't know if "long reach" Chorus even exist, but a set I have on another bike where too short, so eventually opted for the Record. Sort of spoilt the effect, but alas until I find chorus Long Reach, they are there to stay.
I have found this bike tricky to balance because of the era differences, but think in the end, following wifeys instructions lead to an all round better looking bike, albeit, a more expensive 1. The hardest part to source was the 26.6 first gen Chorus Seatpost. 26.8/26.4 seemed abundant, but finally patience paid off and a 26.6 finished the bike completely.
All thoughts welcome. yours Laz.
Frame: Columbus unknown
Fork: Columbus unknown
Headset: Campagnolo Chorus
Stem: Cinelli
Handlebar: Cinelli Eubios
Bar Tape: Halfords own brand
Brake Levers/Brifters: Campagnolo Mirage STI's
Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Record
Brake Pads: Campagnolo Record
Brake Cables: Halfords own brand
Shifters: Campagnolo irage Sti's
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus/Athena
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus/Athena
Derailleur Cables: Halfords own brand
Cassette: Regina Corsa
Chain: 99 ?
Cranks: Campagnolo Chorus
Chainrings: Campagnolo Chorus
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Chorus
Pedals: Campagnolo Chorus
Rims: Mavic ma40
Hubs: Campagnolo Record
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo Record
Nipples: unknown
Spokes: Stainless Steel DB
Tyres: Vittoria Rubino
Tubes: unknown
Saddle: San Marco Rolls
Seatpost: Campagnolo Chorus
Seatpost Binder: Campagnolo
Bottle Cage: none
Extras: Pump "Italy Corsa"
Weight: approx 9.5 kg - 10kg