Hi, First time on this forum. Found it because I typed Pesenti fly in to Google.
249XUU says, as far as he is aware, it is the only one in the country.
Would you like two more CTK ?
Umpteen years ago my cycling buddy and I wanted to build the lightest road bike we could, so went for a Pesenti Fly frame with Mizuno forks each, mine in red, buddy's in same colour as yours, bought from a bike shop in essex (owner was an ex Dutch team rider I believe)
Built mine up with Campag Record 9 speed (no 10 in those days) group, they had just bought out carbon fibre levers and made the axle on the rear mech from Titanium, to save weight. Originaly I used Ambrosio Excellence "Light Alloy Team Edition" wheels on Record hubs (liked the red as it matched frame) but then changed them for Campag Nucleons and kept the Ambrosio's as spares. Saddle and bar stem were W. R. Compositi carbon but bar stem failed, so swapped for ITM, which I re sprayed to match frame.
Replaced all nuts and bolts with Ali or Titanium plus Ali and Titanium Q R's from PMP
Result was a 17 1/2 lb (on a 57cm c to c frame) whizzer.
I'm sure you enjoy riding your bike. I used to take mine out for an airing now and again after I spent a small fortune on a Cassati with all the trimmings as my "main" bike.
I hate to admit it after spending all that money but the Fly is a better bike.
But, now, after major back surgery, a hernia and op for torn cartilage in my knee (can I hear a violin?), I need to "consolidate" my bikes (3 road and 2 Mountain) Is my Pesenti a saleable item? is there a market for these old classics? Where's the best place to advertise, flea bay or are there dedicated sites?
I also have an ATB built on a Marin Team Titanium frame. The frame was hand made as one of a few, to do the rounds of dealers in the UK to drum up some interest. The last dealer to get hold of one sold it to me. As it was a pre production model it has no serial no.
I still have the receipt, Frame only £1195.00 in 1994 !! Those were the days !!