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Christmas present for the missus, '86 Colnago Mexico. Finished off with newer early 2000 Record group set on Ambriosio Excellence wheels. Brooks B17 saddle. Still trying to find some Keo pedals.

Looking forward to that ride on the 3rd!

Agreed, they only came back into the country a few years ago. Try posting the bike on the UK https://www.lfgss.com site

Anyone keen to join a social ride at the end of the month? https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/113216-all-things-colnago/page-34?do=findComment&comment=2505241

So, Quintonb is going to be in Johannesburg from the 30th until the 3rd and is bringing along his Master. Anyone keen to join Quintonb, Evanb and myself on our Colnago's for a social ride over this period? If so, please PM me. I was thinking of meeting near the Thornhill Estate Modderfontein and then taking a ride out on the R25 to Bapsfontein and back along the R50. The missus and I did this ride last Sunday and the road is in pretty good shape. There is a nice Pizzeria near the lake and we could have something to eat and drink on our return. P.S. If you don't have a Colnago, but would like to have a ride with us, please feel free to come along. Emphasis will be on social ride and depending upon numbers we could get a support vehicle to tag along. Also, happy to consider another route.

That 50th Anniversary groupo is so cool!

Ha ha, that's true

What is this that landed on my workbench?

About to deliver this Daccordi SLX for a mate tomorrow when I will attach the RD. The paint work is not entirely my cuppa tea but it was the 80's after all!

Just about to hit the DIBS key when I noticed it was priced in US$'s. Phew that was close!

Completed my early 1980's Alan Carbonio thank you to Heyyou for the Syncro's! 54cm with following parts: - Ambrosio Excellence rims on Campy hubs - NOS Michelin Hi-Lite Supercomp 18c slicks - CdA Record deltas and NOS levers - ITM Millenium stem and 3ttt Mutant bars - Deda bar tape and red Jagwire cables - Miche headset - NOS Elite bottle cage - non retro Super Record crank with Look Keo pedals - Chorus 10spd FD and RD - ITM carbon seatpost in the mail and will probably swap out the Fizik saddle Rides well although I will need to swap out the 10spd cassette for an older 8 or 9spd for the Syncro's to work as they should.

Throw that saddle and post my way! Look forward to having that ride with you at the end of the month (now I need to start training).

I never knew Frank Zappa was into bikes?

Seriously, guys and girls! I am looking for a Colnago track bike size 52 to 55. Anyone know of someone who has one in SA?

I was lucky, I picked up this Master xLight here on the hub a year or so ago. It's a 2011 or 2012 model. I then bought a Bianchi which I stripped for the 10spd Record groupo. NOS ITM Millennium bar and stem with Pathom bottle cages (best value for money). The San Marco Regal carbon saddle's a bit tough on the behind on long rides. My missus loves her C40 and will not let me change her triple crank to match her Chorus groupo. She feels safe having the ability to change down on the steep hills. I also have a mid 80's Super and a Lux Dream, my main ride. The most comfortable bike I have probably ridden. The pics old and I have Scirrocco wheel set with Record groupo.

P.S. We love your garden!

Hey Rolfalps, your C40's twin sister. My wife's ride together with my Master last weekend going to watch some of the 94.7.

Hi Guys & Girls! I have a nice rear hub lying about at home for a track disk wheel. The Mavic disk itself is pretty busted up and I am not keen in patching it up as wheel balancing becomes an issue. Anyone know of someone who would be able to build me a new rear disk?

This is my dream bike. I would love to own a 'Nago track bike but can't seem to find one anywhere. Any 'Nago's sized 53-55cm out there? Top of my NEEDS list followed by a Cinelli.

Hi Quinton. The bike's come out super nice. Love the paint work, especially the complete fading of the lattice toward the middle. You will have to arrange to do the Herald in Feb!

I am running 11spd Super Record compact crank with 11spd chain on 10spd cassette and wheel combo. Works perfectly but I am not running with ergs/STI but down tube shifters and 10spd derailleurs. Also have a spare set of red hoods which I would part with for R600. New, unopened packaging.

Amazing! Please have a word with your uncle and ask him if he can recall more information as to where the bike came from (import). This information may be very valuable in tracing the frame builder. Also, would be interested in the price he paid back then. The Campagnolo Valentino group set is a classic. Although the critics don't like it much compared to the Nuovo Record group, I think it is one of the best classics made by Campy. I have some parts from this group set but still looking for the rest. I am using the front derailleur on one of my Vitus' frames in the interim. It changes beautifully and I love the "laced"effect. Please post a pic of the brake callipers. P.S. Don't part with it, but if you ever do I want first dibs!

Hey Ren8gor, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your post this am. I have a Vitesse track bike which was generously gifted to me by a kind hubber in PE. My bike is a 1959 frame and the paint work has similarly "disintegrated"over time. My frame has a great history having originally been owned and ridden by a Belgium rider who become the 1962 Pursuit World Champion. I am not sure if the Vitesse was the bike used for this title but it has UCI (Union Cycliste Internationace) certified stamps on the frame stating 1st Prix, Championnats du Monde and Pursuit Amateurs 1962. My frame was sold to certain SA riders racing in Europe at the time and then brought into SA where it is alleged to have been sold through a certain bike shop in East London. The hubber who I received the frame from acquired it from the estate of a track cyclist friend who had raced on the frame in the 1960's. I understand one of the previous owners is still alive and lives in the Eastern Cape. I have not managed to establish exactly who built the frame but have tracked it down to having perhaps been built in Belgium. The Vitesse (or VM Sport) brand doesn't seem to have been well known. The frames could have been build and sold through one of the LBS in the 1950-1960's. My frame was built using Reynolds 531 butted tubing and Nervex Professional lugs. BB markings 59c 3064c (degree and second angles I believe) followed by O22 (next 2 small letter) F38. Serial number HC 13 > (or a t) A. Here is a site to check your lugs against http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/nervex.html Why I say Belgium origin is the Reynolds decals are all in Belgium language with Verdenmnesteren "World Champion"branding on the top tube. The parts as seen in the pics are not period correct. She rides real well but has a serious steep angles with the pedals overlapping the front wheel by about 10cm! I too would appreciate it if anyone could provide additional information on the Vitesse brand.....................