Campagnolo spoken here.

[Joe!]

The great Pirate

[Joe!]

Pantani:

 

Aluminum was the material of choice throughout for its predictable durability, from the beautifully polished Campagnolo Record drivetrain and dual-pivot brake calipers to the tubular ITM Big One stem and standard-diameter handlebar – and even the Campagnolo Electron tubular wheels.

 

Looking shockingly minimal in comparison to currently fashionable deep-section carbon, the Electron's box-section rims were ideally suited to a rider of Pantani's nature: they had low inertia for rapid accelerations, they were comfortable over the long haul for such a light rider, and they were easily serviceable with grease injection ports front and rear, readily replaceable components and a tubular tire bed that offered a more reliable bond than carbon.

 

[Joe!]

Pantani:

 

Aluminum was the material of choice throughout for its predictable durability, from the beautifully polished Campagnolo Record drivetrain and dual-pivot brake calipers to the tubular ITM Big One stem and standard-diameter handlebar – and even the Campagnolo Electron tubular wheels.

 

Looking shockingly minimal in comparison to currently fashionable deep-section carbon, the Electron's box-section rims were ideally suited to a rider of Pantani's nature: they had low inertia for rapid accelerations, they were comfortable over the long haul for such a light rider, and they were easily serviceable with grease injection ports front and rear, readily replaceable components and a tubular tire bed that offered a more reliable bond than carbon.

[Joe!]

[Joe!]

[Joe!]

The custom-built bike was light, stiff enough, and crafted to perfection and ultimately carried 'Il Pirata' to the top step of both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia in 1998, thus more than proving its worth and earning a firm place in cycling history.

[javadude]

 

So i'm not the only one. Even Il Pirata has the clear coat peeling off his carbon levers.

[Loose cog]

So i'm not the only one. Even Il Pirata has the clear coat peeling off his carbon levers.

+1

[HeyYou]

LC, meant to send you a message.

 

Thank's, I got the stuff.

[Loose cog]

Hey, no problem. I hope it met with your expectations.

[javadude]

I think I need a break from this thread, I’m getting all emotional.

[Loose cog]

It looks like Christmas came early to the Morpheus home!

[HeartCoppi]

but seriously....

[Ryanpmb]

Want!

[DJR]

Help needed!

 

I'm looking for some oldish Campagnolo bits and pieces for a really special build. Record 1990s, 8 or 9 speed group-set, components and wheels to go with it, all meant for a 1992 Colnago Master Bititanio frame that I'm sure Heart Coppy is still going to regret selling. All I have lying around is a Centaur group-set which I can't use for fear of upsetting the balance of the universe.

 

Please pm me if you hear of something or have something to sell.

["Mechanic"]

My LBS built this up for one of their customers...