Pinarello Veneto .... anyone ever owned one?

[dim]

I've just bought one of these .... Not the most sought after Pinarello, but I got it for a very good price and it's in good condition (and it's my size) ... I have 2 other really good bikes, which are my 'fast bikes'

I will change the stem, the saddle and the handlebar tape (not sure with what and with what colour yet, but am leaning towards brown) and add some decent winter tyres such as Durano Plus (I will use it as my winter bike)

It does not have eyelets for mudguards, but I will see what's avaialbe and looks good

Has anyone owned one of these, and whats your comments? .... My intention is to ride it for a year, then sell for a profit and get better

 

[fossyant]

It's a nice looking frame - what Columbus tubing is it (sticker at top of seat tube (Aelle ? )

 

[fossyant]

Good guess from me, Google Fu says Aelle tubing - basic cromo, but certainly not gas pipe.

 

[dim]

It's a nice looking frame - what Columbus tubing is it (sticker at top of seat tube (Aelle ? )

have not received the bike yet (seller will deliver this week) .... this is the pic of the decal:

 

[dan_bo]

Good guess from me, Google Fu says Aelle tubing - basic cromo, but certainly not gas pipe.

Cor blimey Foss

 

[fossyant]

Yey, says the Columbus expert.

Very nice frame. Also check the groupset as it might be Sante - quite rare. It was at 105 level, but it's quite sort after by some folk...

 

[fossyant]

Cor blimey Foss

Sticker colour ! Says the SLX snob !

 

[fossyant]

PS Stem is OK, just need to slam it ! Seat post looks like an ITM. Saddle is horrible. Brake levers are newer Aero ones, which is fine as that's what I did to mine - looks like the brake callipers are dual pivot.

You may have some rather good rims there also ! Photo's when delivered please !

 

[fossyant]

Possibly 105 Aero pedals - plastic cage !

Some nice vintage late 80's kit.

 

[fossyant]

Just to note, I have bikes the same age with 600/Ultegra and Dura Ace, and my mate had 105. You might make a few bob out of the chainset, believe it or not. Sante was limited edition - not my cup of tea, but it does sell.
I still have my two bikes of the same vintage.

 

[SheilaH]

You may have some rather good rims there also ! Photo's when delivered please !

They look like Nisi Laser tubular rims. (aka Gipiemme)

 

[dim]

PS Stem is OK, just need to slam it ! Seat post looks like an ITM. Saddle is horrible. Brake levers are newer Aero ones, which is fine as that's what I did to mine - looks like the brake callipers are dual pivot.

You may have some rather good rims there also ! Photo's when delivered please !

could make it really nice .... I have campy chorus on my s-works bike and could switch that over and get campy record for the s-works

spotted these saddles recently: http://lehcyclinggoods.com/

they make good bartape aswell:

but I'd only spend that money if I was certain that I'd keep the bike for a long time ... so, I will be a bit conservative on the spending but hope to sell it it a year for double what I paid

 

[fossyant]

They look like Nisi Laser tubular rims. (aka Gipiemme)

Exactly, little use, deffo tubs. Not Mavic as I know Mavic

 

[dim]

Exactly, little use, deffo tubs. Not Mavic as I know Mavic

i'm not keen on tubs

 

[SheilaH]

Especially 30 year old ones