Pinarello Veneto .... anyone ever owned one?

[fossyant]

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/
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they make good bartape aswell:
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but I'd only spend that money if I ws certain that I'd keep the bike for a long time

No.

Needs period components. It's a good frame but I wouldn't stick modern stuff on it (other than Athena silver alloy). You also need to check the rear triangle as it may not be 130mm (should be though). It's a good cromo, but it doesn't have SL or SLX thoroughbred. Aelle was single butted chromo, SL is double butted, and SLX has spirals inside the tubing for added strength (slightly heavier) (just like the new Dogma's). SLX and TSX was what the Pro's used. TSX was rather thin, and you don't see many, if any frames still in existence.

 

[fossyant]

i'm not keen on tubs

Sell the wheels ! Classic bike forums. And the groupset

 

[dim]

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

ad says Nisi Rims

 

[fossyant]

ad says Nisi Rims

NICE !!!!!!

 

[dan_bo]

Classic anoraks are out in force tonight!

 

[fossyant]

Classic anoraks are out in force tonight!

Yep, now't better to do....

 

[fossyant]

Classic anoraks are out in force tonight!

Says you....

 

[ChrisV]

How much was it/is it worth?

 

[fossyant]

How much was it/is it worth?

Nobody knows.... why care. It's a good bike, use it. It was mid range !

 

[ChrisV]

I asked because he said it would sell at double it's value in a year. I was intrigued. Are we talking a £200 bike? A £1000 bike? A £5000 bike?

 

[raleighnut]

Looks nice but that black stem is hideous either replace it or get busy with the paint-stripper and the Solvol.

As for the wheels you should be able to get a pair of half decent clinchers for £100-150 (higher price if you need a new free-hub) just stick to silver and at least 32 spokes to look 'right'.

 

[dan_bo]

Says you....

TBH mate i don't have enough room for old bikes anymore unfortunately....Everything has to earn it's keep.

The Orrell's going nowhere though.

 

[fossyant]

TBH mate i don't have enough room for old bikes anymore unfortunately....Everything has to earn it's keep.

The Orrell's going nowhere though.

What what. Sell the kids and missus.

 

[Cycleops]

Nice bike. Recently bought a Colnago with Columbus Aelle and was surprised how heavy it is.

 

[Spiderweb]

I've got a retro Fondriest with Columbus Gara tubing, the bike rides lovely but it's heavy.
Is Gara the budget tubing from Columbus?