You may have read about my accident where I made the mistake of bringing a bike to a truck fight. As I mentioned, the driver was at fault and his insurance company covered everything: my medical bills, new eyeglasses, and a new bike, since my Colnago was toast. So without further ado, here’s the new steed. Click any of the pictures to enlarge.
Me trying not to drool on it:
It’s a 2004 Cinelli Super Corsa, which was new old stock from GVH Bikes in Oregon. Tom has a good selection of classy frames and he can build them up to your spec at a competitive price. I had him install the headset and Ultra-Torque cranks since I don’t have the tools.
I went with a 2009 Campy Centaur group – I don’t need more than 10 speeds yet and I wanted alloy components for durability, since I’m using this bike as an all-rounder, including commute duties. (yes!) I had to get 2009 because the hoods are so much more comfortable than the older stuff.
This frame is ridiculously sweet! I love the details. The headlugs and rear triangle are chrome. I believe the entire frame is chrome under the paint; we’ll find out as soon as the notoriously-thin Italian paint starts flaking off.
I’ve since filled in the “Super Corsa” on the brake bridge with black paint, it looks killer:
Putting on the chain… my least favorite part of any 10-speed Campy build. I never use their fancy chain tool, just a Park CT-3, but so far so good.
I bought the 2008 Campy Shamal wheels from a UK site, saving lots of monies. I wanted wheels that were light but still strong and durable, since I live in San Francisco where the streets are not exactly buttery smooth. So far I’m impressed.
And here’s a shot of the finished bike. I’ve changed saddles since this was taken.
It’s a sick ride.
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