My Gios Evolution - late 80s/early 90s
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Re: 1990s Gios Evolution
Hi 1st post , been a long time lurker / viewer .
I had a Gios like yours which i bought new from Paul Hewitt , when he had the Deeside Cycles shop in Coppul Lancs .It was built with 8 speed Campagnolo Veloce , must of been '92 or '93 .
As far as i know , Deeside cycles sold this model exclusively , having bought all of the stock in this colour scheme direct from Gios . I was lead to believe that the frames were intended to be built as training frames for a new professional team sponsored by Benetton , the team was going to be headed by Maurizio Fondriest but it never got off the ground . Not sure how true that was , but i always liked the story .
You have got yourself a good frame there , lots of detailing on it , mine was sold on , seeing yours is getting me thinking i should start looking for another one .
Hi 1st post , been a long time lurker / viewer .
I had a Gios like yours which i bought new from Paul Hewitt , when he had the Deeside Cycles shop in Coppul Lancs .It was built with 8 speed Campagnolo Veloce , must of been '92 or '93 .
As far as i know , Deeside cycles sold this model exclusively , having bought all of the stock in this colour scheme direct from Gios . I was lead to believe that the frames were intended to be built as training frames for a new professional team sponsored by Benetton , the team was going to be headed by Maurizio Fondriest but it never got off the ground . Not sure how true that was , but i always liked the story .
You have got yourself a good frame there , lots of detailing on it , mine was sold on , seeing yours is getting me thinking i should start looking for another one .
Re: 1990s Gios Evolution
hi!
interesting...
seems there are a few of these frames around europe. see here:
http://www.granfondo.nl/index.php/c...gios-evolution-benneton-edition-nos-nib.html
and here:
http://www.steel-vintage.com/gios-evolution-classic-bicycle-130425-detail
Also interesting as i also have a *very* similar fondriest steel frame.
I would like to replace the 105 set with veloce at some point...
hi!
interesting...
seems there are a few of these frames around europe. see here:
http://www.granfondo.nl/index.php/c...gios-evolution-benneton-edition-nos-nib.html
and here:
http://www.steel-vintage.com/gios-evolution-classic-bicycle-130425-detail
Also interesting as i also have a *very* similar fondriest steel frame.
I would like to replace the 105 set with veloce at some point...
Re:
and it's had another makeover... the final one. A 'neo-classical' build.
shimano just wasn't right on this frame.
Re-spaced the back properly to 130mm
now:
Gios Evolution 60cm
Campagnolo Chorus 9 speed Groupset w. Record Carbon Shifters
Chorus Carbon seatpost
Selle Italia Flite Classic
Campagnolo Zonda Wheels
weight: 9.9kg
and it's had another makeover... the final one. A 'neo-classical' build.
shimano just wasn't right on this frame.
Re-spaced the back properly to 130mm
now:
Gios Evolution 60cm
Campagnolo Chorus 9 speed Groupset w. Record Carbon Shifters
Chorus Carbon seatpost
Selle Italia Flite Classic
Campagnolo Zonda Wheels
weight: 9.9kg
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