My Retromod Battaglin

[mpatts]

As it was my 40th birthday recently I treated myself to a Battaglin Frame, in Columbus. I'd be after something with a retro feel, in steel, that I could pair with more modern components - the aim being it would be a bit more accesible than the downtube shifter bikes I have and love, and also (in theory at least) raceable. So here it is! I went veloce to keep the costs down and to mean it didn't become a garage queen. It'll be well ridden.

with the boras on it does look a bit wrong, but I sort of love it. I don't really think the khamsins work, and I've just ordered a Flite as I don't liek the black saddle. I know the pink is a bit OTT, but there is pink in the headtube decal, so I just had to give it a go.

Surprisingly light, about 8kg with the boras.

(hope the pics work!)

 

[Stick Legs]

Better with the sciroccos but lovely bike!

 

[Jamiedyer]

Yeah, I agree, that is very lovely.
Being a bit old school I would normally prefer the Khamsins but the Bora's give it a really aggressive stance and think I prefer this look.
Very nice either way and the pink sets everything together nicely.

Jamie

 

[NeilM]

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I think it looks great with the Bora's.

8kg is about right using modern running gear, I have a couple of retro mods that are the same weight

 

[mAdam]

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Very nice, and happy 40th

 

[BigFoz]

I like the look of the bike with the Boras...

 

[mpatts]

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A quick update.

Now running modern shamals, which feel great but don’t look great. I’m currently looking for something with the same performance but a more retro look.

 

[grilla]

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I have some Campagnolo Proton wheels that I could be convinced to sell if of interest?