My Scapin Oto's 2002 Columbus Nemo build

[Jimmy2021]

Hi everyone,
a gentleman picked up for me this Scapin Oto's 2002 with Columbus frame from Italy and kindly posted it here.
This is the box with all parts.

I was expecting something broken, fortunately only the derailleur hanger was smashed.

So I bought a new one, unfortunately scapin originals are nowhere to be seen in UK.
I started removing the various layers of grease from all parts.
Fork (Marzocchi bomber) and headset first...

 

[Jimmy2021]

Then derailleur, cassette and shifters.
Never cleaned such a dirty cassette and derailleur.


I also spent time dismantling and cleaning the truvativ cranks and bottom bracket only to find that there was lot of play in it, so I temporarily fitted my LX from my other bike.
Awaiting delivery of carbon fibre cranks and suitable chainrings.

 

[Jimmy2021]

I fitted FSA carbon stem and Ritchie carbon Rizer handlebar, kindly donated by my good friend @ibbz .

Had not set it up yet, just put it together.
Note the red pedals...

 

[Jimmy2021]

After my first ride I got rid of those tyres that not only weight an astonishing 1.1kg each, but they're very slippery.
I should've known as I ride on gravel and in the woods.
Fitted my trustworthy Michelin Country rock weighing in at...

I also replaced the saddle which was very uncomfortable.
I fitted a classic all black Selle San Marco taken a few years ago from a Marin (???)

 

[Jimmy2021]

I forgot to mention that after my first ride I decided to ditch the bar ends and grips with palm rests for simple and soft grips.
This is because after I built the Specialized, I found it more comfortable that this setup.
Pictures to follow.
Also, I realised that the back caliper was binding, that's why it felt heavy on the quads.
I cleaned both brakes and bled fresh oil in them... all great.
I also set the forks accordingly to manufacturer info and changed oil in the tubes.
My second ride was a dream!
Without trying I broke my own average speed record on the same route that I usually do.
Got to take updated pictures and post here...
Thanks for reading, I hope I haven't bored anyone

 

[Jimmy2021]

Fitted a ShimanoXT M770 crankset today, then it started raining, so couldn't do a test ride,but all seems great.
And I couldn't take pictures of the whole bike

 

[Jimmy2021]

@ibbz Found this for me...

 

[Jimmy2021]

Test ride yesterday...
Those cranks are perfect and the shifting is superb.
As you can see I had to ditch the carbon seatpost for a pneumatic one.
Unfortunately at my age I need a bit of cushioning on my bum at risk of compromising the look...

 

[Jimmy2021]

And as I was undoing the seatpost bolt, it snapped , hence the temporary quick release...

 

[Jimmy2021]

Made a few adjustments lately and I thought I needed to update my thread.
I came across a pair of XT wheels and being half the weight of mine I couldn't resist.
Unexpectedly they came with brand new brake discs; the seller either made a mistake or had pity for a cheapskate like me after haggling hard for the price
Thanks to @andybikes who sourced an XT cassette identical to mine so I could have 2 complete wheelsets with different tyres on them.
So new wheelset are half the weight of my previous ones which I will keep as spares.

In the meantime I started using the carbon rich Selle Italia saddle (very light indeed) and found it very comfortable and so I ditched the hydraulic seatpost for a carbon fibre one.
Ride is still comfortable despite my age and dodgy back, so another good result.