Recently aquired Basso Ascot

[Drummerboy1975]

I just picked this up on Wednesday. It's full Campagnolo Chorus group and it's in mint condition. These photo do it little justice. This is an amazingly beautiful bike!

I want to put the correct Campagnolo seat post and saddle on it. And change to a period correct bottle cage.

 

[fivethumbs]

It looks like a sweet ride! So, what did you find out? Is it MS tubing? I forgot that one other feature of MS was asymmetrical chain stays.

 

[Drummerboy1975]

Yes, it is MS tubing. Everything tube is different.

 

[fivethumbs]

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Jackpot!

 

[Drummerboy1975]

It measures to a 51cm. I ride a 52/53. I'm looking at possibly trading for something equally as nice, but closer to my size. I can ride it though still. But, I know it's going to be hard to find one this near perfect. It's more of a show piece really. It's amazingly beautiful and damn near perfect.

 

[NeilM]

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That looks great.

I have a 90's Basso Gap and it's an excellent bike. They seem to be one of those 'just under the radar' type builders, at least in the UK.

 

[Midlife]

I have a modern Basso

Not as good looking as ours though LOL

Shaun