Venturi Columbus Genius Italian 🇮🇹 Fillet Brazed unique race MTB

[ibbz]

Ibbz this is going to be epic

Thanks mate.
im pondering which saddle (and colour make model etc) I may just keep it black so as not to clash with the frame.
Same with cable outers - at one point I considered white but not sure

 

[Magpiegifts]

They're tricky one's to choose. Xtr grey outers?

 

[Magpiegifts]

But black is probably the best route. It's bright enough already

 

[ibbz]

But black is probably the best route. It's bright enough already

Yes
Initially I thought white but you’re right And I was thinking of perhaps yellow Ritchey grips for some colour
Leaving cables etc normal black - probably some French Transfil

 

[Elev12k]

Never heard of this, but very nice. Could see myself voring for it in a future BOTM.

 

[ibbz]

Never heard of this, but very nice. Could see myself voring for it in a future BOTM.

Thank you!
I’m curious to know more about the race Team - as it’s obviously team colours and a signor R Sorci - obviously the riders name, but who is he?

 

[ibbz]

Any opinions on i) grip colour ii) saddle colour / make / model ?

I initially thought a plain old skool black Flite Ti and black Ritchey WCS foam grips

but considering a yellow Ritchey true grip (@racer x is selling) and/or a navy Blue and yellow Flite Ti such as this:


Or something else ?
My thoughts are black and black so as not to go OTT or overwhelm the frame colour

 

[KermitGKona88]

If you match the frame colours then it can be okay, just don't want to add more colours.

 

[ibbz]

If you match the frame colours then it can be okay, just don't want to add more colours.

Thanks. I’ll try the yellow grips -a little flash of colour may work. I’ll have a go!

on another note - I can’t find any info on ‘Venturi’ - I see here that others also have the same issue https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-...-any-info-venturi-bike-w-columbus-neuron.html

Perhaps a small boutique Italian frame builder from years gone by?

 

[ibbz]

Coming together - also have a white Flite Ti saddle! And cables are all black Transfil ones.
Also the cable hanger will be a Dia Compe Gran Compe roller. Beautiful ! Will post pics
that M900 cassette is sweet
All I need now is a M901 front mech and a chain! Then to ride and take some pictures
I put these parts on and the bike weights about 17 lbs minus pedals!