Il Faustino - Condor Super Acciaio in Celeste

rfreese888
rfreese888 Posts: 39
edited April 2014 in Your road bikes
:D:D My New Condor Super Acciaio with custom paint - HEAVEN!! :D:D

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3mBhQpWVWVbYWk2Q2tEWDBwVGc&usp=sharing

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  • Rojales
    Rojales Posts: 26
    Very very nice.

    Bazza
  • luv2ride
    luv2ride Posts: 2,367
    I have to agree 8) 8)
    Titus Silk Road Ti rigid 29er - Scott Solace 10 disc - Kinesis Crosslight Pro6 disc - Scott CR1 SL - Pinnacle Arkose X 650b - Pinnacle Arkose singlespeed - Specialized Singlecross...& an Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 4 string...
  • SCOTTEX
    SCOTTEX Posts: 12
    That's my kind of bike. Class, sheer class. That will ride beautifully and last for decades. Well done.
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    That is beautiful, very retro understated. A Rapha jersey, or any retro styled one, would look great to ride in.
    My London Road
  • rfreese888
    rfreese888 Posts: 39
    MountainMonster wrote:
    That is beautiful, very retro understated. A Rapha jersey, or any retro styled one, would look great to ride in.

    this is the kind of look I have in mind:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3mBhQpWVWVbV19yX3hfdTFYVWM/edit?usp=sharing
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    I like it, but you won't find that backdrop here in the UK!
    My London Road
  • Miles253
    Miles253 Posts: 535
    Stunning, first condor I've liked
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  • rfreese888
    rfreese888 Posts: 39
    MountainMonster wrote:
    I like it, but you won't find that backdrop here in the UK!

    But you will where I live in Ireland! :D

    Lugnaquilla_from_Glenmalure.jpg
  • matt-h
    matt-h Posts: 847
    rfreese888 wrote:
    MountainMonster wrote:
    That is beautiful, very retro understated. A Rapha jersey, or any retro styled one, would look great to ride in.

    this is the kind of look I have in mind:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3mBhQpWVWVbV19yX3hfdTFYVWM/edit?usp=sharing
    Love the fact he has a wrist watch on
    Lovely bike btw
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  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    rfreese888 wrote:
    MountainMonster wrote:
    I like it, but you won't find that backdrop here in the UK!

    But you will where I live in Ireland! :D

    Lugnaquilla_from_Glenmalure.jpg

    OK, I retract my earlier statement! Lovely views!
    My London Road
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,313
    rfreese888 wrote:
    MountainMonster wrote:
    That is beautiful, very retro understated. A Rapha jersey, or any retro styled one, would look great to ride in.

    this is the kind of look I have in mind:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3mBhQpWVWVbV19yX3hfdTFYVWM/edit?usp=sharing

    Nice, but don't confuse Fausto Coppi with Felice Gimondi... if you are after a Gimondi look, then it's a "felicino" and not a "faustino".
    Completely different personalities... one was a bit of a paparazzi's dream, kind of superstar, while Gimondi was more like a monk. Gimondi was an immensely talented rider, who happened to find Eddie Merckx in his strides. He would have won lots more races otherwise.
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  • rfreese888
    rfreese888 Posts: 39
    Ugo - thanks for the intel much appreciated. I named the bike after reading Fausto's biography 'Fallen Angel'. As a professional cyclist and pioneer he is very inspiring. Also when Bianchi and the celeste colour came into the ascendancy. The stuff with his wife and the mistress are tragic. I was wondering what the chap in the photo's name was. Will read up on his story and consider a final name choice accordingly.

    Cheers!
  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Superb!
    FCN 3 / 4
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,313
    In my view Gimondi is one of the all time greatest and second to none. His palmares include all the Grand Tours and many of the classics... world championship, he won it all at a time when some of the all time greatest were around.

    In Italy his opinion is still highly regarded and when he speaks generally people pay extra attention.
    left the forum March 2023
  • rfreese888
    rfreese888 Posts: 39
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    In my view Gimondi is one of the all time greatest and second to none. His palmares include all the Grand Tours and many of the classics... world championship, he won it all at a time when some of the all time greatest were around.

    In Italy his opinion is still highly regarded and when he speaks generally people pay extra attention.

    Hi Ugo - I bought Pedalare Pedalare and read the chapter on Gimondi and the Cannibal. Fascinating stuff - especially his patience to go and win races after Merckx was waning. Love the fact his Mama was a Postina! Are there other books on Gimondi you recommend?
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,313
    If something comes to mind I'll let you know. I am sure Gimondi is very pleased to have a new fan.
    There is a granfondo in Italy named after him:

    100 miles 2.5 Km of climbing, hard but not impossible... should be a good one
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  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Sorry guys, but what's a postina? I have my suspicions, but not sure.
    My London Road
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,313
    MountainMonster wrote:
    Sorry guys, but what's a postina? I have my suspicions, but not sure.

    A postman, but woman... a post-woman if that exists
    left the forum March 2023
  • rfreese888
    rfreese888 Posts: 39
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    If something comes to mind I'll let you know. I am sure Gimondi is very pleased to have a new fan.
    There is a granfondo in Italy named after him:

    100 miles 2.5 Km of climbing, hard but not impossible... should be a good one

    Would love to make that trip some year. Have decided to go for this retro jersey:
    http://www.prendas.co.uk/santini-salvarani-retro-cycling-jersey.html

    instead of this one:
    http://www.prendas.co.uk/santini-retro-cima-coppi-short-sleeve-jersey.html

    I still have total respect for Coppi but like the less obvious reference to Felice.
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    MountainMonster wrote:
    Sorry guys, but what's a postina? I have my suspicions, but not sure.

    A postman, but woman... a post-woman if that exists

    Ah ok, my suspicions were correct.
    My London Road
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    lovely bike....

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