Gandolfi "Super" model 1985-86 racing bike

[Jesper]

                                       

Cicli Gandolfi, an independent Italian bike shop brand. Assumed to be a contract built frame by a local (as yet unknown) builder and not built by the actual shop (still exists as of a couple years ago; I conversed with the son of the founder).

An odd frame having that many panto's which generally reflect the builder's name and/or logo (and cost!); but less common for a shop to do the same, though occasionally shops have their higher end bikes well marked other than using only decals as advertising and a sign of "quality". Although panto's do not guarantee quality in materials or workmanship, they generally indicate higher expense and time for the builder (and pride when it's the builder's name) and are thus reserved for the higher tier frames.

Nearly 3 years waiting; but now it is getting done.

Columbus "SL" frame w/Super Record brand drop-outs; generic fork with unbranded drop-outs. This was probably one of the shop's top offerings; but I doubt it was the premier model given the s mix and frame details (top model frames of the time were generally full "SL" frame & fork w/Camp. d-o's).

All components original (including bar tape), except wheel assys & FW. Considering overall parts wear it had not been used much over its 40 year lifetime; at least not in an abusive manner.
-Campagnolo Nuovo Record RD (date code "PAT. 11" = 1985); Record shifters (curved & panto'd), Record FD & post (27.2mm, custom fluted, 2 bolt)
-OFMEGA Mistral crankset (52/42 170mm), Sintesi pedals (no cracks) and cages with Errebi straps
-Universal Mod. 77 calipers w/OE pads (still supple), slotted levers w/OE hoods (trashed)
-3ttt Stem (panto'd & milled), Competizione bar model w/ Ribbon bar tape (still in very good shape!)
-San Marco Concor SuperCorsa saddle
-Shimano hubs, QR's, Hyperglide 7 spd FW (13-26); not OE
-Fiamme Duran rims (I believe these are FiR made rims); not OE
-Michelin tires (20mm front; 23mm rear)

Frame being left untouched except cleaning, waxing (decals are not available, paint touch-up tough to match). Drivetrain is being removed and replaced with different OFMEGA parts; other parts needed for OE equipment on a much rarer bike, Campagnolo parts reserved for future work.