Torelli Spada Frame and Fork, Carbon-Aluminum, 55cm, Medium, Team Dare

Description

⭐Condition
Very good condition with cosmetic blemishes including **chipped paint, scratches and peeling decals**. No structural damage. All threads are excellent. The carbon fork is in great shape.

📏Will this fit me?
Frame Size: 55cm – Medium

• Top Tube: 55cm (center-to-center)
• Seat Tube: 58.5cm (top-to-center)
• Down Tube: 63.5cm (center-to-center)
• Chainstays: 40.5cm (center-to-center)
• Head Tube: 15cm

📦What’s Included

• Torelli Spada aluminum frame
• Reflex carbon fiber fork
• Cable guides, rear derailleur hanger (braze-on), water bottle screws

🚴The Ride
The Spada delivers that rare combination – highly stiff and responsive for racing demands, yet strangely compliant over rough roads with a comfortable ride quality. Columbus Altec II aluminum is beautifully smoothed at each joint with reinforced bottom bracket welds for maximum stiffness. When you stomp on the pedals, this frame responds instantly with no hesitation.

🔧Workshop Wisdom
The Italian threading (36×24) requires specific bottom brackets – a detail that separates authentic Italian frames from mass-market alternatives. Plan accordingly for your build.

Before You Buy – A Note from Paul
Every frame I sell has been personally inspected and honestly described, but I want you to be 100% confident in your decision. Please take a moment to watch the detailed video included with this listing. Due to the personal nature of frame fit and the cost of shipping, I cannot accept returns. That’s why I encourage you to reach out to me directly with any questions, whether they’re about dimensions, condition, or build suggestions. I’m Paul – not a chatbot, not a sales team, just a fellow cyclist who wants to make sure this frame finds the right home. Let’s talk about this frame and make sure it’s perfect for you before you buy.

🔧What do I need to build this frame? (Please contact me if you need anything here)

• Headset: External 1-1/8″ x 30mm
• Bottom Bracket: 68mm shell, 36×24 Italian threading
• Seatpost: 27.2mm
• Front Derailleur: 31.8mm clamp
• Brakes: Cantilever rim brakes
• Stem: 1-1/8″ steerer
• Rear spacing: 130mm
• Wheel clearance: 700c wheels

📋Other Frame Details

• Material: Columbus Altec II 7000-series aluminum with Reflex carbon fork
• Weight: Frame 1525g (3.4 lbs), Fork 545g (1.2 lbs)
• Hand-built Italian construction with reinforced bottom bracket
• Racing provenance with Team D.A.R.E. history
• Smoothed tube joints with precision welding
• Year: 1999

Is This Your Bike Thing?
If you appreciate Italian craftsmanship and want a frame with genuine racing heritage, this Spada combines Columbus premium aluminum with proven race geometry. Contact me to discuss build options and make this piece of cycling history your next project.

**Keywords:** Torelli, Spada, Columbus, Altec, aluminum, 55cm, Italian, racing, D.A.R.E., medium, carbon fork