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

Description

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S#3019TD

This frame has a lot of history. Released in 1999, The Italian hand built Columbus Altec II 7000-series aluminum tubing Spada was nothing short of the perfect ride. Built for speed, the Spada was designed to race with super light aluminum tubing, beautifully smoothed at each joint, but made sure to reinforce the bottom bracket with heavy welds to pump up its stiffness. But the remarkable thing about the Spada is that while it is highly stiff and responsive, corners like it’s on rails and accelerates like a bat out of hell, it’s strangely compliant over rough roads and has a very soft, comfortable “feeling” ride!

Additionally, in 1999, Ontario Canada, an aggressive anti-drug campaign was ramping up its efforts spreading drug awareness throughout North America. D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) sponsored a bike racing team (OPOA – Ontario Police Officers Association) and used the Spada to steed its racers. There is simply no hesitation when you stomp on the pedals and the bike just takes off making this bike an excellent racer. DARE still sponsors races in Canada to this day and Ontario is a wonderful cycling city.

Condition:

Please watch the video in the photo gallery. The frame is in very good condition except for cosmetic blemishes. Chipped paint, scratches and peeling decals are primarily the only detractors. Everything else is great. Threads are excellent.

Sizing and fit:

• Please note, if the frame size is not indicated on the frame itself, we will use the top tube effective reach to determine the frame size.
• Measurements: c-c = center to center, t-c = top to center, t-b=top to bottom.
• Posted vs measured – if the frame has a measurement in print, that’s the measurement used (posted), otherwise, if measured with calipers or tape, the measurement will be identified as (measured).
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  • • Frame size: Medium  #55 cm (posted)
    • A Top Tube (effective) c-c: 55cm (measured)
    • B. Seat Tube t-c: 58.5cm (measured)
    • C. Down Tube c-c: 63.5cm (measured)
    • F. Head Tube t-b: 15cm (measured)
    • D. Chain Stay c-c: #40.5cm (measured)
    • Steerer Tube: 1-1/8“
    • Rear Dropout spacing: # 130mm
    • Wheel: 700c

Included with the frame

• • Front fork: YES 
  • Cable guides: YES
  • Rear Derailleur hangar: YES – brazeon
  • Front Brazeon mount: NO
  • Water bottle screws: YES
  • Seat clamp: YES | NO

Sizing to Build – What do I need to build up this frame?

* The equipment below is NOT INCLUDED with the frame. The measurements are for your information.

1. 1. Headset needed: Recommended Headset type:   External : 1-1/8″ x 30mm
   2.  Bottom Bracket needed: Shell width: 68 mm BC: 36 x 24 Italian 
   3. Stem needed: Steerer tube:  1-1/8″
   4. Seatpost needed: Diameter: 27.2 mm
   5. Front Derailleur needed: Type / size:  Clamp size 31.8mm
   6. Brakes needed: Type: Cantilever Rim

Weights

• • Frame weight: # 1525 grams / 3.4lbs
  • Fork weight: # 545 grams / 1.2lbs

Materials:

• • Frame: # Columbus Altec II 7000-series aluminum
  • Fork: #  Reflex carbon fiber