1990s Caloi aluminum carbon frame set 54 cm

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1990s aluminum and carbon Caloi frameset 54 cm with decals 

Frame and Wheel is bringing a 1990s aluminum and carbon Caloi 54 cm frame set to market on eBay. The frameset has had one previous owner, who purchased it new at Open Road Bicycles in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997 (Jacksonville is or was the location of the Brazilian bicycle manufacturer’s US subsidiary). The previous owner rode the bicycle without any crashes for a few years, but then tired of its strong green finish and had the paint removed with the intention of having the frame repainted a more tolerable color. This project was never completed and the frameset has been in storage ever since. The model of this aluminum frame set is not known to Frame and Wheel. The frame set features a Kinesis carbon fiber front fork, an aluminum seatpost clamp, a Stronglight Delta headset, an aluminum seat post and a Caloi saddle. There are a variety of original Caloi decals for the down tube and head tube. The frameset weighs 3 kg (6.6 pounds). The serial number on the non-drive side dropout reads: DD69875. The owner is selling the frameset because he has a lighter and newer bike to race and ride and he needs to clear out the bike clutter in his house. The frameset is being sold as is.

Review of condition

The frame is clean and in good condition. There is no corrosion anywhere on the frame; there are no dents or bends in the frame; the frame is aligned properly; the derailleur hanger is straight; the head set turns smoothly; the threads in the bottom bracket are not corroded or stripped; the threading in the down tube shifter bolts is clean and not stripped; the seat post bolts work fine; the saddle has no scratches or tears; and the front forks are not cracked or scratched. Frame and Wheel found the following features: paint from the previous finish still remains in small patches on the chain stays, the seat stays and around the bottom bracket. The threads in the bottom bracket need to be cleaned. Frame and Wheel inspected this bicycle very carefully, but cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted.

Frame and Wheel conclusion

This frame set will make a nice project for the restoration enthusiast. It is on its way to becoming a classic example of “hybrid” technology, when manufacturers were beginning to transition from aluminum to carbon.

Specifications

Frame: Caloi aluminum

Front fork: Kinesis carbon fiber

Measurements

Seat tube (c-t): 57.5 cm (c-c): 54 cm 

Top tube (c-c): 55.5 cm

Head tube: 12.5 cm

Spacing: 130 mm (R) 100 mm (F)

Bottom bracket 68 mm English thread

Weight: 3 kg (6.6 pounds)

Seat post: aluminum 26.4 mm

Headset: 1”