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Torelli, 2009 ~

 

Torelli Carbon fiber frames ~

Perla L.E. ~  885 grams!

The Perla is a gorgeous limited edition frameset from the master designers at Torelli. Hand wrapped (UHM) Ultra High Modulus carbon throughout, full carbon fork. Exclusive features include an integrated seat mast, bottom bracket option of English or BB30, plus the coolest carbon paint job around. Paint is a stunning pearl white with electric blue panels.

Bottom bracket shell: The Perla is offered with a bottom bracket shell machined to fit English threading to accept all standard bottom brackets. And, it is optionally available fully machined to accept cranksets designed for oversized BB-30 bottom brackets. BB-30 bottom brackets use oversized 42mm bearings that press into the BB-30 shell against inner snap rings. We have BB-30 cranksets from FSA, Sram, and Zipp. And, we have adapters in stock to convert BB-30 to traditional English thread, just $24.99 (part #bb0030).

Includes frame, full carbon fork, integrated seat mast, and integrated headset.

Place your order now for this limited edition frameset. We expect to start shipping in late July 2010.

Qty: Torelli Perla L.E. carbon frameset     $1999.99

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Montefalco Carbon ~   875 grams!

A gorgeous pro-level carbon frameset from the master designers at Torelli. Hand wrapped 15K high modulus carbon throughout with oversized-tapered headtube and 1/4" lower stack, east-west elliptical top tube, S-bend seatstays, and straight bladed carbon fork. Color is white.red.black. Includes frame, fork, and headset. Accepts 31.6 seatpost and English threaded bottom bracket.  

Qty: Torelli Montefalco frameset                      $1699.99

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Torelli Selvino ~   950 grams!

Very likely the best value in a professional carbon frame on the market. Weight has been reduced to a feather-light 950 grams in size small! The 12K lugless carbon design allows Chairman Bill to put the strength where it is needed most while keeping the ride light and lively. The new rear wheel tuck (see picture on right) decreases turbulence in a critical area. A rich clear coat provides a lustrous finish while putting the fine carbon workmanship on full display. Includes a 350 gram full carbon fork! Color is black with yellow decals but if you prefer, we can provide any custom paint you would like. Includes frame, fork, and headset. Requires 31.6 seatpost and English threaded bottom bracket.

Now available with red rather than yellow decals!

Qty:   Torelli Selvino frame, fork, headset            $1299.99

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Torelli Cromoly steel frames ~

For lots of additional custom options on paint, chrome, and headsets see below.

Torelli Nitro Express ~

Handmade in Torelli's small Italian workshop of triple butted Columbus "Spirit" heat treated Niobium* cromoly throughout. TIG welded with fully forged dropouts and cast bottom bracket. Same time-tested geometry as the Torelli Countach. Painted in the U.S. in your choice of Torelli's 12 luscious Imron colors. Weight is 3.4 pounds. Requires 28.6mm front derailleur, 27.2 seatpost, and Italian threaded bottom bracket.

*NIOBIUM is a very special steel with manganese, chrome, nickel, molybdenum and niobium. In careful testing, Niobium is more effective than Vanadium and other alloys as a strengthening agent. Columbus' patented chemical composition improves resistance against precipitation and reduces the alloy grain size for a more resilient ride. After progressive drawing and forming NIOBIUM undergoes a special heat treatment that gives the steel its final characteristics. Niobium provides superior mechanical characteristics and higher resistance to environmental effects than conventional carbon steels.

Note on front end: Frameset includes a black Torelli Aspect carbon fork with 1" aluminum steerer tube. If you prefer, you can substitute a handmade Columbus cromoly threadless steel fork with cast Pavesi crown all painted to match or a Columbus "Minimal" full carbon fork. Also, the Nitro Express is now available with either traditional 1" or 1 1/8" oversized front end. Make your choice by selecting the fork size you desire in the dropdown list. The cromoly fork is available in 1" only, however, we could substitute a Pegoretti 1 1/8" cromoly fork if you desired; send us an email for upgrade cost.

Qty: Torelli Nitro Express frame and fork                                         $1699.99

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Save $400!

55cm red Specialissma ~

From a very limited run, the Specialissma is handmade of TIG welded Columbus Genius tubing. Genius is Columbus' top pro tubeset of Nivacrom, a special heat treated steel alloy that retains tremendous strength with very light weight. Frame weighs 3.6 lbs. Includes matching Genius fork with fully sloping external crown. Dropouts are the finest ever, genuine Campagnolo. Fits 27.2 seatpost, 70mm Italian bottom bracket, 1" threaded headset, and braze-on front derailleur. Was $1899.99   Now just $1499.99!

Seat tube is 55cm center to center with 55.4 top tube. Color is bright red with yellow decals.  

 

54cm red Express ~ 

Made of heat treated and TIG welded Columbus Nemo 747 cromoly with Columbus Carve carbon fiber seat stays, the Torelli Express is one of the lightest and finest steel frames available. The Torelli Aspect fork is also carbon fiber. Total frame weight is just 3.1 pounds! Most significantly, the comfort of this frame is astonishing. Yet, it has lots of jump and acceleration.

Torelli Express: "I've been looking for a yardstick bike, some steel creature by which I can compare all others. This is it. As a result of this test, steel remains my favorite material for a bike frame and the Torelli Nitro Express is now the finest steel bicycle I've ridden."   Bicyclist Magazine

For complete review, click here:     Torelli Express

Still available: 54cm red!

Qty:    54cm red Torelli Express - frame & fork                           $1499.99

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CountachRed.jpg (10287 bytes) Countach ~

 

"The ride quality is just super...a timeless blend of solidity and suppleness that speaks of generations of tubing evolution and time-honored construction....This is a pro-quality bike, one you could keep and race for years"  Bicyclist Magazine

The Countach frame is made of specially butted and TIG welded Columbus Life* tubing. Bottom bracket shell is investment-cast. The paint is the finest Dupont Imron and applied in the United States. Weight is 3.8 lbs.

*Columbus Life is a very special blend of cromoly steel: Spirit Niobium drawn to as thin as .45mm through the main triangle and matched to four rear stays of cold drawn Columbus Cyclex. Life has the exceptional mechanical characteristics of high breaking point, superior tenacity, and superb fatigue endurance.

Frameset includes a black Torelli Aspect carbon fork with aluminum steerer tube. If you prefer, you can substitute a handmade Columbus cromoly threadless steel fork with Pavesi cast crown all painted to match or a Columbus "Minimal" full carbon fork.

Also available in 2 extra small frame sizes, 44 and 46cm with 650c wheels !!

For an independent review of this fine frame click here:   Torelli Countach 

Qty:   Torelli Countach frame and fork                                  $1299.99

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Corsa Strada ~

  "I have to say it again: I love the blissfully quiet ride of the bike's heart of steel." Bicycling Magazine

The Torelli Corsa Strada is proof that a well designed frame made with care and slightly less exotic materials will ride much better than a frame with more exclusive tubing and less manufacturing care. One magazine editor noted that the Corsa Strada rode almost as well as the Cinelli Super Corsa he was reviewing at the same time. You can buy a few Corsa Stradas for the price of 1 Cinelli Super Corsa; that puts you FAR ahead!

The Corsa Strada is built in a small shop north of Padua, Italy. The tubing is Columbus Zona double-butted cromoly. The top tube is drawn down to .5 mm, nearly as thin as tubing can go. The seat lug and Italian threaded bottom bracket shell are investment cast. Front derailleur is attached by 28.6mm clamp so you use cranksets in all double, compact, and triple configurations. Our Corsa Stradas are shipped unpainted to the U.S. where they receive a lustrous paint finish of Dupont Imron plus clear coats. Frame weight is a mere 3.8 lbs. 

Frameset includes a black Torelli Aspect carbon fork with aluminum steerer tube. If you prefer, you can substitute a handmade Columbus cromoly threadless steel fork with cast Pavesi crown all painted to match or a Columbus "Minimal" full carbon fork.

Also available in 2 extra small frame sizes, 44 and 46cm with 650c wheels !!

Qty:    Torelli Corsa Strada TIG frame and fork                       $899.99

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We can customize your Torelli frame just as you desire. For the following options please send us a separate email along with your order and tell us just what you would like.

 

We will promptly send you a confirmation email for your records.  sales@bikyle.com

 

 

 

Chrome options for your Torelli cromoly steel frame ~

Fully chromed fork (for cromoly fork only) $100.
Chromed rear dropouts and right chainstay $310.
Chromed head lugs $310
Chromed rear dropouts only $250.
Fully chromed rear triangle $320.

 

 

*Allow apx 2 weeks extra time for chroming

 

 

Paint and decal options for your Torelli cromoly steel frame ~

 

 

Paint carbon fork in same color as frame add $15
Add frame decals to front of color matched fork no charge
Leave off the seat tube decals no charge
Leave off the down tube decals no charge
Cut the Italian flags off your decals no charge
Paint frame in 2 color fade (send us a picture of your desire) add $80.
Paint in any Dupont Imron color other than above selections add $60.
Add contrasting panels on seat tube and down tube add $160.

 

 

 

Headsets ~

 

Torelli cromoly steel frames require the addition of a headset. Select any threadless headset from our fine selection and Cycles BiKyle will machine and install with no charge for labor!  Click here:  Headsets

 

Note on headset size: Except for the Nitro Express, all Torelli cromoly frames require 1" headsets. The Nitro Express is available in your choice of 1" or 1 1/8" see above. If you are having us install your headset you needn't worry about size as we'll take care of that automatically.

 

 

 

Weights of forks for Torelli cromoly frames ~

 

  1. Columbus Minimal full carbon = 355 grams

  2. Torelli Aspect Carbon with aluminum steerer = 500 grams

  3. Columbus Threadless Cromoly-steel = 644 grams with 20cm steerer  (we can lathe-turn threads into this steerer tube, add $40)

 

 

Delivery ~

 

Generally, Torelli carbon frames are painted and ready to go. Of course, all our frames are carefully BiKyle machined and inspected before we ship. Allow apx 1 week to transfer a carbon frame from warehouse if necessary. We have a large inventory of Torelli cromoly steel frames waiting to be painted in your size and color selection. Allow apx 4 weeks to paint plus another week to ship from painter to us. On arrival, we internally rustproof then hand machine each steel frame before it's ready to ship or add parts. Allow apx 2 additional weeks for any added chrome.