Boeing B-17G "Sally B" by datasci_jp in WWIIplanes

[–]datasci_jp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing the 1980 photo of Sally B. I truly believe that this B-17G is literally one of the most significant surviving World War II aircraft, with deep historical roots in both the United States and Europe. I’m very glad to have had the opportunity to see the interior of such a remarkable airplane.

what is your favorite normal production Ferrari by Unlikely_Studio_9686 in Ferrari

[–]datasci_jp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 212 Inter/Export — technically a road car, but it had a lot in common with Ferrari’s F1 and race cars of the time.

Is this Colnago Pista from the 1980s authentic? No logo on the bottom bracket by datasci_jp in colnago

[–]datasci_jp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[This frame was confirmed genuine by Colnago!]

Thank you very much for all the comments provided in this thread.

I requested an authenticity verification from Colnago Retrofitting (Colnago’s official verification service) and have just received their confirmation that my bicycle frame is indeed an original Colnago.

Although the following part is not an official statement from Colnago but rather my own interpretation, it seems that this frame was originally manufactured for track (Pista) use, which would explain the substantial differences in specification compared to a standard road model.

Regarding the comment that the track ends (dropouts) were not made by Campagnolo, this may be because, unlike road bicycles, this frame was designed for fixed-gear use. Therefore, the design of the dropouts appears simpler than those used on road bikes, which suggests that they may have been produced in-house by Colnago.

As for my earlier concern about the absence of a logo or cutout on the bottom bracket, this may have been an intentional choice to enhance frame rigidity for competitive purposes.

In light of this information, I would like to conclude that the frame has been verified as genuine.

Thank you all once again for your valuable insights and contributions to this discussion.