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1998 Romic Velo Racer

Original specifications: Gipiemme drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #79937

Model year: 1998
Category: Track
Original MSRP: $1,450.00
Sizes: Buyer's choice
Colors: Black, Custom Combo, Custom Fade, Gold, Green, Grey, Metallic Black, Metallic Gold, Metallic Gray, Metallic Green, Metallic Orange, Metallic Purple, Metallic Red, Metallic Silver, Metallic Sovereign Blue, Metallic Teal, Metallic White, Metallic Yellow, Or
Geometry: Legacy reference
In this record: 22 specifications · original MSRP · geometry

Original buildReynolds 531 · Gipiemme · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

1 size · 19 colors

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Published sizes

Buyer's choice

Published colors

BlackCustom ComboCustom FadeGoldGreenGrey

+ 13 more colors + 15 more colors

GreenGreyMetallic BlackMetallic GoldMetallic GrayMetallic GreenMetallic OrangeMetallic PurpleMetallic RedMetallic SilverMetallic Sovereign BlueMetallic TealMetallic WhiteMetallic YellowOr

Frameset

Frame Construction	Lugged
Frame Material	Reynolds 531
Fork	Romic
Fork Material	Reynolds 531, flat crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Gipiemme
Crankset	Gipiemme
Bottom Bracket	Gipiemme, 107mm spindle
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	1-speed
Chain	KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Not included

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1" Gipiemme
Handlebar	Cinelli 66
Stem	Cinelli 2/A
Saddle	Iscaselle Record vinyl
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-242, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Gipiemme
Rims	Campagnolo Moskva 80, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	700 x 20c Michelin Tracer
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements

Measurement	Legacy reference
Top tube	565 mm
Head-tube angle	76°
Seat-tube angle	76°
Chainstay / rear center	385 mm
Wheelbase	970 mm
Fork offset / rake	29 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Seatpost · Original

Kalloy SP-242

27.2mm diameter

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Front tire · Original

700 x 20c Michelin Tracer

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Rims · Original

Campagnolo Moskva 80

32-hole

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Front tire: 700 x 20c Michelin Tracer
Drivetrain: 1-speed
Seatpost diameter: 27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Gipiemme, 107mm spindle · 68mm English

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: Lugged · Fork: Romic · Reynolds 531, flat crown

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Gipiemme · Crankset: Gipiemme · Bottom bracket: Gipiemme, 107mm spindle · Rear cogs: 1-speed · Chain: KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"

Check chain tension and chainline, rotate the drivetrain through a full revolution and confirm the rear axle or tensioning hardware cannot slip.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Campagnolo Moskva 80, 32-hole · Hubs: Gipiemme · Front tire: 700 x 20c Michelin Tracer

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Gipiemme · Handlebar: Cinelli 66 · Stem: Cinelli 2/A · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-242, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Iscaselle Record vinyl · Pedals: Not included

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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1998 Romic Velo Racer