Thursday, September 13, 2012

Ole Skool Frame #5 : RIH Basso Super Sport Race

Ride a piece of history. 

This 1986 (estimated) RIH Super Sport Race was build by the famed builder BASSO in the Veneto province, Northern Italy. It sports chromed fork, lugs and chainstay. 

There is evidence that the entire bike was chromed prior to painting as revealed by some minor paint chips. The chrome remains in excellent condition, despite its age. 

Measurements: 
Seat Tube - 51cm (c-c) 
Top Tube - 52 cm long (c-c) 
Notable Features: 
- BASSO pantographs on Fork, Seatstays
 - finely crafted lug work typical of high end Italian frames of its time 
- brazed on cable guides below bottom bracket 
- beautifully shaped rear brake mount

Price : SGDxxxx  - SOLD!! Thanks to the nice gentlemen! Hope you have years of enjoyment with this!









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