This second-hand Gasparro Artisanal road frame represents a high-caliber example of classic French custom framebuilding. Built with legendary double-butted Vitus 971 steel tubing, this lightweight chassis offers the perfect balance of compliance, stiffness, and traditional aesthetics. The frame features meticulous lug work and classic French-threaded interfaces, making it an exceptional base for a period-correct, high-end retro build.
Technical Strengths & Integrity
Constructed for serious road use, this frameset exhibits precise geometry measuring 55.5 cm (seat tube, bottom bracket center to top of the tube) by 55.5 cm (top tube, center to center). With a total weight of 2460g, it remains remarkably competitive with other premium steel formulations of the era. To complete your retro steering setup, you can pair this frame with a classic Vintage Aluminium Handlebar qGuid 420-24.6mm.
Please note that the photos are part of the description, allowing you to visually inspect the precise alignment, lugs, and surface condition. It is designed for standard 700c caliper brakes and features classic spacing to accept vintage hubs, such as a premium Mavic 500 RD Front/Rear Hubset.
Technical Specifications
- Size: 55
- Seat Tube Dimension (a): 55.5 cm (bottom bracket center to top of tube)
- Top Tube Dimension (b): 55.5 cm (center to center)
- Rear Spacing: 122 mm
- Thread (bottom bracket): 35x100 "French"
- Thread (fork): 25X100
- Material: Vitus 971 Steel Tubing
- Weight: 2460 g
FAQ
What is the threading standard on this Gasparro frame?
This frame features French thread standards. The bottom bracket is 35x100 French and the fork steer tube is 25x100 French.
What are the exact measurements of the tubes?
The seat tube measures 55.5 cm from the bottom bracket center to the top of the tube. The top tube measures 55.5 cm from center to center.
What is the rear dropout spacing of this frame?
The rear dropout spacing is 122 mm, which is ideal for classic 5-speed or 6-speed vintage freewheel hubs.
What steel tubing was used to build this frame?
It is hand-built with Vitus 971 double-butted steel tubes, known for their light weight and excellent ride characteristics.
