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Originally Posted by
unworthy1
Many Torellis were built by Mondonico and imported to the USA as unpainted frames for final paint and prep. This looks like a late '80s "budget" model (based on tre-tubi Aelle frame) so probably not built by Mondo (but not certain either way). It's NOT junk, just made to offer quality at a lower price point. I bet it rides just fine, most Torellis do, so ride and enjoy it. DON'T do anything surgical to the frame if you ever want to return it to multi-speed, for yourself or another.
Yep. My guess is late 80's/early 90's due to the recessed brake bolts and internal cable routing. I found a good deal on a Torelli from roughly the same era for my gf but hers has the funky rubber cable guides that plug into the holes in the top tube.
Not junk by any means.
Last edited by marqueemoon; 12-02-07 at 11:37 PM.