Univega Nuovo Touring
05-15-10, 02:12 PM
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Univega Nuovo Touring
I recently picked up a Univega Nuovo Touring at a thrift store for $20. I am familiar with the Nuovo Sport, but have never seen the touring. Pictures tell the story better [faster] than words can. Only thing I left out is brake levers are Dia Compe with hoods. Can anyone tell me anything about this bike, i'm not too informed on Univegas.
05-15-10, 10:48 PM
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I'm by no means a Univega expert and I'm sure the experts will chime in, in due course. Based on comparison with my 1982 Viva Touring, your Nuovo Touring appears to be a little more recent, and a higher spec. According to the one decal on the frame, my Viva Touring has non-butted Cro-Moly tubing; by omission I'd guess the fork & stays are hi-ten. I can't tell you much else, since I acquired it as a frame & fork only.
If you're not aware, you can pick the mfg. year off the letter at the beginning of the serial number, I=1980, J=1981 etc.
If you're not aware, you can pick the mfg. year off the letter at the beginning of the serial number, I=1980, J=1981 etc.
05-16-10, 10:54 AM
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I really like those pedals. Anyone know if they (or a copycat) are still made?
05-16-10, 12:29 PM
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Go to the Unofficical Univega Appreciation thread on this forum for the experts. You got a great deal; it was mostlikely made by Miyata.
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