Every now and again, something kinda neat comes along, and today's offering was a Gardin "Special". Full Columbus SL, Campagnolo drops, Modolo Speedy black anodized brakes, Rino transmission, seat post and pedals, all anodized black. What I believe is a Rino cranks set with black anodized rings and a Rino leather saddle.

And, of course, the bike, at 59cm (c-c) is just too big for me:-(

The black anodized stuff will go on my ALAN, freeing up a near perfect Shimano 600 grouppo. Perhaps the black anodized Rino hubs will also find their way there. Pretty soon, I will have to use night vision, just to find that old Italian beauty. I really like that bike, both in appearance and ride quality.

Anyway, thought you might like to have a peek at what I think might be an early Gardin.

Oh, I almost forgot. The bike was equipped with a beautiful, all chrome Colnago embossed hand pump. It, too, is too big for any of my rides.

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