The frame rides phenomenally well. I bought the frame/fork off of Craigslist (for really cheap) when I lived in Calgary, and sent the frameset to Marinoni's factory/workshop in Montreal for some work (re-paint, custom brazing / braze removals). According to the folks there, mr. Guiseppi did some of the work on the frame himself.

The geometry is more relaxed than most "Special" models that I've seen - it rides beautifully.

I'll be bidding the fair bicycle "adieu" soon, as I am in a position of significantly downsizing and will be down to a single "do all" bike. An artisan framed road bike is a luxury rather than a necessity, so the Marinoni will be put up on the auction block pretty soon...

It was a really fun project!

While in Calgary, I think I saw at least one "nishiki era" Norco road bike daily, at least five CCM's and the odd Miele or 'noni.