Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Melbourne, Aus
Bikes: Bates (of Coburg) track bike(60s/70s?), Malvern Star Ladies coronation (1953), SuperElliots pathracer (60s?), Repco pathracer (1964), Holland Ladies (50s?), Moa (50s?), Hillman Ladies (40s?), Batavia? (40s?), Malvern Star 2 star ladies (50s?)...etc.
I love these threads about the older stuff! And iab, that bike still slays me ev'ry time. You gotta get some pics with the "new" Margherita!!
Anyone got photos of a first gen Ghuggini? Or seen photos of one? Or actually seen one in the flesh?
And speaking of rod derailleurs: does anyone know if any of the other Italian rod-actuated derailleurs of the 40s were used in big races? Or any races, since I s'pose a couple were for casual riders only, perhaps? I'm referring to the Monviso, Supercambio, Cardinali, Benato, Molina, Lucchini etc. Would be keen to hear any further info on them if anyone has any.