Originally Posted by
mrjav
gomango, I'm fairly good friends with Ciöcc and can give him a shout for you. I also know the young guy who runs the website and likely checks email - it's Italy. They're probably enjoying great food and wine! I've written and filmed a little about Giovanni (he's restored a number of old bikes for me) on my blog (below). I'm currently lusting after the Aeta, which he wants to do in my custom-brand for me. You're right... the prices are great, the quality is top for Italy. He frequently compares himself (maybe with envy) with Sachs. He's a great old guy, cancer-beater and proud of it, and still very active with lots of new ideas in his head.
http://rorymasini.blogspot.com/search/label/Ciöcc
pm me for my contact and I'll give you a shout, and say 'hi' to Minneapolis for me!
Thanks for the note!
If you haven't been in Minneapolis lately, you should see the daily bike traffic on the streets.
Any type of bicycle you ever care to see!
I met a fellow yesterday riding a very nice late 70s Masi, on his way home from work.
Additionally, I will certainly pm you about this wonderful builder.
Currently, I am really trying to work through the process on a special bicycle for my wife for an anniversary gift.
She currently rides a De Rosa Primato, which we picked up from a Minneapolis team rider.
I am sorting out a new build for myself, a Kvale, and then saving for her frameset.
We will be back in Bayern, Austria, and Italy in the summer of 2013.
I think it would be very tempting to order a special frameset and pick it up in person.
Aaron here on our forum has done this and had a reportedly wonderful experience with his Marnati.
Maybe an Aeta would be the right choice for my wife as well.
That might compliment her De Rosa, not replace it.
Time will tell.
Edit: Love your blog btw.