While shoveling a truck load of fine shale, to level out the driveway at my lake cottage, my wife gives me a shout - phone. I ran to the cottage, said hello and, after a moment or two, said I will be right there.

I drove into the city, went to the place and brought this little Colnago home for a very good price. I don't want the bicycle, but the Campy high flange hubs, laced with butted staniless steel spokes, to Ambrosia Super Elite rims, coupled with the Campy record BB, did catch my attention, as did the Cinelli Criterium handlebars....