Originally Posted by
Wileyone
I think some of us focus too much on the Country of origin rather than the bike itself.
Back in the early eighties I was lucky enough to have a 1978 Trek TX900 and a 1978 colnago master. The Trek would run circles around the colnago there was absolutely no comparison. Given that to this day I would never even consider owning a colnago. Or understand the prices they go for. The OP mentioned Galmozzi I have a 1969 that is very special. But I also have a 1967 Holdsworth that is equally special. Both very well made with great attention to detail.
So my suggestion is for the OP is to get educated and evaluate bikes on their own merits not the country of origin.
I agree with this logic. I’m not completely limiting myself to Italian only and have actually been looking at bikes from other producing countries as well. There’s an amazing handmade Trek 730 from 1979 locally available that I looked at and loved, loaded with Campy gear, Brooks saddle, etc, but alas it was far too big for me.