Originally Posted by
T-Mar
The Gardin looks like it may be from the period just before the split with Rino. It has some sort of Modolo brakes and appears to have the Modolo shift levers. The drivetrain appears to have been upgraded.
Given the apparent discrepancy in sizing, that should be your prime consideration. Drive side photos would probably provide a lot more information.
T-Mar, can I ask your opinion? I am interested in that Gardin but they are asking a fair bit of cheddar for it so I was thinking of offering up a trade, but want to know which bike is better. I have this Sakai Select that i've updated a bit but it's mostly as is, which was in great condition.
I would really like to own a local bike to the GTA but Miele's in my opinion are priced out of my comfort zone around here.
Shimano 600 friction components
Suginao crank
made in Japan
so I thought this Gardin would be interesting to have.