Originally Posted by
bikemig
Did you buy this in the US or Italy? Gus Betat in New Orleans imported Viners to the US. I saw a number of these bikes. They had, I believe, fairly steep geometry. Folks who raced criteriums liked them a lot.
I bought these last 2 frames in New Hampshire. The Viner has a registration decal from Harvard University which considering the frame condition and lack of original decals probably was added much later in its life, making its origin of purchase difficult to place without a serial number. The Moser frame had Texas shop and club decals so there is no link between the two in my opinion. The guy I bought them from was just advertising some old parts and was not what I would consider a collector or flipper, more of a scavenger who probably picked up the frames already stripped. He really didn't know anything about them which is why they were cheap aside from their conditions.
Originally Posted by
noobinsf
Regardless of this frame being ID'd as a Viner I appreciate you digging up that link on the old chrome frame; very interesting look and research. I think I would have purchased it at that cost which is essentially why I bought this frame (unknown at the time) and the Moser for $75 combined. I might test ride the Moser when complete, but the Viner is a keeper for me to ride.