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Old 01-14-22, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuckk View Post
Maybe 20 years ago I picked this SLX Marinoni Special at big trash day.
Bent, and 1 or 2cm too small for me, I stripped the Victory group and after straightening the frame, packed it up into the attic.
Now, in my mid-70's, I realized that I probably have shrunk enough to ride the bike.
Pulled it out of the attic, installed a headset and BB, found an appropriate crank and wheels.
Supposed to be a cold and windy weekend, so I'll probably get it mostly together.

Love it when this happens, few marques deserve to be resurrected more than a Marinoni.
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