Thread: Garlatti ID?
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Old 06-07-22 | 05:27 AM
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T-Mar
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I don't remember the model name but that's the boom era Garlatti club racer model. The derailleurs are bottom of the line Campagnolo Valentino. These were typically found on the Italian club racer and upper entry level models of the era and are nothing to write home about. This would originally have been outfitted with a tubular wheelset but has been retro-fitted (or rebuilt) as a wired-on wheelset with steel rims. It sports one of the world's most uncomfortable saddle and appears to have several other issues (neglect, corrosion, missing brake hoods, siezed derailleur pivot). Despite the presence of rear dropout with an integral derailleur hanger, the frame is only a hi-tensile steel. The rear axle is asfar back as possible in the dropouts, contributing to the illusion of very long chainstays. So, even though Montreal is one of the highest price Canadian markets, I'd be passing on this one.
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