Thank you unworthy1 ! I’m still hoping/waiting for a reply from the Pelizzoli shop, as I have so many questions. It’s been a pleasure to work on this thing, and for now I’ve accepted that it’ll keep its secrets with an air of cool Italian mystique. It’s only missing a smoke and shades.

Meanwhile, watching the mercury climb past 50 with nary a cloud in the sky, I couldn’t contain myself, so I chucked the Gran Sport pedals on and took it around the block. A small ride to minimize salt exposure, but my goodness it was fun! Much as I love my touring Miyata winter commuter, this was a welcome change of pace. At first blush, very light, very responsive (as expected), but surprisingly stable and smooth over a couple rough patches. I can feel it wants to go fast!


Bonus: bike on bridge!