Originally Posted by not2fast
I am immune to the "Italian effect" because I have lived there, and know that Ferrari is the exception, not the rule.
When you think of Italian workmanship, you should be thinking FIAT, not Ferrari.
Oh nonsense. Italian frames and parts are easily the highest quality you can buy, you just have to pay for it.
And while you're at exceptions:
Colnago
Campagnolo
Kuota
Lamborghini
Alfa Romero
Bianchi
DeRosa
Gios
the entire fashion industry
etc., etc., etc.,
FIAT is the exception.