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Old 01-03-07 | 10:43 AM
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From: L.I., N.Y.

Bikes: Scattante R-670, Specialized Hard Rock

1976 Garlatti, is it Columbus

New to the site. This is my first post.

In 1977 I worked in my neighborhood bike shop. Long story short, the owner took a brand new Garlatti from one of his distributers that had been in the NYC bike show showcasing the Campy Nouvo Gran Sport Components. I purchased the bike for $500 and rode it as my primary bike for about 8-9 years. While it did not have a Columbus sticker we were always under the impression that it was. I have had in and out of use since then and have recently pulled it out of a long storage. I am almost done with a complete overhall, repacking hubs, headset and bottom bracket. The bike is a bueaty, full chrome, some minor pitting, paint is beat-up. Still a great ride. But thinking of selling. Put the money towards a mountain bike.

Two Questions.
1. I weighed the Frame / without fork. 5lbs. Anyway to tell if it is Columbus?
2. Any thoughts on value? Bike is all Campy Gran Sport, except Universal Super 68 Brakes, Mavic hand built wheels, tubular, with old fashion wire wrap at spoke crosses.

Any help is appreciated.

Eric

PS: Garlatti is a small bike company out of Parma Italy, Not many around the states.
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