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07-12-09 | 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hilarystone

Marnati was a Milan based Italian builder who built for several teams (Benotto, Gios etc) and for pro riders – his frames must have been at least sound – no, I am teasing, the ones I have seen pics of were really nice though I have never seen any in the flesh...

Umberto Marnati was also a mechanic and builder at Legnano, I believe, before starting his own atelier. His son took over the operation after his death.

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