I recently picked up an old Gianella bike that I don't know much about. Rather than start a new post, I thought I would ask my question here in this thread I found in the archives.

Before anyone says anything, no I don't think this bike is a Marinoni like the OP did, based on the components I don't even think it's high end. It just would be nice to know something about the bike/what it is made of, if that's possible. I'm hoping someone has some knowledge stored away that might help me. The guy I bought it from knew almost nothing about it.

What I know:

1. A mish-mash of components, I have no idea what was original to the bike
- SR stem/Sakae Road Champion bars (replaced with Cinelli bars/stem)
- Low level shimano RD/FD
- Ambrosio Rims/Suzue hubs (4 H LPF on rear hub)
- Dia Compe brakes
- Bianchi dropouts on both frame/fork
-Sugino VT crankset
- SR alloy stem
- Vetta seat

2. No sticker anywhere indicating frame material.

3. No serial # that I can find anywhere, just the letter A on the bottom of the frame.

I don't have a scale, but it has a nice weight to it, and the ride is great. I've really been enjoying it so far. It desperately needs a cleaning/overhaul, but that can wait a couple weeks until I retire it to the basement for the cruddy Toronto winter.

All pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zweiduc...7622601310235/

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