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Delaware Dave 07-31-23 02:31 PM

Who is the frame builder?
 
I have had this bike for over 30 years. The frame was given to me by a Pro Cyclist. It was hanging in his garage, it had been crashed and had a bent down tube. I replaced the down tube and repainted. I was told it was a Marinoni. I just checked with Marinoni’s builder and they said it wasn’t their frame. Can anyone identify? Thanks
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0af4ea036.jpeg
Has fluted tubing but the down tube had been in a crash. I replaced it with a chrome moly tube.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5f327b9b2.jpeg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2589c81dc.jpeg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a5a1843fc.jpeg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bceb3f65c.jpeg

georges1 07-31-23 02:35 PM

I don't know who built the frame but it was nicely done :thumb:

MauriceMoss 07-31-23 02:48 PM

It's a Marnati. The portacatena dropouts put it around end of 70s/early 80s, so it was likely built by Umberto Marnati,although possibly by his son Daniele.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e1859c3921.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...63a425625a.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...765fc52f0f.jpg

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cdbbb0fb3b.jpg

merziac 07-31-23 03:31 PM

MM to the rescue, again. ;)

Delaware Dave 07-31-23 04:05 PM

“ It's a Marnati”
 
THANK YOU!!! Mystery solved for me


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