So, I'm looking at a bike that's being advertised as a Grandezza Tour de France. I've never heard of this maker before and am finding it exceedingly difficult to do any internet investigation of it... I was wondering if anyone here knew much about it? Had even heard of it before? I've got a small picture too, but it doesn't show the decals or much of anything so it's hard to say. Any info would be great!


Thanks,
Zack H

I don't know anything about the brand but it looks low end...Pie plate, cottered cranks and turkey levers. I'd pass....

Pass. It's heavy, sloppy, slow... You can do better. What's he asking?

He's asking $140, but I get the impression I could talk him a ways down. Still- heavy, sloppy and slow, I might as well just spare myself the effort and pass entirely. Thanks.

What size are you looking for? Judging from the proximity of the Craigslist listing I'd say you're close to me...Want me to keep an eye out for you?

Hey - that would be so kind of you! Thanks! I'm in Seattle... I was riding a 54, but needed to keep cranking up the seatpost so I'm guessing I could go a bit bigger, say 54-56 maybe. 30-32" standover? And ideally, I'm looking for a european wonder, rather than japanese or american (I know that just because it's euro doesn't make it quality, but I admit, I like the snobby concept), but hey, if something incredible from another continent comes along, who am I to pass it up?

Oh, and I'm a dead sucker for 70's bikes. Not to throw a wishlist at you, but you know, if you've got a friend who's got a friend who happens to be selling...