Quattro Assi Frame
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The Mississippi Flash
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Quattro Assi Frame
I've acquired a Quattro Assi frame and was wanting some information on it. I found some frames on Bikeframe.com but none of them appear to be the frame I have. I can post a pic if anyone is familiar with this brand and could tell by looking. It has wmlewisimports.com on it and either C or G66. Was told it was an aluminum frame. Any help steering me to where I can get more info on this frame would be appreciated.
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Quattro Assi (4-aces) was the "house brand" frame name for William Lewis imports. He sourced frames from a variety of manufactures and sold them under the Quattro Assi brand (as well as importing Tomassini and several other nice name brand frames). I still have a Quattro Assi columbus EL-OS frame (awaiting long overdue restoration) that I got from them in a racing sponsorship deal about 20 years ago. It was built in columbia by Canopus. Bill always managed to source and sell fairly cutting edge frames at good prices. It looks as if all the William Lewis imports business web presence has evaporated so I wouldnt be suprized if Bill retired and shut down the business, it was always somewhat of a small one or two man operation.
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The Mississippi Flash
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Thanks, I did try the phone number listed and it was disconnected. I emailed the local govt offices to see if they might have any contact info. I plan on building a bike around this frame but have no clue where to start. Real cherry here. I may try a local bike club or LBS for some help. Does the C or G66 mean anything to you?
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Some Info on the G66;
https://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=8206
These were almost certainly usually sold as bare frames and then built up however the buyer wanted to go. Dont stress over trying to replicate an original spec for the parts, use whatever suits you.
https://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=8206
These were almost certainly usually sold as bare frames and then built up however the buyer wanted to go. Dont stress over trying to replicate an original spec for the parts, use whatever suits you.
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Great, I just wish I know where to get started. I guess first I've got to determine the specs. Fellow I bought it from said he thought it was a 52 to 54 size, which would be just right for me. thanks again for the help
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Oh boy this brings back lots of memories. I wanted a Quartto Assi frame because there was a little tiny ad somewhere in a Mag. It was a bike that not too many people had heard of so I lusted after it. many of them were alum. Sean Kelly was one of my childhood heroes. Have a look at the link.
https://www.texascyclesport.com/news.htm
This may help you. Seeing the blue (non slop) and red one still gives me wood. https://forums.roadbikereview.com/bik...ns-206344.html
https://www.texascyclesport.com/news.htm
This may help you. Seeing the blue (non slop) and red one still gives me wood. https://forums.roadbikereview.com/bik...ns-206344.html
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I have a G66 Quattro Assi frame and fork. Bought in Los Angeles 3 years ago when Wm Lewis was still in business. I believe it's technically a 53 - which equates to around a 55 since it's compact geometry.
The guy I purchased it from tried to cut his own fork and screwed it up so I ordered one directly from Bill. When I was ready to buy another frame from him last year, I was disappointed to find he had sold his inventory and retired. I have a Tommassini bike purchased form Wm. Lewis Imports back in the early 90's and for me, it was part of a rich tradition and sad to see it go away. I spoke with Bill by phone and he doesn't know what the new owner is doing or why he hasn't continued the business.
The G66 is one of my all-time favorite frames. It's light, responsive, doesn't beat me up like other aluminum frames I've ridden. I love this bike.
The guy I purchased it from tried to cut his own fork and screwed it up so I ordered one directly from Bill. When I was ready to buy another frame from him last year, I was disappointed to find he had sold his inventory and retired. I have a Tommassini bike purchased form Wm. Lewis Imports back in the early 90's and for me, it was part of a rich tradition and sad to see it go away. I spoke with Bill by phone and he doesn't know what the new owner is doing or why he hasn't continued the business.
The G66 is one of my all-time favorite frames. It's light, responsive, doesn't beat me up like other aluminum frames I've ridden. I love this bike.
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