: Re: [CR]the next thread Ole Eddy
> Gilbert,
>
> As proof as to wheather Coppi rode Masis, I offer this. One of the
> symposium speakers at the Velo Rendezvous this past month in Pasadena
> was Rex Gephart. He's kind of a Masi buff. He has established a
> relationship with Alberto Masi and has visited a few times already. At
> the symposium Rex displayed a handwritten letter by Fousto Coppi to
> Faliero Masi requesting 6 frames for the next racing season. The letter
> was posted from Rio de Jinero and dated 1952. The letter was the subject
Check out Vintage Velos museum. There is the story about the Masi "Speciale
Corsa" that Alex bought from the original owner. According to the story,
Coppi was there at Masis' shop when the owner picked up the bike. Here is
the url for the story. http://www.vintagevelos.com/
David Goerndt