Re: [CR]VINER Question......

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From: "renaissance-cycles" <info@renaissance-cycles.com>
To: "Rick Chasteen" <rchasteen@kc.rr.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <d2.1004eeb2.293ba000@aol.com> <001f01c17b60$a1589ae0$32f01f18@kc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]VINER Question......
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 12:36:13 +0100


Yes, some did come with Reynold 531, many years ago...................$ 75.- a pop with forks ''NOS'' with shop wear!.............The guy had hundreds!!....But they are long gone!!

Chuck!!.............I didn't forget, Im working on it.

BC Baron Corpuz..............Holland!!..............Landed one truck load of goodies!!


----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Chasteen
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [CR]VINER Question......



> Chuck:
>
> I have 2 Viners. One I bought new in 1983 or '84 (a Stella Pro), raced and
> crashed heavily and a second frameset I bought off eBay 2 years ago. I
> haven't yet built the second.
>
> They had a reputation as being cheap raceware during the period you mention
> but both of mine seem to be nicely put together. The paint colors were
> cool, also: bass boat metal flake orange, electric blue, champagne, and a
> bright red. I stripped and repainted the first one and the lugwork and
> brazing looked great to me. The second has been repainted by Mohr (?) in
> Tennessee but seems to as well assembled, if not better.
>
> The ride and handling are first class, despite the upright geometry. Mine
> was fairly stable in a straight line but loved to turn.
>
> Gus Betat imported them, I believe, but I don't know who built them.
>
> Are you sure yours is 531? I thought they were all made of Columbus SL with
> Campagnolo dropouts front and rear and lugs with cool little star (stella)
> cut outs.
>
> I think these frames were way under rated, although they could have been
> constructed by several different builders over the years with different
> levels of expertise and quality.
>
> Rick Chasteen, Kansas City
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <DTSHIFTER@aol.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 9:17 AM
> Subject: [CR]VINER Question......
>
>
> > Good Day All,
> >
> > I recently came into possession of a Viner Pro, which I figure to be late
> > 70's/early 80's. Full 531 (a bit unusual for an Italian frame) and
> > reasonably nice lugwork.
> >
> > Does anyone know the history of Viner? Who was/were the builder(s)? Any
> > original decals still available?
> >
> > Thanks for the assistance.............
> >
> > Chuck Brooks
> > Malta, NY