Re: [CR]Bertoni Frames

(Example: Framebuilding)

Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2001 17:32:05 -0800
From: "Marc Boral" <mbikealive@earthlink.net>
CC: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Bertoni Frames
References: <4.3.0.20010202093146.00b6c400@dph.uwa.edu.au>


Peter,

Bertoni is the house brand for the Lawee Co. (USA distributor), who owns the Univega label. Bertoni was their high end line, predominantly during the '80s. Approximately, in the first half of the '80s, Bianchi made the frames. In the last half of the '80s, Daccordi made the frames.

Marc Boral

Peter Palamara wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Does any one know anything about Bertoni frames? I'm told it is Italian
> (sounds it...) but I have never heard of them. I'm about to take a look at
> the bike; I'm told it is a steel frame and quite light.
>
> Any information or links to places would be appreciated.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Peter, in Australia