Richie Sachs wrote:
>
> middle '70s tommasini's, (read:pre-investment cast era
> frames...), had all the nuances and exterior features that
> most people attribute to the so-called 'great' frames.
> why is he cited so infrequently on this list? because,
> commercially, he was in a different place and time
> than the roland salms and bill rechts of the world who,
> as americans, were trying to maximize their investment
> in the u.s. bike boom.
> e-RICHIE
I have a different take on this whole thing. The reason no one talks about Tommasini for example is that there is not enough info floating around for people to know anything about Tommasini. And that the people who do know aren't talking.
The complaints about too many posts about Masi is because there is enough info on Masi in print that more than a couple of people can discuss the subject!
As an example, the only info on Galmozzi that I have ever seen, all came from one source: Takao Noda's postings on this list. As a result I wound up looking for and finally getting a Galmozzi. Wonderful Italian bike! But without the info provided by Takao, it would just be another nice bike to ride.
My point is, that if you are a list member who happens to own a Scapin for example and you are waiting for someone to post info on Scapins you are probably going to be dissapointed. It might be a good idea to try contributing to the list instead of lurking. Post the info you know and see if anyone adds some more info to the thread.
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California
http://www.velo-retro.com (Campagnolo Timeline, reprints and T-shirts)