A Juvela is a Mondia without the pimpin' paint. Montrose Bike Shop near
Los Angeles sold three label-versions of the same bikes in the early 70's;
Juvelas were the plainest, Mondias a little fancier, and Paul Egli labeled
bikes were the most faded, chromed, and striped.
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jtperry@worldnet.att.net
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002
> Subject: [CR]juvela ?
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> O.K. ladies and gents,I appeal to our collective knowledge. Who knows
> the real deal w/ this one: I just took a look at a "Juvela"( say that 3
> times REAL fast). All nuovo record ("patent" only rear der.) except mafic
> brakes. Nervex fancy, 8 in. of chrome on forks and stays. Med. blue fine
> mettalic paint w/white pinstriping. Brass headbadge w/four clovers.
> Excellent cond. French threads, "dulica" rims, rear brake cable hanger
> braze-on (alla Mondia and Raleigh Inter.) semi-wrap around at top of seat
> stays(serial # stamped here). Looks all orig and cherry.Never heard of
it!
> I'm thinking somthing nordic, maybe Finland.
> And yes, its my size,shes for sale and, I ain't sayin where.
> See youse Sunday in Boston.
> ciao,
> John T.Pergolizzi
> Too HOT, N.Y.C.