Well, in the front of my Zeus "Bible" (Catalog 102, hardbound, 168 pages!!), it states: "Don Nicolás Arregui (died 1971) started the first manufacture of parts and components required by the assemblers and bicycle factories. In the beginning, such simple parts as screws and axles were the items which laid the groundwork to what rapidy became an important industry with over 30 workmen." (This is translated (by Zeus) from the Spanish that is also printed alongside the English version). Cheers, Greg "vaya, vaya!" Parker Ann Arbor, MI
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 15:30:01 -0400 From: LouDeeter@aol.com To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Zeus
A Google search on "Nicolas Arrequi" suggests that the correct spelling is probably "Nicoloas ArreGui"
I have no idea to tell you the truth. My source was a pamphlet written by Richard Hallett, then of Albuquerque. I also see that Richard Hallett was quoted on the CR page under Zeus where he says the founder was Luis Arregui, not Nicholas Arrequi. So, if someone knows for sure, let me know & I'll correct the entry in the Used Bike Buyers Guide. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL ------------------------------