Re: [CR]Columbus stamps in main tubes of Italvegas?

(Example: Framebuilders:Dario Pegoretti)

Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 00:14:29 -0700
From: "Dan Kehew" <dan.kehew@gmail.com>
To: Don Wilson <dcwilson3@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Columbus stamps in main tubes of Italvegas?
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> A fellow selling an Italvega track bike on EBAY claims
> CR folks directed him to Columbus tubing stamps on the
> three main tubes of his Italvega. I am familiar with
> Columbus tubing tranfers, but not stamps on three main
> tubes. Could someone clarify?

It's in the archives -- search on "Columbus logo" and for detailed comments .

Summary: A 1980s bad idea. Headtubes stamped in particular, sometimes other tubes, unfortunately resulting in stress risers that could cause the tube to fail. But sticker or not, you know it's Columbus.

Dan ("It's tattoed on the back of their neck") Kehew Davis CA