George Ringer wrote:
hello. i am reconditioning an early 70's atala brand bicycle. i've noticed tiny stars embossed on the spokes at the hub end. does anyone know the manufacturer of these spokes and are they still availale? thanks.
---------------------- George,
Those are no doubt "Stella" spokes (Italy)... (and "stella" means "star" - in Italian). I have some just as you describe, probably also dating from the 1970s. The chromed brass nipples also have 4 (somewhat blurry) stars on their slotted ends.
Bob Hanson, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA