As many of you no doubt noted a Campagnolo Gran Sport cottered bottom bracket just sold on Ebay (item # 290045366509). I have not been able to find a reference to this item in the Campagnolo time line and was hoping someone on the list would know when, and for how long, this item was made by Campagnolo. Many thanks! Edward Robert Brooks Managing Director Edward Roberts International Auctioneers of the Fine and Rare 1262 West Winwood Drive Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 Phone- 847.295.8696 Facsimile- 847.295.8697 Email- ebrooks@eriwine.com Website- http://www.eriwine.com
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Joe King Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 2:04 PM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Victor Fontan
He wore Yellow in the 1929 Tour on Stage 9 Tuesday 9th July 363km. Bayonne to Luchon. S.Cardonna of Spain won the stage that day. He abandoned on this stage after a run in with a dog or a pot hole in the darkness depends on where you read it but it was a broken bike. Victor was born June 18th 1892 at Nay France. Professional 1923-1930. Rode four Tours 1924,28,29 and 30. Two stage wins. 1928 Stage 9 387km Hendaye to Luchon and stage 7 285km Les Sables d'Olonne to Bordeaux. His nickname was the King of the Pyrenees. Other victories 1926 Tour of Catalonia. 1927 Tour of Catalonia. 1927 Tour of the Basque Country. In the 28 Tour he rode for Elvish-Wolber. Croeso Cymru Joe King Nr. Maenaddwyn Ynys Mon Wales