Re: [CR]Rim question and Masi e-bay outing

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Rim question and Masi e-bay outing
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:37:21 -0700
To: CR RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


On Jun 15, 2007, at 2:31 PM, Jerry Corcoran wrote:
> Anyone know the production time frame for Nisi Sludi Mod 320
> anodized sew-up
> rims? The ones with the cool metal and enameled badges and the
> counter sunk
> weight reduction machining on the face(?) of the rims.

Best guess is around 1973-75 (only a guess) for Nisi Sludi with glued on dimensional metal badge and divots in rim bed. They were considered the best in their day and retail was over $100 each when a Masi sold for around $825.

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)