Re: [CR]Nitto History?

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From: "James Valiensi" <valiensi@mac.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Nitto History?
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:25:52 -0700
To: Sean Flores <seaneee175@gmail.com>
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Sean, Nitto is my favorite! They have been making parts for over 80-years; very on topic. I think Rivendell did a piece on them in their Reader Magazine a while back. Cheers! James Valiensi Northridge, California, USA On Apr 5, 2008, at 1:04 AM, Sean Flores wrote:
> Was thinking about it the other day and realized that I don't know
> much about the history of Nitto and it's products. It seems like
> they have always been around, but when did they begin making parts.
> I've seen early stuff that copied Cinelli, etc. I have early BIA
> parts from the 70's and items from the 80's. I have a dynamic stem
> that looks like it dates from the 70's... Does anyone have any
> links or info on the company's actual history?
>
> I think responding to the list would be appropriate for this post
> as to generate discussion and information.
>
> Thanks.
> Sean Flores
> San Francisco, CA