[CR]Re: Guerciotti? - Still Trying to Identify

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Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:14:33 -0700
From: "Steve Valladolid" <svalladolid@gmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Re: Guerciotti? - Still Trying to Identify

Update. Still trying to figure out what this bike is. I sent a follow up email to the guy I bought the bike from and have some new info:

a) He's not the original owner. Bought it in Tucson, Arizona ~15-20 years ago from a couple that was selling it for their son. It was in immaculate condition so he assumed it was pretty new.

b) He doesn't remember there being any decals on it when he purchased it.

c) He's "certain" it is a Guerciotti but only offers the stamped "G" as evidence.

I had a few hours this evening to try and wipe most of the grime off of the bike. Still needs a deep cleaning. I was able to see some additional information.

1) Cranks are Campy and are labeled 170 Strada with a "3" in a diamond 2) The seat post bolt says Cobra Italy 3) Crank bolt also is Cobra 4) Pedal thread on crank is 9/16 X 20 E 5) Small chainring is Campy and reads 43 with a "C" in a diamond 6) Large drilled chainring is 55 teeth with Campy bolts 7) Rear drop out reads Campognolo Brev 8) Rear Derailer reads Campagnolo Nuovo Record 9) Brakes read Campagnolo Brev Inter. with a "C" in a diamond 10) Shifting levers are aluminum and read Campagnolo Patent Vinceza Italy 11) Front Derailer is Campagnolo

I looked again at the bottom bracket but couldn't see any numbers or anything. The would have been wiped out by the rust if they were ever present. Is there any other piece of information that would be helpful

I added a few more photos at

http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z288/ch3nte/Guerciotti/

Hopefully that helps. Thanks

Steve Valladolid San Diego, CA

On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 11:35 PM, Steve Valladolid <svalladolid@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> Following is a link to a few photos of my new Guerciotti that I just bought
> tonight. The guy I bought it from was the original owner but couldn't
> remember how long it had been since he originally bought it. He says,
> minimum 15 years, but I think its longer than that. He said that it was
> pretty much top of the line when he bought it.
>
> The original owner spends the majority of the year in Europe (last 8 years)
> and only spends about 5 weeks a year here in San Diego. Consequently, the
> bike sat in storage for most of the time. The condo he lives in is directly
> adjacent to the beach and the storage area didn't have adequate door seals
> so corrosion started to do it's dirty work. I think it looks worse than it
> actually is, as the rust rubs off very easily with hand pressure alone.
> Definitely needs to be repainted.
>
> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z288/ch3nte/Guerciotti/
>
> I would appreciate any help in identifying it. It has full campy Nuevo
> Record and is a 14-speed. It has Cinelli Stem and Bars (Campeone Del
> Mundo). It is dark blue with yellow highlights. Bottom bracket looks to
> have a stylized "G" cut-out. I'll take more photos during the light of day
> after I take off the aero bars and the gel seat pad!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve Valladolid
> San Diego, CA