Re: [CR]Coppi frame - date and equipment?

(Example: Framebuilders:Dario Pegoretti)

Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:11:36 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <john@os2.dhs.org>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Coppi frame - date and equipment?
References: <48B71373.1070004@burlingtontelecom.net>
In-Reply-To: <48B71373.1070004@burlingtontelecom.net>


David G. White wrote:
> I recently acquired a Coppi frame. I presume it is Fiorelli made. It's
> very cool. I love the decals and the buttons on the outside of the fork
> crown. I only wish it were in better condition. See here:
>
> http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/David-G-Whites-Bikes/Coppi/ (mapped)
>
> It is said to be from the late 60s. Can anyone confirm or refute that?

I'm not a Coppi expert, but stylistically it does appear to be consistent with mid-60s aesthetics. The little anchor hole in the drive side rear dropout may also be a clue. I don't think Campy made those after about the mid to late 60s.

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John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA