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/
>
> It is said to be from the late 60s. Can anyone confirm or refute that?
Again, I am no absolute expert on Coppi but my comments have to do with it's condition.
?Please don't restore!!?
I would urge you to carefully clean it carefully and assemble it with Campy Record, Universal brakes, Fiamme or Ambrosia bar & stem, etc. Shouldn't be a terribly difficult quest...
Those older Coppis are not at all common in the States and the wear, blemishes, patina etc will be minimally noticed once built up as a bike...
Dale Brown
Greensboro, North Carolina? USA
-----Original Message-----
From: John Thompson <john@os2.dhs.org>
To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Sent: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 2:11 pm
Subject: Re: [CR]Coppi frame - date and equipment?
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/
>
> 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.
--
John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA
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