[CR]Re: Cinelli Pista History

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Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:39:58 -0700
From: "Al Knoll" <anasasi@gmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
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Subject: [CR]Re: Cinelli Pista History

One unique and telling mark on this frame is -Aviva- in gold on the chainstay 3mm letters near the BB shell. No other would have such. Thought I'd mention that just in case. However, I think this horse has been ridden enough so let me know Pmail of any further info.

Al Knoll Sacramento, CA

On 9/2/08, Al Knoll <anasasi@gmail.com> wrote:
> Long ago, I purchased a somewhat sad 52cm Cinelli Pista frame from a
> private seller in Palo Alto. I refurbished the frame with a proper
> 'orange' paint and gold striping from Alan Vivanco. It had a steel
> Campag post, Cinelli badged Pista Stem, Cinelli Steel bars, Cinelli
> Cranks and an inch pitch setup on three piece Gnutti Double sided rear
> and three piece front. Proper track nuts and so on. The saddle was a
> Lycett (?) swallow, if I recall correctly.
>
> I sold it to someone in the Palo Alto area and it hung on display in
> the Wheelsmith downtown store on the south facing wall.
>
> Curious as to how it has fared over the years. Information would be
> appreciated.
>
> Al Knoll
> Sacramento, California