Check the CR site, there's a page on Grandis.
Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA
On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 11:09 PM, Angel Garcia <veronaman@gmail.com> wrote:
> That CL bike is very nice, MINIMAX is fairly rare.
>
> I would say that any Columbus MAX-type bike would rank high in the model
> range. Grandis is one of those smaller builders of the Veneto (Verona to be
> more exact). They are highly regarded by riders of that region and Grandis
> is always quite busy, busy enough not be interested in exporting.
>
> To Greg: I lived in Verona and visited them many times. They have a very,
> very big store and facility, see:
> http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.com/
>
> Here is a story about a 1980 SL:
> http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
> Angel Garcia
> Long Valley, NJ; ex-Verona
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 8:56 PM, <gear@xmission.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Nels. I was meaning to be more specific to the example of Grandis
> > shown in the listing from Charles. I should have been more clear that the
> > one in my future was also SL, very similar detail etc (different paint)
> to
> > the one in the ad. I was wondering if that level is considered to be a
> well
> > crafted, well designed and well respected bike relative to the general
> ilk
> > of Italian bikes talked about here. I should have elaborated that more
> > clearly. Certainly, larger builders make/made a wide range of product,
> > Bianchi, Olmo, Legnano etc, but for the most part we discuss the higher
> end
> > of their lines here. I was just looking for opinions from other owners or
> > previous owners etc. Didn't mean to paint with such a wide brush.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Greg Overton
> > Denver, Colorado
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Quoting Emilio Bozzi <emiliobozzi@hotmail.com>:
> >
> >
> >> Greg-
> >>
> >> RE:
> >>
> >> Anyone here care to elaborate on where Grandis rates<<
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> Thats such a subjective question (in this case, the Grandis model is
> >> OBVIOUSLY a MAJOR STEED).
> >>
> >> However, like all manufacturers, you need to look at the individual
> >> models and stop making sweeping judgement....OK, Huffy bikes
> >> excluded....but lets say Cinelli. If one was to "elaboarte where
> Cinelli
> >> rate" in regards to their MTN (off topic) bike, one easily elaborate
> that
> >> they are a big time peice of stinking CRAP.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> By that same token Grandis may make a low end peice of poo, and it
> would
> >> be a shame to conclude that all Grandis were of the same quality just
> be
> >> seeing a lower line...assuming they made one.
> >>
> >> ciao
> >> Nels Cone
> >> Seattle WA
> >>
> >> Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 21:20:39 -0600
> >>> From: gear@xmission.com
> >>> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> >>> Subject: Re: [CR] GRANDIS 55cm COLUMBUS ALL CAMPY Road Bike FS SF
> >>>
> >>> I am picking up a similar bike tomorrow. It's a beautiful frame, but I
> >>> have to say that I don't know much about Grandis. Anyone here care to
> >>> elaborate on where Grandis rates, say an On Topic or maybe slightly
> >>> off but definitely KOF?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Greg Overton
> >>> now officially at my posting limit for today
> >>> Denver, Colo
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Quoting Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net>:
> >>>
> >>> > A very nice GRANDIS 55cm COLUMBUS ALL CAMPY Road Bike for sale SF
> >>> Craigslist
> >>> > Not Seller
> >>> > Charles Nighbor Walnut Creek, CA
> >>> > USA
> >>> > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/
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