Thanks for the kind words. I am working on my first two frames after a 7 year absence and they will be far superior than anything I have done in a long long time. Stay tuned for pics.
Mike Howard Santa Fe Springs
On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 7:10 PM, Thomas Sacco <tsacco@pacbell.net> wrote:
> Wow, this list is incredible. Mike if you are responsible for Sonny's
> bicycle, you are a great artist. I find it so beautiful I've had a picture
> of it up on my desk at work all afternoon.
>
> Tom Sacco, Oakland CA
>
> --- On *Wed, 8/5/09, Michael Howard <95rivieramike@gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Michael Howard <95rivieramike@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [CR] Info on my Medici Pro Strada
> To: "David Weigel" <pulpbeats@yahoo.com>
> Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 6:58 PM
>
>
> Hi Sonny
> My name is Mike Howard and I was the head frame builder for entire
> existence
> of Medici Bicycle Co. So I guess I am your expert. Rich is correct 55 is
> the
> size center to top and it was the 2,615th Pro Strada made.They were other
> models so it would not necessarily be the 2,615th Medici. I would put it in
> the mid 80' era. Fortunately we were better bike builders than business men
> and did not keep very good records. Back in the day we never realized the
> importance of serial numbers in fact a lot of Italian and other frames had
> none at all. The earlier frames were made from Columbus tubing but yours
> most likely is Tange Prestige which (even though I hate to admit it) does
> have much better numbers on tonsil strength and other technical issues.
> Ride
> wise I doubt that many could tell you the difference in a blind test. Let
> me
> know if there is anything else you would like to know.
>
> Mike Howard
> Santa Fe Springs CA
>
> On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 2:27 PM, David Weigel pulpbeats@yahoo.com<http://us.mc805.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=pulpbeats@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > My Medici Pro Strada is
> >
> > 59 0258
> >
> > I bought it as a complete built up with gipiemme parts about 5 years ago
> > along with a Windsor professional that was orange with chrome lugs and
> had
> > Eddy Merkx decals. The Windsor was built with Campy NR parts. Got both
> > from my uncle for $400
> >
> >
> > Dave Weigel
> > Portland, OR
> >
> > P.S. My Masi Prestige Pista is still for sale
> >
> > --- On Wed, 8/5/09, Rich Pinder rpinder@usc.edu<http://us.mc805.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rpinder@usc.edu>
> wrote:
> >
> > > From: Rich Pinder rpinder@usc.edu<http://us.mc805.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rpinder@usc.edu
> >
> > > Subject: Re: [CR] Info on my Medici Pro Strada
> > > To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org<http://us.mc805.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> > > Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 10:28 AM
> > > Hi Sonny,
> > > Nice looker... On our So Cal vintage ride this last week, I
> > > brought out my Pro Strada - and was reminded now nice it
> > > rides.
> > > Mike Howard was on the ride, and I asked him about the
> > > Medici serial number database question. He didn't
> > > think there exists a true 'database' of the various
> > > Medici models that were built. The syntax is of the
> > > numbering (i think) is logical and intuitive: You own
> > > a 55cm frame, and it was the 2,615th frame made (or...
> > > STAMPED !!).
> > >
> > > Mine has the 61 0387 - so it's a big 61cm,
> > > pretty early one. Pic at:
> > > http://www-hsc.usc.edu/
> > >
> > > Rich Pinder
> > > Sherman Oaks, CA
> > >
> > > Sonny Tran wrote:
> > > > Hello folks,
> > > > I just recently acquired one of the bikes I've wanted
> > > for a long time. It's a beauty and there is very little
> > > damage aside from paint chips here and there. I wanted to
> > > know if any Medici experts could provide some information on
> > > it.
> > > > Serial # 55 02615
> > > > I bought the bike setup with;
> > > > Handlebar/Stem - Cinelli 64 + Cinelli 1R stem
> > > (black)Brakes/Levers - Campy Super Record brakesetHeadset -
> > > Campy Super RecordFront Derailleur - Campy Super RecordRear
> > > Derailleur - Campy C-RecordShifters - Suntour
> > > SuperbeSeatpost - Suntour SuperbeCranks - Campy
> > > C-RecordWheels - Suntour Superbe hubs + Mavic Open 4CD rims
> > > > I'd love to know the exact year and possibly who built
> > > the frame and who did the paint job. I was also told it was
> > > made of Tange Prestige, but the frame does not have a decal
> > > to indicate this is accurate. Picture links are below.
> > > Thanks for the help everyone!
> > > >
> >
> http://img.photobucket.com/
> > > > -Sonny
> > > > -----
> > > > Sonny TranSan Jose, CA
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > _______________________________________________