I have also seen Saavedra headsets, and I vaguely recall seeing Saavedra tubulars.
Ray Dobbins
Miami FL USA
From: oroboyz@aol.com <oroboyz@aol.com> Subject: Re: [CR] Saavedra? To: ABB3330002@aol.com, trackstand@verizon.net, Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 8:50 AM
So what do we know about the Saavedra firm?
I have seen rims, chain rings, now you say cranks and track frames...
IIRC, this was (still is?) an Argentinean maker. I know EuroAsia Imports had their stuff in-the-day, now it looks like Paris Sport (Mike Fraysse's brand) also distributed them...
I see on cyclingnews.com, a reference to a person:
"Señor Luciano - Mr. Saavedra is a Argentinean national who makes bicycle parts and tubular tires as far I know. His e-mail: cosmesaavedra@infovia.com.ar; phone/fax:54-11-4683-2152"
It is part of this thread:
<<Mystery crank #2
I have a beautifully made (and extremely light) Turbo Aerodinamica model wheel which says "Da Vinci by Saavedra -- Made in Argentina" on it.
This suggests Saavedra is (or at least was) used as a manufacturer's trade name, in addition to its link to this famous cyclist an his shop. Perhaps they made cranks as well?
Richard Burkholder Stockton NJ USA Wednesday, May 21 2003
Mystery crank #3
Saavedra made many Campy Nuovo and Super record copy parts (cranks, brakes, hubs, headsets, but not derailleurs), as well as some really lightweight aero rims.
Carl Sundquist Saturday, May 24 2003 >>
And then Speedplay's wonderful pedal history web page has this:
<< Saavedra Giorgia Competicion 1980's
Argentina
A nicely made clone of the Campagnolo pista pedal from Saavedra, a South American bicycle component manufacturer better known for their rims and headsets. >>
Dale
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Greensboro, North Carolina USA