Masi Faema by Giuseppe Pela
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Thanks Dan!
I have to admit I am not 100% convinced that the dot in the middle of the horizontal cutout is a Pelà specific feature...
It seemed to be fairly standard on Masi bike in the 60s and not all were built by Pelà.
As for the Faema team bikes they are often displayed with the Fischer slotted crown fork - though seemingly this crown fork only appeared around 1972.
Thanks Dan!
I have to admit I am not 100% convinced that the dot in the middle of the horizontal cutout is a Pelà specific feature...
It seemed to be fairly standard on Masi bike in the 60s and not all were built by Pelà.
As for the Faema team bikes they are often displayed with the Fischer slotted crown fork - though seemingly this crown fork only appeared around 1972.
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Update on this restoration process.
Paint has been been shot blasted where there was no chrome underneath and stripped off through manual sanding close to the chromed areas - headtube and lugs, fork blades.
The objective being to keep the existing chrome. Fork blades will be painted but head tube lugs will remain chromed.
The frame and fork are in a very healthy state, no rust nor crack in sight.
Update on this restoration process.
Paint has been been shot blasted where there was no chrome underneath and stripped off through manual sanding close to the chromed areas - headtube and lugs, fork blades.
The objective being to keep the existing chrome. Fork blades will be painted but head tube lugs will remain chromed.
The frame and fork are in a very healthy state, no rust nor crack in sight.
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God that is a pretty frame
God that is a pretty frame
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Thanks guys for your appreciative comments
What's remarkable with that frame is that although it dates back from the late '60s or very early '70s it has all the brazed parts that would give the frame a smoother look and make gear shifting more reliable... and protect the down-tube from over tightened clamps. That was quite uncommon at the time.
I guess it' s fair to say that Signore Pelà was not only a great frame builder with a perfect understanding of a rider's specific needs and a unique ability to translate this into the geometry of the frame, but also sported an innovative mind... in addition to a strong sense of esthetic.
As for the workshop restoring this frame, not only the work bed is nice but also the guys working around it are pretty skilled...
Thanks guys for your appreciative comments
What's remarkable with that frame is that although it dates back from the late '60s or very early '70s it has all the brazed parts that would give the frame a smoother look and make gear shifting more reliable... and protect the down-tube from over tightened clamps. That was quite uncommon at the time.
I guess it' s fair to say that Signore Pelà was not only a great frame builder with a perfect understanding of a rider's specific needs and a unique ability to translate this into the geometry of the frame, but also sported an innovative mind... in addition to a strong sense of esthetic.
As for the workshop restoring this frame, not only the work bed is nice but also the guys working around it are pretty skilled...
