Marinoni

[vtwinvince]

Just finished restoring this '95 Marinoni Special, was very filthy and had a stuck seatpost. Columbus SP frame and fork, Shimano 600 Tri-Colour groupset and Ambrosio Durex wheels. New post is Dean ti.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

They were often signed by Guiseppe himself. Lovely things, by a master craftsman

 

[dirttorpedo]

I've toyed with the idea of picking up a used one many times. Bike looks great. A real iconic Canadian brand.

 

[vtwinvince]

Yes, this one came up locally, one owner who still had the original bill of sale, was retailed originally in Ontario. In very nice shape once I finished the archaeological dig of detailing this thing. First test ride is today. And it forms a nice bookend to the '85 Cramerotti I have, also from a guy named Guiseppe, but from the west coast.

 

[vtwinvince]

Edit: just got back from the shakedown ride, and I can see why people like these. Very lively, yet stable, even when descending fast. And super smooth, really great bike.