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.

 

[dirttorpedo]

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.

For years I thought Crammerotti's were Italian bikes, and then someone told me that it was a Vancouver brand! Well, I guess that explains why there are so many on Craigslist here.

 

[vtwinvince]

Apparently some were produced by Billato. It's funny, but for years I never saw a single one for sale locally, then I got mine and suddenly they are everywhere. As a straight comparison, the Marinoni is light years ahead of the Cramerotti.