Vianelli Olympic

[bikenut2010]

I have just completed this built, rather lovely lightweight frame with original engraved parts.
Size 51cm square.

Flickr photo set here

https://flic.kr/s/aHskqa4yy2

Nisi rims on Gipiemme Dual Sprint hubs
Nuovo Gran Sport / Record Derailleurs
Laprade Seatpost
3ttt Bars
Saccon levers
Universal Super 68 calipers

 

[Blackbike]

Very Nice, the olympic rings pantograph on the crown and chain wheel is quite special.

: Mike

 

[Nob]

what length are the cranks as they look deceptively long?

 

[bikenut2010]

what length are the cranks as they look deceptively long?

Hi Ian,
170! I did panic myself when you pointed it out, maybe it's because the phone wasn't parallel to the bike when I took the pic!

Chris

 

[Midlife]

Nice. . Isn't the crank size stamped on the back so no need for the ruler?

Shaun

 

[bikenut2010]

Nice. . Isn't the crank size stamped on the back so no need for the ruler?

Shaun

Hi Shaun...nope, no markings

Gah!

 

[bikenut2010]

I've been chatting to a friend in Italy who know Vianelli well, "Vianelli are in Brescia city...i know well Him...my dear friend worked for him many years as a mechanic in his shop,he weld himself the steel frame back in those days....(no more today) many Marinoni frames was made by Vianelli (Vianelli e Marinoni was both in italian amateur national cycling team in the 60s)"

 

[bikenut2010]

Re:

more info, I spoke with Vianelli's son, no bikes were 'catalogue models' all were hand built and painted according to the customers requirements...he also built for Marinoni, his national team mate, who is now at 75 attempting an hour record
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnIUgG ... v1eq7VLVnw


no-one find this stuff interesting?

 

[k-rod]

Re:

very cool. beautiful country. what would be super cool, would be to take the bike to Italy, and ride it around the countryside over there for a spell.

 

[Jamiedyer]

I find it interesting bikenut
I really like this Vianelli. They are always very nicely proportioned frames and classy but understated. I was offered one a good few years ago now. A 50cm square, a flat black with gold lettering, really nice but unfortunately at the time I didn't have the money, not that he wanted much. Often think of that frame. This is the first I have seen for a long while.
Very nice, enjoy.

Jamie