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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,940
Posted By agmazza

My 1978 Gios Super Record frame with NR group set...

My 1978 Gios Super Record frame with NR group set weighs just under 20 pounds. It is strong and durable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,789
Posted By agmazza

The Cinelli’s official name is Speciale Corsa....

The Cinelli’s official name is Speciale Corsa. Or, so it started out as such. That is what is written in the frame transfer of my Cinelli.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 26,180
Posted By agmazza

Emilio Bozzi and Falck from Germany. Bozzi was...

Emilio Bozzi and Falck from Germany. Bozzi was the distributor for Falck, at least in Italy. My Gran Premio was made from Falck tubing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

Ah, well, it's all good. Nobody is saying that...

Ah, well, it's all good. Nobody is saying that you said that. However, the coincidence is remarkable. I never knew that, even though I learned a great deal about Bloor Cycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-19, 11:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

It is OK. We have been blessed by the experience...

It is OK. We have been blessed by the experience of Bloor Cycle, and that is the important thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

T-Mar, my friend, Dr. Kent recounted to me,...

T-Mar, my friend,

Dr. Kent recounted to me, many years ago when I first worked at Bloor Cycle, in the early 70s, how he got into the bicycle business. His father was a bicycle mechanic, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

And High Park Cycle across the street!

And High Park Cycle across the street!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

The Kent family did not found Bloor Cycle during...

The Kent family did not found Bloor Cycle during the depression. Mr. Kent fled Hungary around 1956-58 and came to Canada with his family, and bought the business from the previous owner who nearly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

I believe that it was in 1988, the year after I...

I believe that it was in 1988, the year after I had worked there part-time, and about two years after the Kent family had sold it to the then new owner who did not know much about the bicycle...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-18, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,188
Posted By agmazza

Here is my black Gios, with red trim. I used to...

Here is my black Gios, with red trim. I used to call it my Black Widow.
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p496/Agmazza/4C9E2F09-9840-4C7A-9DD3-F78008DF1426_zpsqsj9c3e9.jpeg?t=1520620869
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 962
Posted By agmazza

Legnano = A town in Italy where the Italians beat...

Legnano = A town in Italy where the Italians beat the Holy Roman Empire (Barbarosa) for freedom, or such. Look up Alberto di Giussano.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-18, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 962
Posted By agmazza

Little onions, to be more precise, and more tasty!

Little onions, to be more precise, and more tasty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,547
Posted By agmazza

Cino Cinelli and Luigi Valsassina would be...

Cino Cinelli and Luigi Valsassina would be happier of you would throw a new dress this onto this most elegant, noble lady. And, stick with the original grey Rolls-Royce colour.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

See my message in this thread.

See my message in this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-17, 08:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

As I was cleaning out my garage, I found a couple...

As I was cleaning out my garage, I found a couple of old catalogues, form 1986 and 1987, I believe. Ah, the memories!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-17, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,985
Posted By agmazza

Sorry, but the old Gran Sport rear mechanism was...

Sorry, but the old Gran Sport rear mechanism was good from 14 to 26 teeth, according to Campagnolo. See the inner plate, part number 86, below.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-17, 09:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 18,996
Posted By agmazza

More like its original name, Speciale Corsa. ...

More like its original name, Speciale Corsa.

I particularly hate names on some bikes like Minelli and Finelli. The brashness of it all! They shoudl have some respect!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 43,606
Posted By agmazza

I have a Gios Super Record frame from about 1974...

I have a Gios Super Record frame from about 1974 that is equipped with Nuovo Record parts. It is approximately 19.5 lbs. Sorry, I don't have a photo........yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

Welcome to Bike Forums. Yes, that guy would...

Welcome to Bike Forums.

Yes, that guy would be Steve. I remember him very well. Would anyone know as to his whereabouts? I lost track of him a few years ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-16, 05:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,904
Posted By agmazza

More specifically Len Yah No

More specifically

Len Yah No
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,657
Posted By agmazza

Anodised aluminum that has been sanded loses its...

Anodised aluminum that has been sanded loses its protection that was afforded through anodising.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-16, 07:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

Welcome to Bikeforums.net, fellow Bloor Cycle...

Welcome to Bikeforums.net, fellow Bloor Cycle Alumnus. What years were you working there? I was there from 1972 to 74, and from 1986 to 87, part-time during both time spans. Many, many good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-16, 09:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 26,180
Posted By agmazza

ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: Falck Steel, The Other...

ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: Falck Steel, The Other Italian Steel (http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.ca/2007/12/falck-steel-other-italian-steel.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,933
Posted By agmazza

Sorry about the 'Dude'; I thought it was to be...

Sorry about the 'Dude'; I thought it was to be considered a friendly token.

Your bike in the present photo is different than the one shown a while back in a prior post of yours in this thread,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-16, 05:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,933
Posted By agmazza

Dude, I worked at Bloor Cycle during those years...

Dude, I worked at Bloor Cycle during those years and I can tell you that my Gran Premio has both front and rear Campagnolo dropouts, with the front dropouts embossed 'Brev. Campagnolo'. The Tipo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-16, 09:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,933
Posted By agmazza

Wrongo, my GP has front and rear Camapagnolo...

Wrongo, my GP has front and rear Camapagnolo dropouts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-16, 09:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,933
Posted By agmazza

The frame is almost identical to my late 1960s...

The frame is almost identical to my late 1960s early 70s Gran Premio, except for the absence of reinforcing fork tangs, I still have my 57 cm Gran Premio that I had bought in 1971 from Bloor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-16, 02:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

The rear changer on that bike was cool! I have...

The rear changer on that bike was cool! I have one NOS in the box. It could handle an extremely wide gear range.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,817
Posted By agmazza

Ha! And I have mine from 1973, as well! What...

Ha! And I have mine from 1973, as well!

What an era, for Classic Italian machines. :)
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