`53 Torpado build finally complete!
08-07-20, 02:12 PM
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Hello again,
Thanks so much for the response and additional information Dan.
wrt bottom bracket fittings & chainset -
the bottom bracket fittings appear to have been replated; is that correct?
although unmarked, save for the C on the spindle centre, they are Magistroni products
have no hard information on the C marking; have always assumed it to stand for "Corsa" to indiciate that the drive side end of the spindle is of a length intended for two-plateau drive trains
since the BB fittings are Magistroni would think the chainset would be as well...
are there markings on the Y-adaptors? do they read Magistroni or do they read Simplex? Simplex ones come from the rather short-lived Simplex of Italy operation.
Y-adaptors were manufactured in both steel and in alloy. if you have the steel type count yourself fortunate as the alloy examples were fail prone.
unfortunately, information on Magistroni products as produced by the firm Officine Mecchaniche Giostra, is a scarce commodity. there is one enthusiast created web site which gives some here, in case you have not encountered it already:
Magistroni
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shall look forward to seeing more images of the cycle when the two of you are once again united
thanks again for posting the bicycle and project!
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Hello again,
Thanks so much for the response and additional information Dan.
wrt bottom bracket fittings & chainset -
the bottom bracket fittings appear to have been replated; is that correct?
although unmarked, save for the C on the spindle centre, they are Magistroni products
have no hard information on the C marking; have always assumed it to stand for "Corsa" to indiciate that the drive side end of the spindle is of a length intended for two-plateau drive trains
since the BB fittings are Magistroni would think the chainset would be as well...
are there markings on the Y-adaptors? do they read Magistroni or do they read Simplex? Simplex ones come from the rather short-lived Simplex of Italy operation.
Y-adaptors were manufactured in both steel and in alloy. if you have the steel type count yourself fortunate as the alloy examples were fail prone.
unfortunately, information on Magistroni products as produced by the firm Officine Mecchaniche Giostra, is a scarce commodity. there is one enthusiast created web site which gives some here, in case you have not encountered it already:
Magistroni
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shall look forward to seeing more images of the cycle when the two of you are once again united
thanks again for posting the bicycle and project!
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08-07-20, 05:06 PM
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Very nice piece of cycling history. Any idea of any past owners? It seems that in the fifties owning a bike like this may have been rare even in Italy. I have a 1972 ItalVega that I love riding that was made by Torpado a while after your bike was made. The restoration you did is beautiful and the color is amazing. It seems maybe a bit small for you with the position of the seatpost. I have an old Stella that has more sentimental value than anything else and it is too small for me. It came with a real long chrome plated seat post that allows me to ride it. It looks about like the way you set yours up.
08-15-20, 10:02 AM
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Hello again,
Thanks so much for the response and additional information Dan.
wrt bottom bracket fittings & chainset -
the bottom bracket fittings appear to have been replated; is that correct?
although unmarked, save for the C on the spindle centre, they are Magistroni products
have no hard information on the C marking; have always assumed it to stand for "Corsa" to indiciate that the drive side end of the spindle is of a length intended for two-plateau drive trains
since the BB fittings are Magistroni would think the chainset would be as well...
are there markings on the Y-adaptors? do they read Magistroni or do they read Simplex? Simplex ones come from the rather short-lived Simplex of Italy operation.
Y-adaptors were manufactured in both steel and in alloy. if you have the steel type count yourself fortunate as the alloy examples were fail prone.
unfortunately, information on Magistroni products as produced by the firm Officine Mecchaniche Giostra, is a scarce commodity. there is one enthusiast created web site which gives some here, in case you have not encountered it already:
Magistroni
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shall look forward to seeing more images of the cycle when the two of you are once again united
thanks again for posting the bicycle and project!
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Hello again,
Thanks so much for the response and additional information Dan.
wrt bottom bracket fittings & chainset -
the bottom bracket fittings appear to have been replated; is that correct?
although unmarked, save for the C on the spindle centre, they are Magistroni products
have no hard information on the C marking; have always assumed it to stand for "Corsa" to indiciate that the drive side end of the spindle is of a length intended for two-plateau drive trains
since the BB fittings are Magistroni would think the chainset would be as well...
are there markings on the Y-adaptors? do they read Magistroni or do they read Simplex? Simplex ones come from the rather short-lived Simplex of Italy operation.
Y-adaptors were manufactured in both steel and in alloy. if you have the steel type count yourself fortunate as the alloy examples were fail prone.
unfortunately, information on Magistroni products as produced by the firm Officine Mecchaniche Giostra, is a scarce commodity. there is one enthusiast created web site which gives some here, in case you have not encountered it already:
Magistroni
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shall look forward to seeing more images of the cycle when the two of you are once again united
thanks again for posting the bicycle and project!
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Anyway, close up pics of the crankset - other than the "c" on the spindle and the "Torpado" on the crank there`s no other markings at all - no Magistroni or Simplex. The cranks were re-plated but not the rings or bottom bracket cups - all original.
Setting off with my Buddy Chris in tow on my Pantani Bianchi:
Crankset:
Pedal details:
Ambrosio Champion forged alloy stem and bars:
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08-24-20, 08:47 AM
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Wow!
Great update Don; thanks a bunch for this fine post with the new images.
Chainset photo shows me have made yet another o' me too many errors .
It be Way-Assauto rather than Magistroni.
Mark, proprietor of the condorino.com web site has explained to me the small details which permit one to tell the difference between the two makers.
It only makes sense since the cycle's headset is Way-Assauto.
The Sheffield pedals are part of the Corsa series of models as produced by the firm Industria Meccanica di Precisione Noli-Cattaneo & C. of Pavia.
Thank you once again for sharing this terrific project with the forum.
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Wow!
Great update Don; thanks a bunch for this fine post with the new images.
Chainset photo shows me have made yet another o' me too many errors .
It be Way-Assauto rather than Magistroni.
Mark, proprietor of the condorino.com web site has explained to me the small details which permit one to tell the difference between the two makers.
It only makes sense since the cycle's headset is Way-Assauto.
The Sheffield pedals are part of the Corsa series of models as produced by the firm Industria Meccanica di Precisione Noli-Cattaneo & C. of Pavia.
Thank you once again for sharing this terrific project with the forum.
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08-24-20, 10:32 AM
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Wow!
Great update Don; thanks a bunch for this fine post with the new images.
Chainset photo shows me have made yet another o' me too many errors .
It be Way-Assauto rather than Magistroni.
Mark, proprietor of the condorino.com web site has explained to me the small details which permit one to tell the difference between the two makers.
It only makes sense since the cycle's headset is Way-Assauto.
The Sheffield pedals are part of the Corsa series of models as produced by the firm Industria Meccanica di Precisione Noli-Cattaneo & C. of Pavia.
Thank you once again for sharing this terrific project with the forum.
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Wow!
Great update Don; thanks a bunch for this fine post with the new images.
Chainset photo shows me have made yet another o' me too many errors .
It be Way-Assauto rather than Magistroni.
Mark, proprietor of the condorino.com web site has explained to me the small details which permit one to tell the difference between the two makers.
It only makes sense since the cycle's headset is Way-Assauto.
The Sheffield pedals are part of the Corsa series of models as produced by the firm Industria Meccanica di Precisione Noli-Cattaneo & C. of Pavia.
Thank you once again for sharing this terrific project with the forum.
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Anyone know much about Way-Assauto? Heard of them but know very little about them and/or quality, Dan.
08-24-20, 10:56 AM
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Way-Assauto is yet in operation today.
Their manufacture of cycle fittings ended about 1972.
Way Assauto - The high quality shock absorber
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Way-Assauto
Some information and images of products is available at ClassicRendezvous:
Way-Assauto main
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Way-Assauto is yet in operation today.
Their manufacture of cycle fittings ended about 1972.
Way Assauto - The high quality shock absorber
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Way-Assauto
Some information and images of products is available at ClassicRendezvous:
Way-Assauto main
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08-24-20, 05:43 PM
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Could you please share with us those differences between the two makers?
Brent
