iab

Mostly completed my winter builds and got them on the road finally. I say mostly complete because I need a couple of small doodads here and there.

The first is a cambio corsa-equipped Pecorari. Pecorari was a small builder out of Reggio Emilia. Note the braze-on rear brake cable stops and lug lining. Not typical for the era or area. I received as a frameset so while the build is mostly period correct, it is nowhere near original.

More pictures here, https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...7651905664892/

Pecorari 001 by iabisdb, on Flickr

The second is a 1948/1949 Viscontea pista, mostly original. Viscontea was a somewhat small shop out of Milan. While they sponsored pro teams, very few of their bikes can be found on the interawebz. Also, Faliero Masi built for Viscontea form 1946-1948, I have no proof that he was around when this bike was built.

This one has a somewhat interesting story. It was used as a loaner bike out of the Teruzzi shop at the Vigorelli velodrome. Ferdinando Teruzzi won gold for track at the 1948 Olympics, but I have no evidence it was on this particular bike. I do have a picture of his younger brother Giulio riding the bike in the early 1960s. The previous owner was on a team sponsored by the Teruzzis and eventually the bike was a gift to him. He brought it from Italy to the US in the mid 1960s where it pretty much sat until I got it. I plan to take it to the Northbrook velodrome. No racing but hopefully a few hot laps.

Before/after pics and some shots of the bike at the Vigorelli here, https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...7650164532378/

Viscontea 001 by iabisdb, on Flickr

non-fixie 

Very nice additions, both of them. I like the restrained builds. Thanks for showing them.

gomango

Cool stuff. Congrats.

Wish my knees were in better shape.

I would love to build something like these.

They look like a blast..

randyjawa 

You get some of the most interesting bikes of anyone on the forums. That Pecorari is really something. Wouldn't mind a ride.

iab

While I was planning on riding it at the Ninth Annual Greater Chicagoland Spring Classic & Vintage ride, if you show up, it is all yours. I'll ride something else.

Whisper quiet. Definately senza attriti e senza rumore as Tullio advertised.

Lascauxcaveman 

That is a fact.

Giacomo 1 

Wow, both are simply stunning!

You did a great job on the builds, and if you didn't tell us they weren't original, I wouldn't have known.

I have to ask, how do they ride?

Sir_Name 

Beautiful.

iab

I just rode around the neighborhood. I need to lower the seat a touch on the Pecorari, and a longer stem would be nice. Haven't shifted it yet either, I am a little scared. But all in all, a nice handling and smooth bike.

The Viscontea is a thrill. Feels so aggressive and nimble. I really look forward to taking it to the velodrome.

Chrome Molly

Your bikes always look great. I'm impressed by your resourcefulness and tenacity to find and revive these bikes in a proper way.

St33lWh33ls

Very nice builds of some interesting bicycles. I have a newfound appreciation of what it takes to track down vintage parts, it ain't easy, well done.

crank_addict

Some thread title... Two additions

Surely is a whole lot more than that!

More like outstanding additions to the iab master collector. Especially cool knowing of the provenance. Dave, your appreciation for these long forgotten, the depth of knowledge, resourcefulness and preservation is tops. Seeing objects like this and bringing them back to motion is a treat. Thanks for sharing!

rootboy 

FanFarkingTastic. I dare say we won't see these two small marques represented here again. Maybe ever. Great acquistions, Iab.

iab

Thank you for the kind words. Humbling and quite possibly not so deserving. I do this for purely selfish reasons. The joy of the hunt. The rush of making an excuse to the better half on why I need another two bikes that look the same (her words). The thrill of having many completely different riding choices when I get out on the weekend. And of course the ability to show-off a bit.

Stevensb 

I'm not sure how you manage to find these beauties but they are indeed fantastic as are the others in your stable. Well done.

Brad

rootboy 

We knew that.

What kind of saddens me is that a thread like this, with such special and interesting bikes, will fade quickly.
While a thread on Grant P will go on and on for pages. Ah well.

Pars 

^ This! Congrats!

RobbieTunes

Show stoppers. Great work, as usual.

ChicagoGOBLUE

Wow, both are absolutely gorgeous. I'm in love with that Viscontea.

iab

While I am happy to chat about these and other Italian bikes from this era, there are not many out there with the same interest. I think most people don't relate, which is fine, you can't have interest in everything.

So I post for the 8 people who like this stuff.

seedsbelize 

This is what I was going to say, though not as well.

KonAaron Snake 

Very cool - I hope I get a cambio Corsa bike eventually. Both bikes are understated in a good way.

old's'cool

While the bikes are beautiful and seductive to me , I have no basis in knowledge to comment any further. However, I applaud your motives (and successful navigation of the obstacles) wholeheartedy, not to mention the outcome.

inkandsilver

Wow, stunning. Thank you for sharing these.

delicious

Beautifully executed. Thanks for sharing.