From this thread and a couple other recent threads here and elsewhere it appears that some feel it is time to knock Confente down a notch from his celebrated status.
Some of us appreciate the lug shorelines, the design details, and finish work on a Confente. At least one member here professes to see no difference between a Confente and a Raleigh of the same period.
That's all fine by me and no cause for acrimony, but if a Confente ever falls into my lap I will certainly ride it!
In the interest of revealing my sentimental bias I will point out that my cycling coach in the early seventies knew Confente from his days racing in Italy and declared his Confente-built Masi the best race bike he ever rode. I'm sure that colors my perception.
Brent