What is this Fiori model NAME?
09-03-19, 11:49 AM
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What is this Fiori model NAME?
I haven't taken images of the entire bike yet.
I want to know what model this FIORI is. Here's an image of the damage decal that has the model name on it. I'm not sure what name it is. Does anyone know for sure? The seatpost is 27.0mm diameter.
Thanks and cheers
I want to know what model this FIORI is. Here's an image of the damage decal that has the model name on it. I'm not sure what name it is. Does anyone know for sure? The seatpost is 27.0mm diameter.
Thanks and cheers
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Canadian marque, btw.
I had a Napoli model. Really nice mid-level Tange build...
I had a Napoli model. Really nice mid-level Tange build...
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Fiori was Norco's Italian style brand and direct competition for Miele in the entry level and mid-range markets. The earliest I've seen is 1985 and the newest was 1992. I've never seen a high end Fiori. I can't recall seeing a Venezia, so I'd appreciate more pictures and the serial number. TIA.
07-20-22, 01:19 PM
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Fiori was Norco's Italian style brand and direct competition for Miele in the entry level and mid-range markets. The earliest I've seen is 1985 and the newest was 1992. I've never seen a high end Fiori. I can't recall seeing a Venezia, so I'd appreciate more pictures and the serial number. TIA.
07-20-22, 01:30 PM
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Norco likely employed many of the same sources for Fiori, as they did for their eponymous brand. If so, there's a good probability that we can decypher the serial number.
07-20-22, 01:34 PM
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awesome. I’ll get that number and report back (couple days since I’m out of town). Appreciate your insight always! Here is the only pic I have at the moment.
07-20-22, 03:02 PM
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I can narrow it down a bit right now. The derailleurs are 1st generation Shimano 105 (a.k.a. Golden Arrow). IF OEM, that places it 1983-1986. It does look mid-1980s based on the contrasting head tube. Pink also became much more popular after the Miami Vice TV show, so I'd be leaning towards the latter half of the timeframe.
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07-20-22, 04:32 PM
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I can narrow it down a bit right now. The derailleurs are 1st generation Shimano 105 (a.k.a. Golden Arrow). IF OEM, that places it 1983-1986. It does look mid-1980s based on the contrasting head tube. Pink also became much more popular after the Miami Vice TV show, so I'd be leaning towards the latter half of the timeframe.
07-20-22, 07:20 PM
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IMO, this one is sitting right on the cusp of entry level and mid-range. You could flip a coin to decide. By this time, seamed, double butted, CrMo tubing was making its presence felt in the lower mid-range, so Tange #5 is bit of a letdown. Also, it has Schraeder valves, so the wheels would appear to be 27" versus 700C. Finally, it doesn't appear to sport a full 105 group. The only thing that is definitely 105 is the derailleur set, so that may have the bait used to lure the consumer,as it was considered lower mid-range at the time.
08-02-22, 03:58 PM
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IMO, this one is sitting right on the cusp of entry level and mid-range. You could flip a coin to decide. By this time, seamed, double butted, CrMo tubing was making its presence felt in the lower mid-range, so Tange #5 is bit of a letdown. Also, it has Schraeder valves, so the wheels would appear to be 27" versus 700C. Finally, it doesn't appear to sport a full 105 group. The only thing that is definitely 105 is the derailleur set, so that may have the bait used to lure the consumer,as it was considered lower mid-range at the time.
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08-02-22, 05:21 PM
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Fiori was Norco's Italian style brand and direct competition for Miele in the entry level and mid-range markets. The earliest I've seen is 1985 and the newest was 1992. I've never seen a high end Fiori. I can't recall seeing a Venezia, so I'd appreciate more pictures and the serial number. TIA.
08-04-22, 03:42 PM
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