Re: [CR]Guerciotti, GP Seatpost

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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:20:08 -0800
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Skip Echert" <skipechert@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Guerciotti, GP Seatpost
In-Reply-To: <004801c199cc$6e9744f0$0201a8c0@VLDT5F3MFRA2C3K>
References: <002601c1994f$2f6b1ea0$0200a8c0@bigal>


Hello All -

Earlier today I bought an interesting seatpost at Recycled Cycles that I couldn't identify. One bolt microadjust, well made but not up to Campy quality, marked with a large "STOP" stamped above the insertion line (so it often shows). Near the top of the post is stamped "BREV" and two script letters which I read as "GP".

I did some searching on the net for an Italian component manufacturer with the initials GP and got nowhere. Then I read Takao Noda's note (BTW - thank you). Hmmmmmmmm - very interesting.

Does anyone know if Giovanni Pelizzoli made seatposts? If so, could this be one? Or if not, who did make this one? I would appreciate your insights.

Many thanks,

Skip Echert Renton, WA

At 03:45 AM 1/10/02, you wrote:
> In late 1983 or early 1984, I saw Giovanni Pelizzoli, a founder of Ciocc of
>Bergamo , carrying many frames into Guerciotti shop.
> I know Mondonico was very old shop but in 1983 I could not find any
>Mondonico in Milan. If possible, I would like to get some information about
>Mondonico.
> Takao Noda
> Hachioji Tokyo Japan
>---- Original Message -----
>From: "Alan" <alan@co-motion.com>
>To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 5:49 AM
>Subject: [CR]Guerciotti
>
>
> > Walt-
> > The Guerciotti's with the world flag logo's were pre 1984 or so and
> > therefore pre SLX tubing.
> > At 54cm its a sure bet its SL - 59 or so and above are more likely SP.
> >
> > The custom bicycle book gives a nice history of these bikes - I've always
> > liked 'em, mainly because my first real racing bike was one a '77 model I
> > picked up used from a local racer when I was about 16. It was also the
>first
> > bike I repainted - did it with the more modern decal set, which at the
>time
> > I liked because newer is better right ;) - funny how I even liked the new
> > cinelli logo at the time now that I think of it.
> >
> > These are nice italian bikes in the showy tradition of milanese tradition.
> > Lugs are pinned - Mondonico was a partner (or something) and alot of his
> > influence is in these bikes.
> >
> > BTW, 54-56cm is my size, hint, hint!
> >
> > Alan Cline
> > CoMotion Cycles
> > 4765 Pacific Ave.
> > Eugene, OR 97402
> >
> > (541)342-4583 FAX 342-2210
> > http://www.co-motion.com
> > mailto:alan@co-motion.com