RE: [CR]debunking Big Mig

(Example: Framebuilders:Brian Baylis)

From: "Mark Bulgier" <mark@bulgier.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: RE: [CR]debunking Big Mig
Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 17:21:47 -0700


Charlie Shafer writes:
> The only comment I want to add here is one of historical
> correction: Essentially, Dario Pegoretti was Piniarello's
> contract builder for all of Indurain's reign, as well as a
> little beyond. Indurain rode very straightforward,
> uncomplicated, not-very-light, steel frames, tig-welded by
> Pegoretti.

Thanks for that info Charlie. I'm glad Dario made Mig's bikes, he's a good builder and a nice guy. Are you sure Mig didn't ride TVT at least a little though? I heard that from Andy Hampsten, who can tell carbon fiber from TIG steel even under the "Pinarello" paint.

Mark Bulgier
Seattle, Wa
USA