Tretubi would mean that the three main tubes are Columbus. Usually it's Tretubi XXX, where XXX is the tubing type like Aelle for instance. I have a early '80s Raymond Cloarec that has a tubing decal that says just that: Tretubi Aelle.
And yes you are correct this the cheaper tubing.
David Bilenkey Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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> I came across an early 80's bike with columbus tretubi tubes. I
> remember this
> tubing to be prevalent on lower model bikes. Is my memory wrong?
>
> Jonathan Greene
> Maitland FL