Just noticed a vintage Nanni Torino mini-pump on ebay
Mark Bulgier Seattle, Wa USA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Vermeer [mailto:int1086@setarnet.aw]
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 3:01 PM
> To: Bob Reid; classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]Re: Nani Cinelli
>
>
> I have a Nani Torino stem on my 1947 Fiorelli. Perhaps pre
> Cinelli stem and
> handlebar manufacturer?
> When did Cinelli start?
> Regards,
> Rob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Reid" <bob.reid@btconnect.com>
> To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 5:45 PM
> Subject: [CR]Interesting acquisitions......
>
>
> > Two interesting acquisitions I've made recently I'd
> appreciate some help
> in
> > identifying ;
> >
> > Firstly a pair of Prior hubs - 32/40h large flange all
> aluminium alloy
> > bodies and with solid axles. I remember seeing a 52'
> advert for Prior and
> > Dura equipment relating to Tdf use - along the lines of
> Bobet having rode
> to
> > victory on hubs by Prior, but does anyone know the story
> behind these ?
> > Very interesting in that the large flange is hub is created
> by rivetting
> the
> > flange to a small flange hub (9-rivet's per side).
> >
> > Second - A very old and decrepit steel stem. Nothing particularly
> > noticeable about it but certainly good enough to be worth having
> re-plated.
> > Scraping off some of the rust /flaking chrome from the top
> of the stem
> > revealed the name 'Nanni' / 'Torino' stamped within an oval
> on top of the
> > extension. It may in some way be connected to the late
> 30's Bates I've
> > acquired, but I'd appreciate help identifying the origins
> of the stem /
> > details of the company.
> >
> > Bob Reid
> > Stonehaven
> > Scotland