Jerry Corcoran wrote:
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> CR Members,
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> Anybody know when Alfredo Binda toe straps were first introduced or better yet years of production and any changes made in construction/packaging that signify manufacturing date? What significance does the Bianchi impression I've seen on some Bindas have? Were these made for Bianchi? Is it a real Binda if Alfredo didn't cut out the leather strap and rivet on the buckle? (Sorry, I couldn't resist) I really do need this info. Thanks!!
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> Jerry Corcoran
> Canby, OR
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The Cinelli website states that the leather toe strap was invented by Cino Cinelli in 1951. Not true in my opinion, but there you have it.
The early ones have a brass roller that was later replaced with a plastic roller. The name Dino Bianchi stamped on the leather is probably the maker in Milan, and no relation to Bianchi the bike company. Bianchi is a pretty common name in Italy afterall.
Alfredo Binda won three Worlds: The first held in 1927, at Nurburgring, Germany. Also won in 1930 at Liege, Belgium and 1932 at Rome, Italy. Partial career wins:
Alfredo Binda 1925 Giro d'Italia 1 stage, Giro d'Italia Tour of Lombardy 1926 Tour of Lombardy Giro del Piemonte 6 stages, Giro d'Italia 1927 Giro d'Italia 12 stages, Giro d'Italia World Pro Road Race Tour of Lombardy Giro del Piemonte 1928 Giro d'Italia 6 stages, Giro d'Italia Giro del Veneto 1929 Giro d'Italia 8 stages, Giro d'Italia Milan - San Remo 1930 World Pro Road Race 2 stages, Tour de France 1931 Milan - San Remo Tour of Lombardy 2 stages, Giro d'Italia 1932 World Pro Road Race 1933 Giro d'Italia KoM, Giro d'Italia 6 stages, Giro d'Italia
Chuck "everything I know is a result of Google.com" Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California