Re: [CR]Alfredo Binda Time Line

(Example: Component Manufacturers)

Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 14:01:20 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Cc: CR List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Alfredo Binda Time Line
References: <002c01c1e181$3ae1ec80$2500000a@Jerry>


Jerry Corcoran wrote:
>
> Edited info on Alfredo Binda Toe Straps sent to me off-list by K.D. of
> Boston. Thanks K.D.
>
> (Ken Denny wrote) The words "Bianchi Dino" meaning something to the effect
> of "stretch to fit" or something like that, were embosed on the tab.

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Actually the glassine paper wrapper that the toe straps are packaged in offers a better clue to the real meaning of "Bianchi Dino":

"PRODUZIONE BIANCHI DINO IN ESCLUSIVA MONDIALE PER CINELLI CINO e C"

or Babel Fished: "PRODUCTION BIANCHI DINO IN WORLD-WIDE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT FOR CINELLI CINO and C"

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California
http://www.velo-retro.com (Campagnolo Timeline, reprints and t-shirts)