Charlie,
Needless to say I'm on the edge of my seat in anticipation of more concrete developments regarding the existance of Confente labled frames built in Italy. While at the Cirque during one of our "late nite chats" Chuck mentioned something that may add support to the claim that such a beast does in fact roam the Italian countryside. The information about the details of the "business/personal" side of these relationships helps me to understand the events that followed much more clearly. I'll explain later; as I'm sure there will plenty of dialog on this subject.
Charlie told me of the foundational story a few weeks ago and very wisly opted to research the story a bit more before unleashing it on the unsuspecting list. Personally, I consider this to be one of the most interesting (potential) developments to come along in quite a while. I know, the majority of the listmembers are Yawning Real Big about now. Sorry. But you have to admit, this story has so much texture it is just impossible to ignore!
OK, dogs are starting to eye my leg hungrily; better go shopping.
Brian Baylis
La Mesa, CA
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> That much is written in stone, and right as rain. What does fall into the realm of rumor is that Confente was offered a job, and possibly an eventual partnership, with Colnago, just before he decided to go to California.
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> Could this frame be an Italian Confente?? Could it be a fake?? Who knows, but I'll buy anything once. I have a Piniarello that won the Tour of Flanders, with the astonishing fact that the bike was built a full ten years after that supposed race!! Talk about a miracle collector's item.
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> Anyway, the Pegoretti/Confente story is no April fool's, and is absolutely true.
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> Charlie Shafer
> Madison, Connecticut