6/22/02 1:13 PMclassicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org
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> I hear little about Gipiemme parts and how they compare with campy or
> zeus-esp pedals.
> Here's one that caught my eye:
> http://ebay.com/
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> Are these the top of the Gipiemme line?( In one place I think I read that
> Gipiemme restored Coppis bike for auction at the next Tour.So they must be a
> fairly big company? ) Are these pedals part Titanium like SR?-The
> description says they are copied from the SR design. How do they compare in
> quality with SR/NR and also with Ofmega (eg Mistral)?
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> Mark Cutrufelli
> in Laurel,MD
I have a set of the exact same pedals (same casting marks, color, shape, details - everything) but they are marked as made by Miche. to my eyes and knowledge they work perfectly and are very light (no scale). I considered selling them as i first thought them inferior but in time/miles i have realised that their function and (close) appearance would cost me 10 times to replace if it were Campagnolo. A case of perfect product as i dont have to nurse them or worry about using them yet they look the part.
I have also wondered as to what makes Gippieme drop outs and fork ends less superior to that of Campangnolo? Anyone?
Ciao,
Ben Kamen NYC
(p.s. - I used capitals as i thought to direct the question at Chuck S.)