Dale Brown wrote:
<< Thinking about that question makes me realize that I had never heard of Mondonico until the last 10 years. Obviously they have been around for a
while, as see in Torelli's web site, but all through the early 1970s
until
maybe mid 1990s I never saw or heard of one. Maybe (most likely) they
were
not exported to the USA? ...But still, none under teams or in the Euro
and
Italian magazines I used to scour over and over again... Odd.. anyone
else
have a distinct 1970s memory of that Marque's presence?
>>
They were sold in the mid-'80's by Bikecology. From their ad on page 145 of the May 1984 issue of Bicycling:
"ITALIAN RACING FRAMES - a new...different approach
3 Superb Artisans -- unknown outside Italy!
Direct import -- wholesale to consumer
Columbus SL/Full Invest Cast Lugs/Campy tips/Loaded with chrome and extras!
Billato -- Most beautiful frame we've seen, 35 micron thick black chrome $489
Rauler -- Trained by Colnago, Classic Italian style $399
Mondonico -- Unusual Cinelli type design, beautiful $399"
Mordecai Silver
NY, NY