Re: [CR] Pivo Stems to Milremo?

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Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 13:28:38 -0500
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From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] Pivo Stems to Milremo?


Ken Toda asked:
>Speaking of Pivo stem, what I have is casted alloy, somewhat rough finish,
>from
>late 60's to 70's. It is much better construction than AVA death stem.
>
>I also have "MILREMO" engraved stems which are so similar to Pivo I have.
>Except the names, over all coat and design are very close.
>
>Did Pivo make stem for Milremo label?

Very likely. Milremo was not a manufacturer of anything, it was a house brand of Ron Kitching. Could be Pivo, could be GB, could be something else...

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