Charles wrote:
> Any one know of history of this
> 70s Furlan Road Bike < Item number: 3673120663
This seems to be one of the low-end 'price point' bikes produced with various names by Billato in the early 80's. Great Italian looks that were unfortunately not often accompanied by equivalent ride or workmanship. A great bike for a 'poseur' but rarely for a serious rider. The components were selected to permit a desired sales price.
As far as the Furlan name being in any way associated with Giorgio Furlan, I can guarantee this is not the case. I can also guarantee that Giorgio's father, who I met when I lived in Treviso, never raced at any higher level and most definitely not at the pro level.
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Steven Maasland
Moorestown, NJ