the itlalian frames have the MFI crown and the 'merican frames have the Hank Jimmy crown. the italian frames also accessed the dropouts that were produced to complete the 3v "system" whilst the 'mericans used forged dropouts branded campagnolo and similar. the eeeeneees never used the true temper pipes. i'm sure there are other differences. chime in, chucki-issimo.
e-RICHIE
cheater, ct