Yes, that is correct - an entry level race bike, a tool. And, an example of what good craftsmanship can accomplish.
Regards, Richard Cielec Chicago, Illinois
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:20:31 -0400 From: Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com> Subject: Re: [CR]Mixed Tubing Bikes ?
Richard Cielec wrote:
>
>On my part, my favourite ride is /was the recently whacked early
>1980's Basso Tre-tubi. Although, I don't know anything about the
>tubing mix. The all purpose disclamer of "proprietary tubing".
>
"Tretubi" means "three tubes" and is generally applied to entry-level
frames, where the three main tubes (top, down, seat) are of some
named brand, but the rest of the frame is no-name generic stuff.
This is similar to English bikes that have stickers saying "Reynolds 531 Tubes" as opposed to "...tubes, forks and stays."
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