Dan Kehew wrote:
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> > I've got a circa '83 or '84 Casati Gold Line, but it's in a
> > shop at the moment. I'll pass along serial numbers
> > when I can get a peek at them.
>
> It's back. Serial number on the bottom bracket is 2177
> (on the left side of the Casati "C" opening as you look
> down on the upturned bracket), with 57 to the right of
> the "C" -- that's the frame size mark. Again, I'm told
> its an '83 or '84, but I've got nothing but the seller's
> word to go on for that.
I agree with the seller... '83 or '84 would be believable. My local bike shop, Montrose Bike Shop, was an importer of Casati bikes. I once stopped by (it's on the way to some great riding up Angeles Crest to Mt. Wilson) and Mr. Casati was paying a visit. He commented that he thought my Confente was nicely made, which I thought was nice of him to say so. A real gentleman!
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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