RE: [CR]Ebay: '79 Murella?

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To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Mark Kiser" <mkiser1001@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [CR]Ebay: '79 Murella?
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 20:29:21 -0500


That would be a Mirella, built of LERI tubing, as indicated by the sticker just under the shifters. As you note, this one is missing most of its foil decals I bought one in 1974 for $285, equipped like the one pictured except for the brakes. Mine originally had Balilla (sp?) center pulls, and this one looks like may have Universal side pulls. Otherwise, Campy NR derailleurs, Gran Sport steel crank, headset, and seatpost, Tipo hubs, Nisi rims, TTT bar and stem, some kind of steel pedals. Not custom, not fabulous, but as good as many a decent production bike of the era. Mine's still in regular use, modified to light touring style over the years.

Mark Kiser Knoxville, TN

Not much in the archives about Murella, except their jerseys. Was it a team or a bike maker? Seller calls this bike a 1979 Murella, but pics don't reveal any transfers. Apparently grey. Allegedly Reynolds tubes. Chrome lugs. Red heart windows. Maybe Campy drive train? Look past the Motobecane. Whatever it is, it looks like its been sitting awhile. This bike is a pick-up only in New Jersey. 300056590445

Don Wilson
Los Olivos, CA USA