Bob Freitas wrote:
> After Bianchi either withdrew from the market or Ben gave up
> distribution rights he built up Motobecane and Italvega, then when
> the wind blew in the direction of Japan he imported Univega and
> finally back to Bertoni.
I believe that Italvega (Italian built, Torpado?), Univega (Japan then Taiwan built?) and Bertoni (Italian sounding but built in Taiwan?) were all Ben Lawee branded and distributed bikes.
Someone know more?
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)