Re: [CR]Pic of the Day - Chain Oiling

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Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:21:02 -0800
From: "Tam Pham" <terminaut@gmail.com>
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Pic of the Day - Chain Oiling
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On Nov 24, 2007 7:04 AM, Aldo Ross <aldoross4@siscom.net> wrote:
> Italian team mechanic "Pinella" applies some oil to the chain on Gino
> Sciardis' bike during the 1949 Tour de France.

That must be Pinella De Grandi, better known as Bianchi's head mechanic and framebuilder later on? I would enjoy hearing more about his career if anyone has additional info to share. It seems he was well-respected since Anquetil commisioned him to build his '67 hour record (Bianchi-ish) bike.

Anquetil and his '67 hour record bike:

http://chainedrevolution.com/CS/photos/default/picture600.aspx (click on "Original size" on the right side of the page to view large version)

Tam Pham
Huntington Beach, CA - USA