I have a frame made by an obscure Italian builder, possibly Vito Ortelli, who
was a so-so racer in the 40s. I would guess this frame was made in the 50s
or 60s. You can read Ciclo Ortelli in the seat lug window, and under the paint
there is some raised lettering that says Ortelli. Has Georg Fischer sand
cast bb shell and some interesting head lugs with big windows that are nicely
filed. I think I have seen them before on maybe an old Olmo. Seat lug like a
Cinelli, and it needs the three-piece Cinelli seat lug bolt. The frame is in
good shape with well-worn paint. Chrome on head lugs, fork crown, dropouts, and
rear ends is in decent shape. The frame is built like a Cinelli B model,
with eyelets and a fender boss under the brake bridge. Nice short-radius fork
rake and a pretty shaped crown with inside tangs. Size is 60 cm c to c, with a
58 cm top tube, 43 cm chainstays, and 61.5 front center. Rear spacing is 120
mm, and it takes 57 mm brakes. Seems to take a 27.0 seat post, so I am
guessing Columbus SP tube set. I have put a useable Campy NR headset in it,
although it could use one with a shorter stack as there is no room for a washer. I
will include some new long dropout adjusters. A good candidate for a L'Eroica
bike, or just a good fun rider. You can see pics of the frame here
http://www.flickr.com/
Bob Freeman Elliott Bay Bicycles 2116 Western Ave Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-8144 Home of Davidson Handbuilt Bicycles
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