Re: [CR]Performance SL Frame Set

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

From: "Robert Clair" <r.clair@cox.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "Lane Wilkinson" <shellylane@comcast.net>
References: <7115EA7E-340E-4ABB-9ABA-1DD7DEF99727@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Performance SL Frame Set
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:51:26 -0500
reply-type=response

... i believe Palo Alto "jobbed" the same frame builder back then. several folks on the list id'd the Italian source several years ago. maybe someone has better recall than us. but the Palo Alto had a better graphic :)

robert clair
alexandria, va 22308
usa


----- Original Message -----
From: Lane Wilkinson
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 10:23 AM
Subject: [CR]Performance SL Frame Set



> Back in 1987 I bought new a frame set from the Performance Bike shop mail
> order catalog. The frame was a "house" brand with Performance decals on
> it. I am wondering if anyone knows who was the original manufacturer.
> The frame is a very nice Columbus SL with the Columbus dove engraved in
> the fork crown and top of seat stays. The fork and back half of the
> stays were chromed. The lugs are cut out with long points. Front and
> rear drop outs are Campagnolo and the BB is Italian threaded. I know the
> frame was made in italy but that is about all I know. The frame needs to
> be restored and I would like to get more info before I begin.
> Thanks!

> /Lane

> Seattle WA