kevin sayles wrote:
> Hi Listers,
> Many years ago, I think it was around 1970 ~ 71 my dad presented me with
> a frame which as far as I can remember was a 'Vittorio' or it might have
> been Vittoria?..............has anyone heard of such a brand name? The
> frame itself was lugged, probably Prugnat 'S' type, but as the frame was
> way too small for me I didn't keep it long, however if I ever get my old
> movie film devoloped onto DVD I do recall some brief footage of me in a
> 25mtt riding the bike [with a extra long seat post!]
>
>
Vittorio, formerly from Alkmaar, now Heerhugowaard is a bikeshop who also used to build frames. Upto the 70's/80's or so Jan Groot built racing, track and tandems and touring bikes, currently the shop -with a new owner- still sells custom touring bikes in heavy lugged steel, but afaik they are currently not built in house
mvg
Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
NL