Kevin, I have a frameset here labeled Vittoria, model Special, that is clearly Italian built, by Torpado. 120mm rear spacing, with the 1970s Torpado and Italvega Superlight signature features. There is a shop decal on the side of the top tube:
CICLI PIOLLINI CODOGNO (down the middle)
vendita riparazioni (sales repairs) viale trieste 5 T0377 32320 (address and phone number?).
No indication if Vittoria has anything in particular to do with the Piollini shop, or if it is liked to the tire company in any way. It's currently on the stand being built up, so no proper pics, but I can supply some shots that the original sellers took, if you need to see them.
Ciao, Mark Agree Southfield MI USA ~ ~ ~
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:59:08 -0500 From: Angel Garcia <veronaman(AT)gmail.com> Subject: [CR] Vittorio/a? Italian frames
Lou Deeter's excellent bike guide lists Vittoria as from Italy (and no other info), Vittorio as being out of the Netherlands, and also has a Vittorio, A.A. (Rhode Island).
I suspect Lou's guide is the most complete list available??? or is there something else like it around?
Angel Garcia Long valley, NJ
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!]
Actually, I now remember other desireable bikes that I no longer have but are on film, for example my Kawasaki lime green EG Bates [sprayed up as Bob Jackson the colour was copied from a Jackson frame we had made for Ian Hallam] complete with Record no name brakes, 151 bcd chainset, and the first gen Superlegiri pedals without the reinforcing webbing on the plates.
Anyway, getting back to my original question.....any thoughts on Vittorio frames would be welcome.
Cheers Kevin Sayles Bridgwater. Somerset. UK
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