Just bought an old Battaglin, listed as Columbus, but there are no decals, following a respray. I have no doubt whatsoever that it's a genuine Battaglin - it's stamped into the rear triangle, apart from anything. And even at a glance, the geometry and the slim elegance of the rear triangle clearly indicate a very superior frame.
And yet...I remain curious as to whether it really is Columbus. It doesn't seem as light as my Dawes 653, but I can't really do a like for like comparison as the Dawes is a fixie, which obviously lightens things up a bit.
It's not a major deal, but if anyone has any thoughts, better yet, information, I'd appreciate it.
Cheers
Alan Paterson
London, England