We sold a few Torpado bikes at our shop in the mid 70s. They had nicely finished frames with chrome long point lugs. Apparently they were only available in a dark brown metallic color and came equipped with generally low end components.
I remember the gold foil Columbus stickers on the seat tubes. They may have had only the 3 main tubes made of Columbus.
Could never find out much about them at the time.
Chas. Colerich Oakland, CA
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