[CR] Italvega/Torpado Praise

(Example: Racing:Jean Robic)

Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:59:55 -0700
From: "Kevin Kruger" <ktk1_7_0_2_8@yahoo.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] Italvega/Torpado Praise


To add to Mark's post, I rank my 1975/1976 Italvega Super Speciale (identic al frame as Superlight model, just a different color) as one of my top or f avorite riding bikes!!!  Build "quality" is on par with other Italian fac tory marques from the period.  Dual-taper "Colnago-style" seatstays are a nice touch (referred to as bi-conical by Italvega).  Recall some posts p oking fun/frustration/anger at Torpado/Italvega for their "Pogliaghi Diamon d" lookalike lug cutouts.

If interested, photos may be viewed at the following Wool Jersey address:

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Kevin-Krugers-Bikes/ItalvegaSuperSpecia le7576/

I also own a 1972 Super Speciale which is also nice, but doesn't have the s ecret fast mojo that the 75/76 has.

For what it's worth.
Kevin Kruger - Grantville, PA