Re: [CR] Early '80s Paletti frame

Feels like about 1982-83, since it has a front der. tab which became common about that time, but still has Portacatena dropouts, which started disappearing in about 1980-81. The lugs remind me of a Torpado Super Strada, but the finish work is different. You couldn't go wrong with a Record gruppo, or just as easily, an "other" brand, like Galli or Gipiemme, IMHO.

Ciao, Mark Agree Southfield, Michigan, USA, ~ ~ ~

Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 09:42:17 -0800 From: kevin lindsey <lindsey.kevin@gmail.com> Subject: [CR] Early '80s Paletti frame Greetings.

I have a lead into an early 1980s Paletti "Super Prestige" frameset ( http://store.bicycleczar.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=100800071). The frame looks to be fairly solid - decals notwithstanding - and I understand that Paletti bikes were thought to be of high quality at the time. Can anyone comment on the Super Prestige, i.e. rough price for such a frame, whether there are any particular issues to watch out for, what components it
came with, etc.?
Many thanks,
Kevin Lindsey
San Jose, CA
USA