>
> I have a '82 Berma Professional that I bought from the original owner who
> had it built for him while studying in Italy. The Bertocco family owns
> the
> shop in Padova and was founded in the 1930's and are still in business.
> Although, not working with steel I believe.
>
> http://www.cicliberma.it/
>
> April Pederson has a blog with some information about Berma. I believe
> Angel Garcia knows her.
>
> http://www.biciveneto.it/
>
> I'll bring my Berma over to your shop some time.
>
> Kim Carney
> Davis, CA
>
> >
> > All,
> >
> > Just received a donation to the University of California Davis bicycle
> > collection. The bike is a 1975 custom made racing model built by the
> > Burtocco brothers in Padova, Italy.
> > The women that donated it had it built when she lived in Italy. She
> used
> > to race and took excellent care of the bike. She went to the shop on a
> > daily basis to watch her frame being built. Frame is a light gold
> > mettalic with blue transffers. Loads of lug cut-outs, nicely thinned,
> > patographed crown and seat stay caps, fluted campy seat post with
> matching
> > blue flutes. Brooks narrow pro saddle with drillium and modified
> rivets.
> > This bike is in excellent condition and truly stunning.
> > Any thoughts, stories, or musings?
> > Will take photos hopefully by the end of the day and post.
> >
> > Robert St.Cyr
> >
> > Sacramento, California USA