SunTour LD-_ down tube shifters, clamp-on SunTour Mountech f&r derailleurs (both with ZH date codes, meaning August, 1983) The range included a disc-wheeled TT bicycle and a Bador (Vitus) aluminum model. The line itself was fairly large, comprising nine bicycles in 1988. The line emphasized function over flash (except for the 'flash' of the 'cromovelato' - thin paint over chrome - paint jobs) and received favorable press regarding overall functionality and quality, as well as the ride/handling of the steel-frame models.

Dropouts were forged Columbus on the lower/mid range and Campagnolo for the upscale models. Other braze-ons were also Gipiemme, including the two styles of brake stay bridges used, depending on the model, and the induction-cast 'box arch' chainstay bridge which was common to all steel Bertonis, with the exception of the TSX model - the frame of which was obviously the Daccordi Griffe, but with Bertoni inscriptions and decals. Seat stay lugs were Gipiemme, brazed into the contour of the rear quarters of the seat tube lug.

These 'second series' frames all utilized Columbus tubesets of Matrix, SL or SLX type tubing and featured Columbus 'short point' lugs and Cinelli-type Columbus bottom brackets & semi-sloping fork crowns. The 1984 and later steel frames do not bear the typical Torresini details. Earlier Bertonis have frame details that are similar to the Torresini-made Italvegas. The frames were manufactured in Italy by Daccordi, sometimes mistakenly assigned to Bianchi, which had no connection to the Bertoni brand other than Ben Lawee's Bianchi imports during the 1960s. The one is a Bulldog Pug, which was purchased new ca Sept 1987 and is serial Number 1018XXX.īertoni was a brand created by Ben Lawee circa-1980. I have two Charter Arms revolvers, both in.44 Spl., both with the Stratford, CT barrel impression. I gather from some quick research that the revolvers are probably 20-25 years. Note that the serial number information below is fragmentary and incomplete. I figured out all the serial numbers for Miyata Bicycles Made in Japan Since 1972, according with the first letter on the serial number. To download the “univega serial number database” one file you must go to one of the links on file sharing. Our price tag is something to talk about, too. All the while, meeting robust practicality and beautiful form in design. Assembled with pride in the USA, go no further to seek principle and commitment in business. We've made bikes our business for over 40 years.

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