Gino Bartali

        The rider who looked more like a prize fighter. He was Fausto Coppi's constant and vigilant rival.
In addition, after his retirement, he  established a company to sell fine racing bikes. The rumours said the frames were executed to Bartali's design by Angelo Picchio.  As is so often the case with great sports names attempting to capitalize on their good names, the company was not successful in the long term.

    Sadly, Gino passed away in the year 2000.

Updated 3/3/2001                             Click on small images to see a larger view.

Late 1970s: note the unusual Offmega-made components...
four spider arm cranks, unique derailleurs, etc.

A beautiful circa 1956 Bartali bike owned by Carsten Rehbein, Barum, Germany.