Doug E.’s He Called It Marinoni

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Happy Highbrow Hump Day! Today’s highbrow OTS is not what it appears. It claims to be Marinoni, but Doug the owner informs me that this doesn’t check out. He suspects it to be mid ’70s French.  Note the center-pulls and levers wif gol-toof stylz!
This bike is not who it claims to be.
French Fake MarinoniMasucci SeatpostSimplex Super LJ derailersMafac Competition (Gold)
Cable hanger.Half-wrap staysFake Marinoni in it's original condition.

This $20. re-cycling depot find turned out to be a diamond It is NOT however a Marinoni according to the man himself.
Bocama lugs, Simplex drop-outs, Half wrap stays, Super LJ derailleurs, Mafac Competition (gold) brakeset ,T.A crankset. wheels (not shown) Mavic tubular (also gold) laced to black Normandy hubs. I’ve been having a hard time Identifying this frame. Ideas? I think its a 1975

Thanks Doug

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  • http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/alex Alex K.

    No matter what it is, its amazing. Probably 531. That is an awesome bike, you have my bike envy.

  • DougE

    Hi all, accolades and respects to Cameron for hosting such a comprehensive site. Hopefully one of the Ten Speed gurus can help identify this frame.
    For the sake of clarity however I should point out that the seatpost is a Campagnolo Nuovo Record that is engraved ‘Elvio Masucci,(former owner I asssume), and has the fleur engraved in it as well, typical of Marinoni in Quebec.
    That and the re-badging just adds another layer to the mystery of this classic ride.

  • Pfaff

    That is truly an awesome find.

    Some really cool components.

  • DougE

    UPDATE: It has been confirmed by the original owner that the faux Marinoni is actually an “ELVISH’, Imported to Quebec from France in the 70s.