Italvega Gran Turismo

Description

I bought this bike new in 1973.  Italvega's were hand built in Italy to a spec defined by Ben Lawee of San Diego.  They compare favorably to the Italian race bikes of the day.  Drive train components are all Campagnolo Gran Turismo, and work well.  The brakes are Universal.  The frame is Columbus butted tubing.  It came with sew ups, but I converted to Mavic clinchers around 1980.  Otherwise, except for the pedals and seat its pretty much original.  The bike has always been stored inside.  I had a complete tune up done about two years ago, including bearing lubes, new cables, chain, brake pads, brake lever covers, handle bar tape, etc, and really haven't ridden it much since.  Comparing it to my other bikes, I would say its a 58 cm frame.