Description
Francesco Galmozzi can be certainly enumerated among the best frame builders of the prestigious Milanese tradition. Thanks to an investment of Artemira Gerbi - daughter of the famous cyclist Giovanni Gerbi, aka "Il Diavolo Rosso" - Galmozzi was able to found the brand Gloria 1922. It was the period in which he manufactured the "Garibaldina model". A few years later, he joined the company Cicli Magri, which he eventually acquired in 1938 and by this founded his own brand: Ciclo Galmozzi.
According to his name, Mr. Galmozzi developed his logo: a rooster on a hub. Funny enough if you know that "Gallo" in Italian means rooster and "Mozzi" means hubs!
Mr. Francesco Galmozzi did not produce many bicycles. He was actually more of a tailor, an artisan incredibly good at manufacturing custom to meet customers' measures and needs. His son Angelo joined the family business in 1959 and their atelier in Via Melchiorre Gioia in Milan soon became a hotbed for some of the finest Milanese racing bicycles.
Memorable was the Galmozzi Specialissima from 1961, a bicycle which led Rik van Looy - Faema Team - to his second World Championship!
This Galmozzi dates back to the 1960s and arrived at Steel Vintage Bikes in original condition. Therefore, our mechanics decided to go for a light refurbishment in order to preserve the authenticity of this unique cycle. Cherry on the top is certainly the original Campagnolo Record in perfect working condition.
A bicycle for true connoisseurs. Elegant and rare, the perfect bicycle to take part in Eroica events or to enrich any serious collection.
Size Information
Size (Center-Top) | 58 cm |
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Top Tube | 57 cm |
Head Tube | 15 cm |
Standover | 82 cm |
Details
Brand | Galmozzi |
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Shifters | Campagnolo Record |
Crankset | Campagnolo Record – 170mm 52/45 |
Bottom Bracket | Campagnolo |
Seat | Brooks |
Hubs | Campagnolo Record |
Rims | Iris Sport chromed 700C clincher |
Tires | Superga Sport Ultraleggero 25-622 clincher |
Stem | 3ttt Gran Prix Special 90mm |
Stembar | 3ttt Touriste 37cm |
Chain | New |
Pedals | Not included |