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Current web site: www.ciclitempesta.it/ |
The Tempesta brand began in 1930, with Vito Tempesta repairing bicycles in Terlizzi, Italy. In 1932 his son Michele was born. Michele, also called Lino, became a influential team mechanic for cycling pros an a successful custom frame maker. Finally, Lino's son Silvio became a well known racer and then also a team mechanic to cycling stars. Silvio also was a consultant to Cinelli.
In the Custom Bicycle by Michael J. Kolin
and Denise M. de la Rosa, Rodale Press, 1979. Lino Tempesta is
recognized as the Uncle of Paolo
and Italo Guerciotti.
Peter Breugerman's
Tempesta page |
Carlo Caruga's
1977 Tempesta bicycle |