Updated 6.12.2011

One of the legendary 
brands in Italian 
lightweight cycling history.


 

"Umberto Dei -
Between Myth and Legend."
 by Luca De Ponti
translated by G. Hollenberg

Copy from a 
Dei advertisement 
  translated by Steven Maasland

1948 Umberto Dei
"Mod. Superleggero in original decals and painting.....Simplex derailleur, Umberto Dei hubs 
and crankset, Universal brakes and a good FNI saddle. We have also a Nanni steel bar 
and Sheffield pedals. The bike has beautiful hand cast lugs and a special fork 
crown in good chrome condition."            Photos by  Luca De Ponti

       

           

               

Photos by  Luca De Ponti

       

             

1959 Umberto Dei bicycle

        

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