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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