Pertini Frame

6Bikes · *by **6Bikes** on Mon 12/Dec/11 11:30pm*

Can anyone out there tell me about road frame I have. Its called a Pertini and has a couple of Silver and blue foil decals with the name. It has a Ishiwata Hi tension 0245 tubing label. I'm guessing it could be a mid 80's frame? It sounds italian, but has japanese tubing.

The lugs and tube set look similar to a NZ built Mitchell that is on Oli's Roadwork blog but with more brase on details like cable guides and shifter boss.

Can anyone confirm the age and who may have made it? thanks

Oli · *by **Oli** on Mon 12/Dec/11 11:44pm*

I seem to recall Pertini was a spin-off brand from Mitchell, and that they were (mainly?) built by Mark Maclean, who built for Mitchell. They may even have been built by Mitchell as an Italian sounding alternative? I am no expert on dating them, but I'd suggest you're not far off when you say mid-80s.

johnL · *by **johnL** on Tue 13/Dec/11 6:33am*

I had one in 83. Oli you are correct. Mine was Ish 019 tubing

6Bikes · *by **6Bikes** on Tue 13/Dec/11 9:35pm*

thanks Guys. Was Mitchell a North island builder?
My frame is missing most decals, so if anyone has pictures of one I would like to see some. I am going to restore my frame next year and would like to make some decals.
Mark Mclean rings a bell, he went on to build Tarini, I am rebuilding a Mixte for my wife which has his signature on it.

Simonius_Titius · *by **Simonius_Titius** on Tue 13/Dec/11 11:27pm*

The owner of the AvantiPlus shop in New Plymouth knows a bit about Mitchells, he may be able to put you in touch with a chap who has records by serial number for many of the builds.

pushbikerider · *by **pushbikerider** on Wed 14/Dec/11 6:44am*

Simonius_Titius wrote:The owner of the AvantiPlus shop in New Plymouth knows a bit about Mitchells, he may be able to put you in touch with a chap who has records by serial number for many of the builds.

These days that shop is back trading as Mitchell Cycles, ask for Blair

fastkiwi · *by **fastkiwi** on Fri 26th Feb 9:25pm*

where are the serial numbers on pertini frames. i found one with a suntour superb pro group set including the wheels

fastkiwi · *by **fastkiwi** on Fri 26th Feb 9:34pm*

I have a Pertini with Suntour Superb Pro full groupset. The decals have all gone. The name PERTINI is stamped on the sloping tops of the rear down stays. I would also like to get hold of a set of decals as I intend to give it a good tidyup including painting

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