Viner "Record" Replica

Earlier this year came news that Viner had closed its doors, a company that began in 1947.

Today, I received the following announcement from a reader:

"We are currently in the production phase of a limited edition, replica of our vintage steel beauty, "Record". Hand made in Italy, with custom drawn Columbus tubing, and beautiful, precision made lugs, and accessories from Richard Sachs."

We'll see if we can find out more...

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Viner Re-Introduction to U.S. Market

Sportiva Importare USA, Laguna Hills, CA, has reached a long term distribution agreement with the Italian bike brand Viner (founded by VIviano NERosi).

Viner bikes was established in 1947. Since then the company has been hand producing a range of high level frames in its factory in Pistoia, Tuscany.

Marc Katz, director of Sportiva Importare USA said, "We are very pleased to be representing a brand with such a long history of producing quality product. We feel the market is right here to reintroduce Viner and we have high expectations for Viner in the U.S."

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