Medici Gran-Turismo Folder of about 1979 — Professional Overland Bicycle Frames: Steelwork, Paint, Sizes, Configuration, Components, Equipment and Prices

A landscape folder of five pages for the Medici Gran-Turismo, a touring frameset: a green cover, a specifications spread, detail photographs, a Medici shield with touring text and a page of components, equipment and prices. No year is printed.

— Page 1 (front cover) —
MEDICI
Gran-Turismo
PROFESSIONAL
OVERLAND
BICYCLE FRAMES

[The cover of the Medici Gran-Turismo folder: a large green MEDICI logotype above a touring bicycle fitted with front and rear panniers, a handlebar bag and two water bottles, in a black and white photograph. A green zigzag band at the lower right carries the words “Professional Overland Bicycle Frames”.]

— Page 2 —
STEELWORK
Slotted steering column and bottom bracket are Italian threaded. All bridges and supports are separately reinforced and stiffened.
Frame & Fork | Columbus double butted SP
Lugs | Rexart investment cast
Bottom Bracket Hanger | Cinelli
Fork Crown | Cinelli
Dropouts | Campagnolo with double eyelets front and rear
Threading | all Italian
BRAZE-ON FEATURES
A. Front & rear rack mounts
B. Fender mounting fixtures
C. Down tube water bottle cage fittings to accommodate two bottles
D. Top tube brake tunnels (3)
E. Campagnolo Bottom Bracket derailleur cable guides (2)
F. Campagnolo right rear chain stay cable stop (1)
PAINT AND FINISHING
A. Colors are:
1. Deep Metallic Blue
2. Fire Engine Red
3. Dense Gloss Black
B. Front dropouts are chrome faced
C. Fork crown is chromed
D. Lugs and some details are picked out in yellow
E. Decals are head and seat tube logo, star bands, and down tube identification
F. Paint procedure: Acrylic primer, two coats of color, decals, clear overcoats. Each application is separately cured
Specifications
MEDICI
Gran-Turismo
SIZES
Stock frames are manufactured in the following seat tube lengths:
49 cm (19-1/4 in.)
52 cm (20-1/2 in.)
55 cm (21-5/8 in.)
58 cm (22-7/8 in.)
61 cm (24 in.)
CONFIGURATION
A. Angle between top tube and seat tube: 72°
B. Angle between top tube and head tube: 72°
C. Bottom Bracket height from ground: 10-1/2″
D. Fork blade rake 2-1/4″
E. Wheelbase 40″ to 41-1/2″ according to frame size
F. Chainstay: 17″
G. Top Tube: 52-1/2cm to 58-1/2 cm according to frame size
H. Seat tube: 49cm to 61cm

[A two-page spread of the Medici Gran-Turismo specifications: the left page carries a green rampant lion emblem with the Steelwork, Braze-on Features and Paint and Finishing lists, and the right page carries the Sizes and Configuration lists above a photograph of the touring bicycle with panniers.]

— Page 3 —

[A two-page spread of five black and white detail photographs of a Gran-Turismo bicycle: handlebars with brake levers and tape, a head tube and fork crown, a brake caliper with cable and tube fitting, a crankset with chainrings and pedal, and a rear derailleur with the cluster. The pages carry no printed words.]

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Touring long periods and great distances by bicycle can reveal very rewarding experiences. Whether accomplished by the “camping” or “moteling” method, the appropriate vehicle is most commonly referred to as the touring bicycle. It differs markedly from its road racing and track cousins.
The bicycle explorer is a very independent, inquisitive and determined individual. His habits, wants and comfort are most singularly unique. The MEDICI bicycle company has attempted to coalesce the most frequent requirements in a solid overland bicycle frame that is versatile enough to accommodate as many of the touring fraternity’s needs as possible. It is, however, impossible to provide standard components, equipment, baggage and other items generally associated with long distance travel since each bicycle tourise has his particular need with regard to these matters.
Therefore, MEDICI has developed a frame and made available a list of the most desired components, equipment and other items that can be considered when planning a trip. A most important factor is, of course, the frame. Naturally the MEDICI Gran Tourismo, like the MEDICI road racing Pro Strada, is manufactured with high tensile steel alloy that is recognized as being a superior tubing—Columbus SP. The frame is hand-crafted using brass-brazed lug assemblies. And the frame is available as a stock item or as a custom-crafted special option at an additional price. Built in Los Angeles, custom orders for MEDICI Gran Tourismo bicycles will be accepted at the factory only.
MEDICI

[A text page of the Medici Gran-Turismo folder describing the touring bicycle and its Columbus SP frame, beside a large green shield with three curved stripes, the word MEDICI and a rampant lion.]

— Page 5 —
Components & Equipment
NOTE: The following are suggestions for options that are not included in the standard equipment available for the MEDICI Gran Tourismo.
1. Campagnolo Nuovo Record components are generally recommended including the Rally rear derailleur (for triple chainwheel set-up and resultant chain wrap).
2. T/A chainwheels, cranks and bottom bracket. The basic arrangement is 48-38-26 tooth rings. MEDICI frames are “faced” to 68 mm. width to accommodate the T/A axle. Cranks should be 170 mm. long for those under 6 feet in height and 175 mm. long for those who are taller.
3. Shimano style “randonneur” handlebar and stem. The cant of this style handlebar is especially attractive for comfort and frequent change of position.
4. Sun Tour ultra 6-chain and freewheel. This drive train has proven itself and should include a 14-16-18-21-24-28 tooth sequence.
5. Eclipse bags, panniers and rack. This is a wide selection of well-made nylon items adaptable to a cleverly thought-out rear road system. If large capacity is necessary, Blackburn front and rear racks stabilize well to the MEDICI brazed-on mounts.
6. If fingertip derailleur controls are requested, either Sun Tour (with ratchet) or Shimino (without ratchet) are suggested. Downtube shifters should be Campagnolo.
7. Handlebar pads produced by Grab-On are desireable, especially for long rides or sensitive hands.
8. Avocet’s Touring III smooth saddle is a good bet even if it is a little expensive.
9. Wheels are a mixed bag. Consider 700C Super Champion rims with narrow profile wired-on tires. Perhaps a 40-spoke rear will help defeat pot holes.
10. Touring requires detailed attention to other matters. Don’t forget:
• Reflectors and lights
• Tool kit
• Clothing and raingear
• Helmet and rear view mirror
• Tire & tube repairs and spares
• Shoes
• Camping items
• Gloves
PRICES
MEDICI Gran Tourismo bicycle frame and fork | $450.00
with color-matching Bluemels fenders (front/rear) | n/c
and with color-matched Silca frame-fit presta valve pump | n/c
Campagnolo headset installed | add 20.00
Campagnolo bottom bracket for double chainwheels installed | add 35.00
T/A bottom bracket for triple chainwheels installed | add 30.00
MEDICI Gran Tourismo bicycle frame and fork custom built (estimated cost) | $550.00 to $750.00
In the East:
Rexart Cyclery
1183 West Side Avenue
Jersey City, N.J. 07306
(201) 792-6350 Telex 12-7737
In the West:
Medici Bicycle Company
3238 Union Pacific Avenue
Los Angeles, Calif. 90023
(213) 724-9113 Telex 69-1645

[A page of the Medici Gran-Turismo folder headed “Components & Equipment”, with a green rampant lion at the top left, ten numbered suggestions for options, a Prices list and the East and West addresses beside a green M mark. A faint pink stain shows on the left margin.]