Jesper
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Picked up an Automoto made crankset. I believe the chainwheel is original to the cranks; nickel plated, similar patina.
I find it interesting that the chainwheel's spoke decor is the same as that of the "MOSCA" chainwheel on the spoke that has no letter embellishment. I know that Automoto produced their own components so if the chainwheel I obtained is an Automoto then it stands to reason that the "MOSCA" chainwheel is also an Automoto product and may indicate it being original to the frame, and thus could indicate the what brand the bike was originally built for. That's my best Sherlock Holmes deduction anyways, as I have none better; nor has an alternate explanation been offered.
I am still rebuilding the frame as an Automoto since I have no reference as to the Mosca design other than the chainwheel example which might not be authentic to the actual company logo. Using the "MOSCA" chainwheel on the 30s Gerbi frame which is getting put to the front of the after the Automoto regarding the antique projects.
I find it interesting that the chainwheel's spoke decor is the same as that of the "MOSCA" chainwheel on the spoke that has no letter embellishment. I know that Automoto produced their own components so if the chainwheel I obtained is an Automoto then it stands to reason that the "MOSCA" chainwheel is also an Automoto product and may indicate it being original to the frame, and thus could indicate the what brand the bike was originally built for. That's my best Sherlock Holmes deduction anyways, as I have none better; nor has an alternate explanation been offered.
I am still rebuilding the frame as an Automoto since I have no reference as to the Mosca design other than the chainwheel example which might not be authentic to the actual company logo. Using the "MOSCA" chainwheel on the 30s Gerbi frame which is getting put to the front of the after the Automoto regarding the antique projects.
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