R.I.P. Roberto Marchesini

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R.I.P. Roberto Marchesini

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Motorcycle wheels need to be two things for maximum performance—strong and lightweight. Italian wheelmaker Marchesini has long had a reputation for making some amazing—and beautiful—wheels. Sadly, company founder and renowned magnesium master Roberto Marchesini died on September 30, 2020, after a long illness.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/4468 ... WgssE7t21M
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8541Hawk wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:43 pm Motorcycle wheels need to be two things for maximum performance—strong and lightweight. Italian wheelmaker Marchesini has long had a reputation for making some amazing—and beautiful—wheels. Sadly, company founder and renowned magnesium master Roberto Marchesini died on September 30, 2020, after a long illness.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/4468 ... WgssE7t21M
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Always sad to hear of are passion's great founders passing on. I'm fortunate to have a couple of sets of his wheels. :(
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Was it announced by a spokesman?
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Ok, that was tasteless, shame, but the company will hopefully keep production going.
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R.I.P.
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RIP Sir,

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