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08-28-2010, 02:21 PM
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Cool film. It would be cool to hang out with Dario for a day.
I LUV steel bikes. I always wanted a Peg or two and will probably get at least one at some point soon (with a right kinda paint, that is). I would want one that Dario put together. I can see that he is passionate in his own way, beyond experienced and totally in tune with his craft... another word, a “master”. After seeing someone in another board fanatically commenting Dario eating lunch in this film is so cool he swears that it convinced him that he decided he’s ordering a Peg, I would not touch this subject with ten foot pole other than kneeling down bowing to the mythical the man himself. The following and the admiration is evidently just incredible. I suppose that’s what you’d want if you are a frame builder or mfg.
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08-28-2010, 02:27 PM
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Life is Short
Aside from Dario's philosophy on building steel bikes and his interpersonal skills (perhaps lack of), I love his philosophy on wine... specifically drinking the good stuff first.
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08-28-2010, 02:43 PM
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I liked the comment about Dario preferring to sleep with one of his steel frames instead of a nice set of "T&Ts". Personally, I can't identify but the video was cool.
 At least it wasn't the usual Rapha film chock full of emaciated white dudes grimacing from the epic-ness of their ride. Texbike
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08-28-2010, 02:44 PM
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08-28-2010, 04:10 PM
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 I work with a few northern Italians. And that film just about sums up the daily goings on!
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08-28-2010, 04:28 PM
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never really "got" the Peg thing, other than he
obviously makes great steel frames. then I saw his stuff close up at the handmade show in Richmond. Well, there were lots of fine steel bike there. Many had finer technical detail than Dario's. (IMO) But what got me most was his paint. What art! you could feel the passion. Nothing moved me more that day. In a world of understated paint jobs, his art really stands out. Thanks for posting that film VF
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08-28-2010, 05:57 PM
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08-28-2010, 09:26 PM
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08-29-2010, 06:41 AM
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I guess I am missing the point here. Very little about his frames in this video. I don't even think it was well produced. Dark images and poor sub-titling. Dario sure seems passionate but he also seems a bit unfocused. Lots of cussing and smoking and eating. Where is the frame building? And, after having just gone through cancer treatment he is still smoking.
So, he appears to be thinking about quitting and still smokes. Better get those Pegs while you can. Tim
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08-29-2010, 07:52 AM
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a few thoughts...
i know dario. i like dario. a lot. so i'm biased. please keep a few things in mind before judging dario based on this film. this film is 14 minutes. can anyone be reflected fully or accurately in 14 mins? it's a glimpse. a glimpse seen and chosen by a filmmaker. this is dario through someone else's eyes. dario is a complicated guy. but aren't we all? but i think achievements are born from our contradictions and complications and our demons. dario wouldn't do what he does unless he was complicated. just speaking of dario as a person, he's one of the most passionate, warm-hearted, life-gobbling, friendliest, generous and believe it or not, sweetest people i've ever met. something else that might surprise you. i honestly doubt he's agree with a lot of the praise he gets. he's a guy who builds bikes and tries to build the best ones he can. he's chasing greatness with his hands. he's passionate about what he's chasing but humble about himself. he ain't perfect but he's just a good good guy. and i'd guess 99% of the people who have ever spoken with him or had a glass of wine or plate of pasta with him came away liking him. no more, no less, he's a good egg.
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08-29-2010, 08:52 AM
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I like Mcteague's post as well, there are some lifestyle issue that seem contradicting. I also agree with Victoryfactory, the paint jobs love em or hate em certainly are the most standout feature to his bikes, don't get me wrong his design and craftsmanship is great but with so many artisan steel offerings to chose from...
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