Yup. Gardins are great. I’d put them at about the same tier as other regional makers like Miele (old Miele not when the brand was hollowed out) or maybe a lower end Marinoni. Usually quite light, good quality tubing. I’ve mostly seen a randonneur type frame. I think the shop was based out of Toronto
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Gardin bikes were quite well regarded here in Canada in the 1980s and 1990s. They were a step up from Miele but below Marinoni in the pecking order.
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Yup. Gardins are great. I’d put them at about the same tier as other regional makers like Miele (old Miele not when the brand was hollowed out) or maybe a lower end Marinoni. Usually quite light, good quality tubing. I’ve mostly seen a randonneur type frame. I think the shop was based out of Toronto
Gardin bikes were quite well regarded here in Canada in the 1980s and 1990s. They were a step up from Miele but below Marinoni in the pecking order.
Here’s a bit more information about them.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/392963-tell-me-about-gardin-frames.html
https://pedalmag.com/cycling-icon-joe-gardin-passes-away/