Another Vintage Italian(ish) 2-Wheeler

Yarko · Post by **Yarko** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:35 pm

I picked up this vintage road bike in Calgary over the weekend. It's a Benotto Modelo 850 frame with mostly Shimano 600 components, a Dura Ace rear dérailleur, Ultegra wheelset. All that for 200 dollars. I know that the Benotto name got a bit of smack for the later Mexico years but it seems solid enough. This bike was used as a commuter for 20-30 years, so it's earned its stripes. And is quite fast.

Pre-handlebar tape and fancy bottle cage:

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jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:01 am

Sweet!!

Yarko · Post by **Yarko** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:39 pm

New (to me) saddle:

redbike · Post by **redbike** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:31 pm

Yarko: "does this white saddle make my ass look big?"

Yarko · Post by **Yarko** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:24 pm

I think it does indeed, even with the Lycra shorts.

Yarko · Post by **Yarko** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:50 pm

ANOTHER ONE!?!

Yes.

Although not strictly for me (my dad wanted one after he rode mine), it's still pretty awesome. It's a Ciocc TT bike with Shimano 600 components. All Italian this one, Columbus steel. It's got a 650 for a front wheel and a 700 for the back. Rides nice.

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:52 pm

Gotta change that saddle!

Very nice, I love eighties TT bikes.

Yarko · Post by **Yarko** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:22 pm

That Selle Italia saddle is a tad to wide for my taste.