Moser did indeed win the World Professional Road Championship in 1977, on a "Benotto". He was still on Benotto in 1978... I don't know about 1979, but by 1980 he was riding "Moser" bikes.
1978 - Saronni was riding a Bottecchia, DeVlaeminck was on a Benotto, Battaglin rode an Alan/Guerciotti/Fiorella, Wladimiro Panizza was on a Colner, Walter Godefroot had a Gios, and Marino Basso was riding a Pinarello. What a year!
Aldo Ross
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