Re: [CR]Benotto restoration

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:12:35 +0100
From: "Sergio Servadio" <servadio@df.unipi.it>
To: Brian & Vicki Jackson <beejax@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Benotto restoration
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cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Brian & Vicki Jackson wrote:
> I am seeking information on what I believe to be a mid 70s Benotto.

Well, I have a turn for Benotto bikes.

I have overhauled, and later extensively borrowed, one Benotto bike that was Francesco Moser's when he rode for Filotex in the very early 70's. Later that bike was sold to a somebody else here in Pisa. Try to google out Moser and you'll see Benottos. The Torino based Benotto firm is not in business any longer.and I bet you would have a hard time finding decals.

Personally, I love Benottos. That Moser's bike was a jewel to ride, though way too large for me. I have a TT Benotto that I ride with great pleasure on any terrain, also uphill since I seldom stand on pedals; in fact, I rode it this very afternoon up (I'll send photos to Brian, in private). I also have another TT Benotto frameset that I have had re-painted, but this is no proper place to put an ad ... .

Sergio Pisa

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