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59cm Benotto Modelo 850 Paris-Roubaix c.1985 Vintage Road Bike
£795.00
✓ Original 1980s Race Bike
✓ Made in Italy
✓ L'Eroica Compliant
✓ Professionally Serviced
Benotto have an enviable race pedigree having been ridden to World Championship, one day classic and stage race victories by such legends as Francesco Moser and Freddy Maertens. Like other top Italian marques a Benotto is often instantly recognisable by the colour, the ‘Champagne’ grey finish being used for their top bikes for many years. As well as producing finely made race bikes in Italy Benotto produced frames in Mexico and were extremely popular in South America. Benotto are also well known for their shiny bar tape which was available in a wide range of colours and was extremely popular through the 70s and 80s.
The Benotto 850 Paris Roubaix recognises the brand’s success in the famously tough one day classic, most notably the wins by Antonio Belivacqua and Francesco Moser. While lacking some of the finesse of the higher end models the 850 still shares the same race winning geometry and attention to detail you would expect from a company with Benotto’s reputation. The specification of these bikes was always a good mix of mid-range parts that worked well and offered value for money, it was always about the ride no matter the budget.
This mid 80s bike was probably built with Columbus Zeta tubing in Mexico and is finished in the classic Benotto champagne colour. The spec is period correct but eclectic with Campagnolo shifters and rear mech, a Shimano front mech and an Ofmega chainset. The wheels comprise Maillard hubs laced to Rigida rims and stopping comes courtesy of a Dia-Compe brakeset. This beautiful, original bike would make a great vintage commuter or fair-weather weekend warrior.
If you're looking for a bike to ride in L'Eroica, Anjou Velo, Velo Retro etc then look no further, this Benotto Modelo 850 is a great choice. It’s fully compliant with the rules and will certainly turn heads at any of the retro rides out there.
The bike's been taken apart, inspected & re-built in our workshop so we know everything's working as it should. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition, we've photographed the bike in detail so you can see the exact condition before purchasing.
TECHNICAL INFO:
Seat Tube (ctc) - 59 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 57 cm
Head Tube - 184 mm
Standover - 84.5 cm
Era - 1980s
Weight - 10.56 kg
Tubing - Likely Columbus Zeta
Country - Italian
Frame No - R9206
FULL SPEC:
Brakes - Dia-Compe sidepull
Brake Levers - Dia-Compe Non-Aero
Chainset - Ofmega Forgiato - 52/42 - 170 mm
Shifters - Campagnolo Record
Rear Derailleur - Campagnolo 980
Front Derailleur - Shimano 600EX Arabesque
Freewheel - Shimano - 6 Speed - 14-28
Chain - Sachs
Pedals - Not supplied
Bottom Bracket - Miche
Hubs - Maillard Large Flange
Rims - Rigida Clinchers
Tyres - Michelin Dynamic Classic skinwall - Clinchers - 700c x 25c
Headset - Rino
Handlebars - Sakae Road Champion - 28 cm (ctc)
Stem - Sakae - 100 mm Extension
Saddle - Unknown
Seatpost - Rino Fluted - 26.6 mm
53.5cm Colnago Nuovo Mexico (Ofmega Premier Edition) c.1985 Vintage Road Bike
£3,495.00
✓ Original 1980s Race Bike
✓ Lightweight - 9.9 kg
✓ Hand-Built in Italy
✓ L'Eroica Compliant
✓ Professionally Serviced
Quite possibly the most sought after name on the vintage cycling scene, Colnago earned the status due to the genius of it’s founder, Ernesto Colnago. From the humble beginnings in the 1950s, Colnago became the maker that everyone looked to, and the bike that every cyclist wanted to own. This is likely due to their dominance on the world racing circuit, and in no doubt due to the success of the long standing partnership with the great Eddy Merckx.
The Colnago Mexico owes its introduction to that very man, built to celebrate Merckx’ infamous hour record in 1972, and it was 10 years later that another household name, Guiseppe Saronni, made this ‘New’ Mexico model famous in 1982.
The frames were built using Columbus SL tubing but the Nuovo Mexico is identified by the unique crimping on the top tube and the down tube. This special technique paved the way for the famous Gilco tubing used on the Colnago Masters later that decade and has now become an iconic part of Ernesto’s repertoire which is often imitated but never duplicated, as they say.
Now’s your chance to join the legends and own the real deal. This one’s the particularly special 2nd generation Ofmega Premier Edition, their top of the range gear set in the 1980s and the ‘signature edition’ was produced especially for Colnagos with Ernesto’s signature all over the place. Highly regarded as some of the very best kit available at the time, some say even better than Campagnolo! As brakes weren’t included in the groupset, Universal were kind enough to bring a Colnago signature edition brake set to compliment the Ofmega kit, and 3ttt joined the party with a stunning pantographed stem to finish it all off.
If you're looking for a bike to ride in L'Eroica, Anjou Velo, Velo Retro etc then look no further, this Colnago Nuovo Mexico is the perfect choice. It’s fully compliant with the rules and will certainly turn heads at any of the retro rides out there.
The bike's been taken apart, inspected & re-built in our workshop so we know everything's working as it should. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition, we've photographed the bike in detail so you can see the exact condition before purchasing.
OVERVIEW:
Seat Tube (ctc) - 53.5 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 52.5 cm
Head Tube - 122 mm
Standover - 79 cm
Era - 1980s
Country - Italian
Tubing - Columbus SL - Crimped down and top tubes
Weight - 9.91 kg
Frame No - V449
FULL SPEC:
Brakes - Universal AER - Colnago Signature Edition
Brake Levers - Universal LR1 Non-Aero - Colnago Signature Edition
Chainset - Ofmega Super Competizione - Colnago Signature Edition - 52/42 - 170 mm
Shifters - Ofmega Premier - Colnago Signature Edition
Rear Derailleur - Ofmega Premier - Colnago Signature Edition
Front Derailleur - Ofmega Premier - Colnago Signature Edition
Freewheel - Regina Extra - 6 Speed - 14-22
Chain - Regina
Pedals - Ofmega Master Strada pedals - Colnago Signature Edition - with Colnago pantographed ALE steel toe clips and leather Christophe straps
Bottom Bracket - Ofmega
Hubs - Ofmega Super Competizione - Colnago Signature Edition
Rims - Ambrosio Montreal Sprints
Tyres - Gommitalia Champion - Tubular - 23mm Width
Headset - Ofmega - Colnago branded
Handlebars - 3TTT Competizione - 39 cm (ctc)
Stem - 3TTT Podion - Colnago Signature Edition - 110 mm Extension
Saddle - San Marco Regal Girardi
Seatpost - Campagnolo Chorus - 27.2 mm
59cm Tommasini Super Prestige Vintage Road Bike
£1,995.00
✓ Original 1980s Race Bike
✓ Lightweight - 9.8 kg
✓ Hand-Built in Italy
✓ Professionally Serviced
The story of Tommasini is typical; former racer turns craftsman and builder, but the brand have remained committed to the custom-built artisan philosophy of their founder Irio and despite high demand remain a relatively small marque. Famed for their use of boundary pushing steel technology such as their proprietary ‘Air’ aerodynamic fork crown and incredible paint jobs Tommasini are highly collectible despite not being as well know as some other builders.
The Super Prestige came in numerous forms, Irio Tommasini was renowned for using what he considered the best tube set available, not just what his supplier provided and the model is variously found in Columbus SL, SPX and Excell tubing. With the famous ‘Air’ aerodynamic fork crown, specially selected tubing and some frankly outrageous paint jobs the Super Prestige was the point at which form met function.
This particular Super Prestige is constructed from the super-light and rarely seen Excell Mexico tubing with tell-tale ‘beading’ along the length of the tube, it also features the Air fork crown. The build is based around a full Suntour Superbe Pro groupset, the finest Japanese workmanship, high quality moving parts and a clear anodised finish make it one of the nicest looking AND performing groupset of all time, in our humble opinion. The paint splattered paint finish, best-of-the-best tubing and top of the range spec make this bike an absolute delight to ride, and maybe almost as importantly to look at!
The bike's been taken apart, inspected & re-built in our workshop so we know everything's working as it should. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition, we've photographed the bike in detail so you can see the exact condition before purchasing.
TECHNICAL INFO:
Seat Tube (ctc) - 59 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 56 cm
Head Tube - 163 mm
Standover - 84 cm
Era - 1980s
Weight - 9.88 kg
Tubing - Excell Mexico beaded frame with Excell Air fork
Country - Italian
Frame No - N/A
FULL SPEC:
Brakes - Suntour Superbe Pro
Brake Levers - Suntour Superbe Pro
Chainset - Suntour Superbe Pro - 52/42 - 170 mm
Shifters - Suntour Superbe Pro Accushift Plus 8 Speed
Rear Derailleur - Suntour Superbe Pro
Front Derailleur - Suntour Superbe Pro
Freewheel - Suntour PowerFlo Cassette - 8 Speed - 12-28
Chain - KMC
Pedals - Not supplied
Bottom Bracket - Suntour Superbe Pro
Hubs - Suntour Superbe Pro 8 Speed
Rims - Mavic Open Pro Clinchers
Tyres - CST Super HP - Clinchers - 700c x 20c
Headset - Tange Levin Passage
Handlebars - Cinellie Criterium - 40 cm (ctc)
Stem - Cinelli 1A - 90 mm Extension
Saddle - San Marco Rolls
Seatpost - Shimano 600AX Aero - 27.0 mm
56.5cm Pinarello Asolo Athena c.1991 Classic Road Bike
£1,695.00
✓ Original 1990s Race Bike
✓ Lightweight - 9.9 kg
✓ Hand-Built in Italy
✓ Professionally Serviced
The Pinarello story is a magnificent one, from Giovanni Pinarello taking the Maglia Nera (Black Jersey for last place) in the 1951 Giro D’Italia to the dominance of Pinarello in the cycling world today. It truly is a fairy tale, from being left out of the 1952 Giro and taking the opportunity to open his own tiny workshop in Treviso, Italy, and from there Giovanni built the Cicli Pinarello brand from the ground up. Bit by bit the success came, and with a reputation for taking the underdogs and turning them into champions, slowly but surely Pinarello went from minnows to the giants they are today.
The 1990s was the decade that Pinarello truly dominated, and it was during that time that the Asolo model was introduced. At the start of the 90s there were only 3 bikes available in the Pinarello catalogue; Asolo, Treviso & Montello (the latter being the top model), but do not be tricked into thinking the Asolo was ‘entry level’. Every frame was produced to the same high standard and shared their trademark ride quality of a ‘proper’ racing bike, only the tubing used differed from model to model. The Asolos were built initially from Columbus Cromor and then Dolmen tubing, made especially for Pinarello by Dedacciai, both of which yielded only a touch heavier frames than the Columbus SL & SLX frames ridden by the Pinarello team icons such as Pedro Delgado or Giovanni Battaglin.
This Pinarello Asolo we believe to be from 1991, most likely built from Dedacciai Dolmen tubing, and as you can see from the weight this is a genuine lightweight - just topping the 9kg mark on the scales. This Pinarello is no exception to Pinarello’s high level of quality, and it rides exactly as you’d expect, fast, responsive and turning heads at every opportunity.
The spec is as you would see in the catalogue at the time, it’s fantastic to see such an original bike that’s now almost 30 years old. The Campagnolo Athena kit is wonderful stuff, similar to Pinarello, Campag didn’t allow any old kit to be produced in the 1990s. The market was becoming highly competitive by this point so everything not only had to perform well, but also had to look good, and Athena components sure do that.
The bike's been taken apart, inspected & re-built in our workshop so we know everything's working as it should. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition, we've photographed the bike in detail so you can see the exact condition before purchasing.
OVERVIEW:
Seat Tube (ctc) - 56.5 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 55 cm
Head Tube - 146 mm
Standover - 81.5 cm
Era - 1990s
Country - Italian
Tubing - Likely Dedacciai
Weight - 9.915 kg
Frame No - 847L
FULL SPEC:
Brakes - Campagnolo Athena Monoplaner
Brake Levers - Campagnolo Athena
Chainset - Campagnolo Athena - 52/39 - 170 mm
Shifters - Campagnolo C-Record Syncro II
Rear Derailleur - Campagnolo Athena
Front Derailleur - Campagnolo Athena
Freewheel - Sunrace - 7 Speed - 13-25
Chain - KMC
Pedals - Not supplied
Bottom Bracket - Campagnolo
Hubs - Campagnolo Athena
Rims - Rigida Ultimate Power Clinchers
Tyres - Michelin Hi-Lite SuperComp H.D - Clinchers - 700c x 20c
Headset - Campagnolo Athena
Handlebars - 3TTT Podium - 39 cm (ctc)
Stem - 3TTT Record 84 - 100 mm Extension
Saddle - Selle Italia Turbo
Seatpost - Campagnolo Croce d'Aune - 27.2 mm
53cm Somec Air c.1988 Vintage Road Bike
£1,395.00
✓ Original 1980s Race Bike
✓ Lightweight - 9.37 kg
✓ Hand-Built in Italy
✓ Professionally Refurbished
Born out of a pure passion for cycling, Oliviero Gallegati introduced Somec to the world back in 1973. When we say world, we actually mean the lucky few from the small town of Lugo in the Romagna region of Italy who had the pleasure of being the first cyclist to own these magnificent bicycles. With a name derived from the ‘Societa Meccahnica’ (Mechanic’s society), it’s no surprise that technology was at the forefront of everything that Somec produced, and over the years they became famous not only for their exquisite paint but also for what could be described as futuristic design features, such as the arched brake bridge and integrated seat collar. This kind of detail results in a rare ability to look at a Somec and know that it’s going to be a killer bike to ride, it sounds weird but we’re yet to be proven wrong.
The Air is a very special model, combining Columbus SLX with their profiled Air tubing, the reason it gets the name of course and one of Somec's finest frames available at the time. With wonderful cut-outs & engravings all over the place, a generous helping of chrome & the trademark Somec paintwork it's a real work of art. We don't always see top-end Italian bikes with Shimano kit, but the Sante group was a desirable one back in the 80s and Somec were noted for their support of the Japanese kit, so it's actually quite refreshing to see and certainly makes for an impressive build.
The bike's been taken apart, inspected & re-built in our workshop so we know everything's working as it should. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition, we've photographed the bike in detail so you can see the exact condition before purchasing.
TECHNICAL INFO:
Seat Tube (ctc) - 53 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 52.5 cm
Head Tube - 128 mm
Standover - 80 cm
Era - 1980s
Country - Italian
Tubing - Columbus SLX/Air
Weight - 9.37 kg
Frame No - E160
FULL SPEC:
Brakes - Shimano Sante
Brake Levers - Shimano Sante
Chainset - Shimano Sante - 52/42 BioPace - 170 mm
Shifters - Shimano Sante
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Sante
Front Derailleur - Shimano Sante
Freewheel - Shimano UniGlide Cassette - 7 Speed - 13-26
Chain - KMC
Pedals - Not supplied
Bottom Bracket - Shimano Sante
Hubs - Shimano Sante
Rims - Mavic GP4 CD Sprints
Tyres - Vittoria Rally - Tubular - 23mm Width
Headset - Shimano Sante
Handlebars - Cinelli Criterium - 38 cm (ctc)
Stem - Cinelli 1A - 70 mm Extension
Saddle - San Marco Rolls
Seatpost - Gipiemme Fluted - 27.2 mm
56cm Colnago Super c.1976 Vintage Road Bike
£1,495.00
✓ Original 1970s Race Bike
✓ Lightweight - 9.4 kg
✓ Hand-Built in Italy
✓ L'Eroica Compliant
✓ Professionally Serviced
Quite possibly the most sought after name on the vintage cycling scene, Colnago earned the status due to the genius of it’s founder, Ernesto Colnago. From the humble beginnings in the 1950s, Colnago became the maker that everyone looked to, and the bike that every cyclist wanted to own. This is likely due to their dominance on the world racing circuit, and in no doubt due to the success of the long standing partnership with the great Eddy Merckx.
The Colnago Super is the model that put Colnago on the map in 1968, and it was the bike Merckx rode to many victories, most famously under the bright orange colour of the Molteni team. It may be hard to imagine now but the Colnago Super revolutionised racing frame design, Ernesto saw away with the heavyweight tubing and sluggish geometry and introduced a lighter, stiffer and shorter frame that made champions even bigger champions, and continued doing so for over 20 years. It truly is the frame that changed the game.
This model dates back to the post-Molteni years of the mid 1970s, 1976 to be precise. The components seem to go on a journey through Campagnolo’s full range at the time, from Nuovo Gran Sport through to Super Record but mainly consisting of the former. The paint appears to be original, and although not without signs of age it's wonderful to see, and we’re sure you’ll agree the bike is a stunning authentic example of this iconic bike.
If you're looking for a bike to ride in L'Eroica, Anjou Velo, Velo Retro etc then look no further, this Colnago Super is the perfect choice. It’s fully compliant with the rules and will certainly turn heads at any of the retro rides out there.
The bike's been taken apart, inspected & re-built in our workshop so we know everything's working as it should. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition, we've photographed the bike in detail so you can see the exact condition before purchasing.
OVERVIEW:
Seat Tube (ctc) - 56 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 54 cm
Head Tube - 143 mm
Standover - 81.5 cm
Era - 1970s
Weight - 9.46 kg
Tubing - Columbus
Country - Italian
Frame No - C64 on dropout
FULL SPEC:
Brakes - Campagnolo Gran Sport
Brake Levers - Campagnolo Super Record
Chainset - Campagnolo Gran Sport - 52/42 - 170 mm
Shifters - Campagnolo Record
Rear Derailleur - Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport
Front Derailleur - Campagnolo Gran Sport
Freewheel - Sunrace - 5 Speed - 14-24
Chain - KMC
Pedals - Not supplied
Bottom Bracket - Campagnolo Gran Sport
Hubs - Campagnolo Record Small Flange
Rims - Mavic GP4 Sprints
Tyres - Vittoria Rally - Tubular - 23mm Width
Headset - Campagnolo Gran Sport
Handlebars - Olimpic Brev Sprinter - 39 cm (ctc)
Stem - Cinelli 1A - 75 mm Extension
Saddle - Selle San Marco Corsaire 313
Seatpost - Campagnolo Gran Sport - 27.0 mm
56cm Acacio Da Silvia c.1988 Vintage Road Bike
£1,595.00
✓ Original 1980s Race Bike
✓ Hand-Built Steel Frame
✓ Top-end Dura-Ace Kit
✓ Professionally Serviced
Part of some of the most famous cycling teams of the 1980s, Acacio Da Silva was stage winner of the Giro and Tour De France whilst riding for both the Kas and Carerra Jeans teams back in the 1980s. There aren’t many examples of bikes carrying his name so we can only assume not many were made, but the few around are stunning machines.
This one’s no exception, with a full Dura-Ace 7400 series groupset, which has to be a strong contender for Shimano’s best ever groupset award. The black & chrome paint is a wonderful combination resulting in a truly classic looking bike from a period in history where beautiful design met supreme performance, the dream combination.
The bike's been taken apart, inspected & re-built in our workshop so we know everything's working as it should. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition, we've photographed the bike in detail so you can see the exact condition before purchasing.
OVERVIEW:
Seat Tube (ctc) - 56 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 57 cm
Head Tube - 142 mm
Standover - 81.5 cm
Era - 1980s
Weight - 10.12 kg
Tubing - Unknown
Country - Unknown
Frame No - ML25 and 12150
FULL SPEC:
Brakes - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series
Brake Levers - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series
Chainset - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series - 52/42 - 170 mm
Shifters - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series
Front Derailleur - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series
Freewheel - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 UniGlide Cassette - 8 Speed - 14-28
Chain - Shimano UniGlide
Pedals - Not supplied
Bottom Bracket - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series
Hubs - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series
Rims - Mavic Open 4CD Clinchers
Tyres - Kenda Kontender - Clincher - 700c x 23c
Headset - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 series
Handlebars - 3TTT Paris Roubaix - 41 cm (ctc)
Stem - 3TTT Record 84 - 125 mm Extension
Saddle - Vuelta Excalibur Titanium
Seatpost - Shimano Dura Ace 7400 Series aero - 27.2 mm
57cm Wilier Triestina Modello 1980 Speciale Vintage Road Bike
£1,895.00
✓ Original 1980s Race Bike
✓ Lightweight - 9.34 kg
✓ Hand-Built in Italy
✓ L'Eroica Compliant
✓ Professionally Serviced
From modest beginnings over 115 years ago, Wilier Triestina became famous across Italy and the world for producing high quality race-winning bikes with top quality components. As well as producing bikes for professionals the brand cemented it’s reputation amongst the keen amateur during the 60s and 70 with their highly desirable copper finished ‘ramato’ bikes.
This bike dates from 1980, just as Wilier Triestina had decided to get involved with the Pro Peloton again and sports a full Campagnolo Gran Sport groupset and a number of specially pantographed parts on a Columbus Zeta tubed frame. Resplendent in a classy black paint job with fully chromed fork and rear end, along with the factory customised components, this Italian Stallion is a joy to ride.
If you're looking for a bike to ride in L'Eroica, Anjou Velo, Velo Retro etc then look no further, this Wilier Triestina is the perfect choice. It’s fully compliant with the rules and will certainly turn heads at any of the retro rides out there.
The bike's been taken apart, inspected & re-built in our workshop so we know everything's working as it should. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition, we've photographed the bike in detail so you can see the exact condition before purchasing.
FULL SPEC:
Seat Tube (ctc) - 57 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 55 cm
Head Tube - 155 mm
Standover - 83 cm
Era - 1980s
Weight - 9.34 kg
Tubing - Columbus Zeta
Country - Italian
Frame No - N/A
TECHNICAL INFO:
Brakes - Campagnolo Gran Sport (2nd Gen)
Brake Levers - Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport - Drilled
Chainset - Campagnolo Gran Sport with Wilier Triestina pantographed chainrings - 52/42 - 170 mm
Shifters - Campagnolo Record with milled levers
Rear Derailleur - Campagnolo Gran Sport
Front Derailleur - Campagnolo Gran Sport clamp-on
Freewheel - Maillard Course - 6 speed - 14-24
Chain - Regina
Pedals - Not supplied
Bottom Bracket - Campagnolo Gran Sport
Hubs - Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo
Rims - Mavic Monthlery Pro Sprints
Tyres - Vittoria Rally - Tubular - 700c x 23c
Headset - FT Extra Rolling - Wilier Triestina branded
Handlebars - 3TTT Competizione - 38 cm (ctc)
Stem - 3TTT Criterium - Wilier Triestina Pantographed - 110mm Extension
Saddle - Selle Italia Criterium - Wilier Triestina Branded
Seatpost - Campagnolo Gran Sport - Wilier Pantographed and Milled - 27.2 mm
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Eroica Britannia 2018 - See you in the Peaks!
We're incredibly excited to see you all at this year’s Eroica Britannia, this is our first year at the new site in the heart of the wonderful Peak District.