Benotto Model 3000 - 1979
Owned by: Malcolm Summers
I obtained this frame in February 2007 and is an all original Model 3000 as portrayed in the catalogue. It is a classic Italian masterpiece built from Columbus SL tubing by master craftsmen using investment cast lugs, bottom bracket and fork crown and built with low-temperature silver-bronze solder to maintain frame strength. Diamond chainstays to maintain a rigid rear triangle. This model was used professionally on the Paris/Roubaix race by Francesco Moser, etc. It is a rare and special frame as denoted by the unique serial number and the special finish.
The frame was originally finished in chrome with a gold laquer finish (see image below) and it was refurbished by Atlantic Boulevard in Bury. As it would have been too expensive to replate and re-laquer they finished the frame as near as possible to the original with paint. The bike is now for sale, contact: malcolm.summers@tiscali.co.uk for details.
| Frame | Benotto Model 3000 - 1979,
frame numbers under BB - 1-81-57 and 1-23-79; seat tube 57cm; Columbus
SL tubing; investment cast lugs and bottom bracket (heart-shaped
cutout); Campagnolo micro-adjustable dropouts; braze-on cable guides;
Benotto engraved fork crown and seat stays. Forks with Helicol steering
column and blade stiffeners. |
| Wheels | Campagnolo Record rims on Super Record Hubs fitted with Clement Strada tubular tyres |
| Chainset | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Pedals | Lyotard platform pedals
with Christophe straps (Am looking for a reasonably-priced set of
Campagnolo Super Record pedals for authencity) |
| Gears | Campagnolo Super Record rear and front changers with Campagnolo Super Record 6-speed titanium freewheel - Regina Oro perforated chain |
| Brakes | Modolo Professional |
| Stem/Bars | Cinelli 1R with Benetto pantograph on stem |
| Headset | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Saddle | Cinelli
Unicantor |
| Extra details | Total weight
of machines 19.5lbs (9 kilos) |
Below is the frame in its original livery of gold laquer over chrome
