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Old 04-26-14, 09:33 PM
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thanks Uncle. By no means is this a high end but would call it a mass produced and neat mid level ride of the period. The fork has beautiful profile. I always thought it was nice gesture on the maker (Carnielli) in keeping Bottecchia's name alive. Even though Bottecchia passed on in the late 1920's, something about the spirit of the ride and the way his name flows.

For now, I'm going to do a quick sort thru, mechanical adjust, lube, proper body fit adjust, cable, inspect the tubes, maybe cover the grips and just go. Probably last ridden two decades ago. Right now I don't care about getting fussy with it. It's worse than the add describes. Start with the bars and you'll get the idea. Has great potential but its scuzzy, needs lots of TLC, brakes trashed and the original grips feel goopy sticky like pine tar, etc..

Found this link about the model:
197? BOTTECCHIA SPECIAL
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