Can you help me identify this Benotto?
09-14-14, 12:49 PM
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Can you help me identify this Benotto?
Hello there,
I am new to this forum so please be kind if I accidentally break any rules
I've had this Benotto for a couple of years and have done a fair bit of research but haven't found anything through google searches. I'm considering respraying it due to the rusty bits and would like to find out what it is before I do it.
Looking at the Columbus sticker it seems it's SL, and the seatpost diameter is 27.2. It doesn't have any braze-ons whatsoever except for mudgard eyelets, but only at the rear dropouts (the forks look original). When I bought it it had mainly a shimano 105 groupset with indexed shifters, so my guess was always mid 80s, but I have been told differently by others...
It has a sticker that reads 'Poggio' on the top tube and the original wheels were miche hubs on an italian rim that had a sticker that read 'RECORD' with multi coloured letters
If anyone has any guidance it would be VERY appreciated!
Photos below (hopefully)
I am new to this forum so please be kind if I accidentally break any rules
I've had this Benotto for a couple of years and have done a fair bit of research but haven't found anything through google searches. I'm considering respraying it due to the rusty bits and would like to find out what it is before I do it.
Looking at the Columbus sticker it seems it's SL, and the seatpost diameter is 27.2. It doesn't have any braze-ons whatsoever except for mudgard eyelets, but only at the rear dropouts (the forks look original). When I bought it it had mainly a shimano 105 groupset with indexed shifters, so my guess was always mid 80s, but I have been told differently by others...
It has a sticker that reads 'Poggio' on the top tube and the original wheels were miche hubs on an italian rim that had a sticker that read 'RECORD' with multi coloured letters
If anyone has any guidance it would be VERY appreciated!
Photos below (hopefully)
09-14-14, 03:07 PM
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I'm not sure of the model, but if it is a Columbus SL frame, you have a good one.
And honestly, it looks to be in good vintage condition. The paint isn't bad, and the decals are whole, so IMO, don't consider re-spraying! It's only original once, and this one has good patina. Just give it a thorough cleaning and polishing and you'd be surprised at how good it looks.
I think this one is a mid to late 70's model due to the cable and bottle clamps. Mid eighties would have had bosses. The Shimano 105 could have been a replacement for the original Campy or Shimano 600, as I can see the handlebars are a modern ergo bar style replacement to.
This should be a great rider, good luck!
And honestly, it looks to be in good vintage condition. The paint isn't bad, and the decals are whole, so IMO, don't consider re-spraying! It's only original once, and this one has good patina. Just give it a thorough cleaning and polishing and you'd be surprised at how good it looks.
I think this one is a mid to late 70's model due to the cable and bottle clamps. Mid eighties would have had bosses. The Shimano 105 could have been a replacement for the original Campy or Shimano 600, as I can see the handlebars are a modern ergo bar style replacement to.
This should be a great rider, good luck!
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09-14-14, 03:40 PM
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If the bike fits, ride it. 
Looks great to me.
Looks great to me.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
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09-14-14, 03:56 PM
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Thanks for the reply Giacomo 1. I have been told it was probably 70s before. The bars came with the bike as did a Deda stem with two bolts that make it possible to remove the bars without taking off the tape and levers. Here is a photo of the rust on the dropouts, and there's more scattered around the frame. Don't want to repaint it but the lacquer is coming off too and I wonder if the rust will affect the frame in time.
09-15-14, 11:55 AM
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I'm attaching a photo of the rims that came with the bike. I'm pretty sure they were tubs. Does this narrow down the years at all?
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