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Old 05-07-16 | 01:23 PM
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Benotto Mixte

Winter project for my daughter, sort of a classic pie ride meets urban thrashing. I'm guessing this is an late '70s / early '80s Lady 500, Benotto 10 speed.

I left lots original, but we agreed the cockpit just wasn't happening, and I made some swaps out of the parts box. Found some old Bullmoose bars and went from there, more practical and a tad more aggressive. New 700c Sun wheelset, B18, studded BMX pedals.

This is a surprisingly fast bike. I've paced her on a hybrid, and found it real work to keep up. Turned out to be a great project. This may have been a cheaper Benotto in its day, but nothing but love for their workmanship.
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