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Hi to you all out there. I thought that you might like look at my totally restored and re-stove enamelled Genuine Italian Benotto (not Mexican) Modelo 850.
It is now fitted with all Campagnolo hubs and running-gear and sports an 8spd Mirage set-up on Mavic XP30 rims.
It was purchased some three years ago as a sadly neglected and seriously bodged example of what not to do with an otherwise Tasty Little Italian (bike - that is).
The bike has been Retro rebuilt and was done by me to suite me. It is a 52cm frame and has the unusual choice of 140mm cranks and a Triple Stronglight set-up. Built after total left knee replacement in 2010.
At pushing 71 years of age I can still enjoy both of my bikes - the other is a 50cm Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu Carbon (my Avatar image).