Possibly salveable?
Originally Posted by
Robvolz
its a Benotto, a Mexican company that provided some frames to a top team.
Their upper end frames were made in the DeRosa factory in Italy and featured the heart in the BB.
My knowledge told me this would also have the diamond shaped chain stays but it doesn't, making me confused.
So, other than being a Benotto, I know nothing.
Hey,
If someone wanted a nice regular rider, they could economically resurrect this. Start with an oxalic acid bath, then have it bead blasted & powder coated. Of course the frame would have to be essentially free. A container of oxalic powder is about $10. You can soak in a container lined with plastic sheeting. There are shops in the Portland area that will do the prep & PC for about $100. Skip the decals and build it with bin parts and you would have a unique bike.
Cheers,
Van
BTW, it have a fork?
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Last edited by Senior Ryder 00; 10-19-25 at 07:22 PM.
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