Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Bikes: 1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo (frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame), 1974 Peugeot UO-8
Beautiful bike. Yes, the black and white ones had a satin finish. The red and white ones are gloss and probably the most common. I've also seen blue/white and green/white in gloss but they seem to be a lot less common and maybe not available in the US? Not sure. I'd guess that's around an 84-86 based on the Super Record components, the cable guides on the top tube and the decal scheme. Originally it would have said 'BOTTECCHIA' in black letters on the seat tube between the championship decals as well. CycloMondo has those available on eBay. The green tape and tires are an interesting choice. I've never seen one done like that before.
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1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo(frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame),
1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame),
1974 Peugeot UO-8, 1988 Panasonic PT-3500, 2002 Bianchi Veloce, 2004 Bianchi Pista