Check out the new Bottechia
06-25-08 | 05:15 PM
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From: California
Bikes: '96 Moots VaMoots, Bertoni MAX, Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Team USA, ‘94 Merlin
Check out the new Bottechia
I've had it for a few weeks but I was waiting for my new bars to arrive. Well they did so here she is. The finish on this bike is a little dull...sort of a matte finish, the decals look original. Any info or comments welcome.
Last edited by velomateo; 06-25-08 at 05:21 PM.
06-25-08 | 05:26 PM
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pretty dang sweet! I'd call it a "satin" finish, at least on the black paint; and that's a very interesting bit of detailing around the backside of the seatcluster!
I missed the lead-up to this: is it NOS or just new to you?
I missed the lead-up to this: is it NOS or just new to you?
06-25-08 | 05:32 PM
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Bikes: '96 Moots VaMoots, Bertoni MAX, Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Team USA, ‘94 Merlin
Just new to me. Only the rims were NOS. The white has the same finish as the black and "satin" is a better description. I dig the paint detail too.
06-25-08 | 06:25 PM
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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
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
06-25-08 | 07:18 PM
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Bikes: '11 TIME NXR Instinct, '03 De Rosa Planet '79 Paris Sport (Moulton)
Wow!! Awesome looking classic! Love the old downtube shifters. I have a set of NR shifters I can't get rid of! Just love the quality and attention to detail.
Good luck with it!
Good luck with it!
