35) 1982 Benotto 850 Paris-Roubaix (55cm)

SPECS

Status:  For Sale at $950
Made in Torino, Italy
​Size: 55cm
Frame and Fork:  Columbus Zeta
Groupset:  1995 Campagnolo Chorus 8 Speed
Wheelset:  Mavic Reflex SUP with Campagnolo Chorus hubs and Continental Ultra Sport 700x25c tires

BEFORE

This was my third Benotto 850.  Someone had tried to update it to a more modern Campagnolo groupset and wheels, but things were mis-matched and it wasn't working.  There was quite a bit of rust so I new it would need a new paint job and tThe fork wasn't original to the frame and the steerer was actually too short and didn't fit so that would need to be replaced, too.  It was going to be a lot of work.

AFTER

Luckily, the rust was confined to the outside and the insides were in good condition.  After sanding down the frame, the rust came off relatively easy and the paint job was beautiful.  I had a Campagnolo Chorus 8 speed groupset that was in nice condition.  It cleaned up well and when I replaced the brake hoods, it ended up looking and working really well.  In the end, I'm quite happy with the way this one turned out and someone is going to really enjoy riding this Italian beauty.