52) 1984 Benotto Matrix

SPECS

 Status:  Personal Collection
Made in Italy
Size: 57cm/22.4"
Frame & Fork:  Columbus Matrix
Groupset:  Campagnolo Super Record
Crankset:  Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Gearing:  7spd, Front - 42/53, Rear - 14-28
Front Wheel: Gipiemme Azzurro hub on Mavic Rimtec 190H rim with Vittoria Corsa Graphene 2.0 700x25c tire
Rear Wheel:  Campagnolo hub on Nisi HR22 rim with Vittoria Corsa Graphene 2.0 700x25c tire

BEFORE

I've rebuilt a few Benottos but I have to say that this is the nicest one I've had so far.  The frame and groupset got me excited.  The overall sad appearance of the bike made me have to get it so that I could make it happy again. 

AFTER

When I found that I needed a bike to ride in the Eroica Montalcino, this one made sense.  It was my size and I liked the frame and the way the paint turned out.  I had Campagnolo Super Record derailleurs that I had been saving for a project so this seemed like the perfect match.  This bike is so smooth and quite.  It's a pure joy to ride.  With the upgrade from the stock 6 speed freewheel to the current 7 speed also makes climbing not only possible but also quite capable.  It's going to be the perfect bike for the 2024 Eroica Montalcino.