Benotto 3000 Filotex Vintage Road Bicycle 1979 | Steel Vintage Bikes

Benotto 3000 Filotex Vintage Road Bicycle 1979

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Description

Shown in the opening scene, of the legendary cycling movie A Sunday In Hell, the Benotto 3000 was one of the iconic bicycles of the 1970s and early 1980s.

Benotto was founded by Giacinto Benotto in Torino, Italy, in 1931. Like so many Italian bike manufacturers of the era, Benotto himself was a passionate racer and had first-hand experience in the competitive world of racing. He knew of the need for high-quality designs.

Giacinto, together with his brother, researched extensively into the development of racing bikes for the future. However, early in 1948, the story of the brand took an unusual turn. Having read about the newly discovered oil in Venezuela, Benotto was keen to travel to South America in order to set up his classic bicycle brand and capitalise on this newfound area of wealth.

The Benotto brothers reached port La Guaira in the summer of 1948, along with 200 newly designed Benotto bikes. As they went through customs, Giacinto explained his concept of introducing bikes to Latin America. Despite his best efforts, they weren't convinced. They maintained, 'here in Venezuela we don’t ride bicycles, we drive Cadillacs'. Despite this initial opposition, Giacinto became a successful bicycle pioneer.

The brother's brand would also sponsor a series of successful professional cycling teams. 11 World Championship titles have been won by riders of Benotto bicycles. And for several years, the top model of the brand was the Benotto 3000.

The frame was made from Columbus SL tubing and only the best components were installed: a Campagnolo Super Record groupset.


The bike we present here seems to be from late 1978 as it has the famous Diamante chainstays with a rhombic diameter which was actually a trademark of Ugo De Rosa. Fine details like the beautiful fork, the Benotto bar tape and the Campagnolo Super Record groupset leave no doubt concerning the thorough quality of this racing machine.

The frame has been professionally resprayed and is now coated in the very special gold of the Team Filotex. None other than the infamous Francesco Moser had famously ridden and won the world championships sporting these colours on his Benotto Team bike.

A beautiful ride and a gorgeous sight, this Benotto 3000 can be instantly used since it has been thoroughly checked by our mechanics.



Size Information


Size (Center-Top)61 cm
Top Tube58 cm
Head Tube18 cm
Standover 85 cm


Details

BrandBenotto
Rear DerailleurCampagnolo Super Record
Front DerailleurCampagnolo Record 4-Hole
ShiftersCampagnolo Record
BrakesCampagnolo Record
Brake LeversCampagnolo Super Record
HeadsetCampagnolo Super Record
CranksetCampagnolo Super Record; 170mm; 52/41
Bottom BracketCampagnolo Record
SeatpostCampagnolo Super Record
SeatSelle San Marco Concor Supercorsa
HubsCampagnolo Record
RimsNisi; 622 tubular
TiresTufo S33 Pro; 24-622 tubular
StemCinelli 1R; 120mm
StembarCinelli Campione del Mondo; 41cm
ChainYBN Classic hard plated
PedalsNot included


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