Marnati Corsa Classic Road Bike 1980s

Do you remember the epic 1952 Tour de France picture of Coppi and Bartali passing a water bottle? If you look closer you also see a man popping out from a convertible team car behind them. That is exactly Umberto Marnati, mechanic of Fausto Coppi in the 1950s, later frame builder at Legnano and Bianchi Reparto Corse.

Having learnt lacing wheels and welding very young, Umberto Marnati decided to start manufacturing bicycles under his nem. And as it happend, he opened his own atelier in Milan - led by his son Daniele from the 1970s onward - a city with a tradition of excellent frame builders. And Mr. Marnati was no exception. Via Delfico no. 26 soon became a meeting point of enthusiasts who were keen to ride artisan racing frames which were largely renowned for unique attention to details.

This Marnati Corsa perfectly shows how accurate and meticulous Marnati frames are. Made of Columbus SLX tubing with inner reinforcements, this bicycle features refined details. Just as the fine cut-outs on the lugs representing Marnati's emblem or the typical bottom bracket with two circular cut-outs. It still sports the original two-tone paintjob made by Dossena Carlo.

On the technical side, this Marnati Corsa is equipped with a Campagnolo Super Record groupset. The rest is completed with fine parts like Cinelli cockpit with pantographes.

If you are looking for a truly hand-crafted vintage racing bike, do not miss the chance to make this Marnati yours! Suitable for Eroica events.