Sometimes a bike just radiates warmth. It invites your eyes to dance over its curves, linger on the finer details, and imagine the wind rushing by as you ride it on a sunny day. This 1977 Benotto 2500 is that kind of bike, and was a pleasure to restore. Equipped with a Campagnolo Nuovo Record groupset, it exemplifies the ideal of the Italian racing bicycle as envisioned by its founder and former racer, Giacinto Benotto. Read on for more photos and background on this bicycle and the legendary brand behind it.
Allan is the real hero of this project. His work is impeccable – from the paint to the decals, he did a truly perfect job on the bike. It took about seven weeks from when I shipped the frame to him to when I got it back. He was great about communication, updating me on the progress of the restoration and even sending me pictures. The price for this work was very affordable as well – about 50% less than all the other quotes I got! He gets my top recommendation and I will certainly send more work his way in the future. Check out the pictures after the jump to see lots of up-close, hi-res shots.