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1984 Benotto 850 Paris-Roubaix 54cm - $200 (petaluma)
Western Ave near Webster St
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1984 Benotto 850 “Paris Roubaix” model in good vintage condition
Frame size 54cm center-to-center (top tube is also 54cm c-t-c)
Columbus Zeta tubing (entry-level sport tubeset)
Frame includes original Benotto-badged fork, seatstays, and dropouts and classic heart-shaped BB shell cutout
Two decals remain: one indicating “Paris-Roubaix” model, one indicating Zeta tubing.
Some scratches but paint is in pretty good condition.
This 1984 bike originally came with a mixed Benotto/SR/Suntour group (SR and Suntour were independent companies prior to merging in 1988).
Original:
SR 170mm cranks with classic 53-42 chainrings, SR pedals, SR stem
Suntour bar-end shifters
Benotto brakes (front and rear)
Benotto headset
Ambrosio Elite rims (front and rear)
Miche front hub and quick release
Period-appropriate:
ttt alloy handlebars
Not original:
Tektro brake levers
Generic seatbost and seatpost binder bolt
Shimano RSX front and rear derailleurs
Sovos rear hub and quick release (laced to original rim)
6-spd Shimano freewheel
700x32 tires
Brooks leather “Professional” saddle
Unknown:
Kajita bottom bracket (I have not been able to find information on what the original equipment was)
More info:
https://vintagevelore-cycling.com/benotto-mod-850-columbus-zeta-tubing/
https://machiine.com/2015/benotto-bicycle-restoration-how-to-identify-a-vintage-benotto-bike-frames-year-and-model-part-2/