Mark M’s 1968 Bottecchia 10-Speed

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All the resto-geeks out there should really enjoy this entry. This is Mark M.’s 1968 Bottecchia, just waiting for some TLC. Can’t wait to see the ‘after’ pics Mark.

Mark M. (Jacksonville FL)
1968 Bottecchia Special (decals list championships up to 1967)

A little bit about it:

This one has a Campagnolo Valentino shift group.  One brake is a Weinman, the other has no markings (anyone have an idea what this originally came with for brake levers?)  Wheels are Dolomiti, need a bit of restoring.  It also has some weird little wheel cleaners or something on it (anyone know what these are?  See photo).  Just started restoration, will send more photos when completed.

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  • Laverack

    They are called “flint catchers” and they really do work. They will save your lighter weight tire of olden times from any little piece of glass, sharp stone, tack etc. you might encounter. Used to be standard issue on city bikes.

  • Ryan Surface

    Like Cameron said can’t wait for the after shots, Lots like a sweet Italian ride you got there

  • Beater RezQ

    Nice golden oldie! I had a Gitane with the same Campy Valentino shift group. ( sooo much easier to spell than dee-rail-er, tee-hee ) The bike was a 1972 Gitane something or other, with the most primitive looking derailleurs. The front operated on a piston- looking set up manipulated by the gear cable. Primitive, but nice. Good luck on your resto’ project. ( I held on to the shift group…bike long gone )