Benotto 3000

Benotto, an iconic bicycle brand with roots in Italy, is known for its history in cycling and its high-quality bicycles. Founded by Giacinto Benotto in 1931, the brand has a rich tradition in the production of racing bicycles. Benotto bicycles are characterized by their elegant aesthetics, innovative technologies and high performance. In the 1970s and 1980s, Benotto achieved great popularity in cycling, especially by participating in major races such as the Tour de France. The use of Reynolds tubing and distinctive color schemes gave the bicycles an unmistakable character. Although production ceased in the 1990s, Benotto remains present in the cycling community as a symbol of quality bicycles and nostalgic style.

The Campagnolo Super Record groupset was the ultimate derailleur of its time. All sorts of strange claims were made: the aluminum was some kind of super special alloy, the black anodizing was some kind of super special coating, etc. The truth is a little more banal. The aluminum used is exactly the same alloy that was used on the Nuovo Record. The black anodizing is - wait for it - black anodized. The real technical differences were the use of exotic material for the two large Allen bolts and a larger "flange" on the pulley cage. The derailleur feels good in the hand, has a timeless look and feels valuable simply because it was once so absurdly expensive. It's hard to define what makes a classic, but whatever it is, the Campagnolo Super Record has done the job.