Masi Special late '50s
Masi Special 1960 Nervex Professional
From 1957 to 1963 Faliero Masi made a unique version of the Special model builded with the Nerves Professional lugs.
This special version of the Special (very few such frames were built) was sold on Italian Market and exported on USA by “Sugden and Lynch”.
The blue and yellow paintwork was created only for this model.
Serial: letters “A” and “L” on the right and left of the seatpost lug
Condition: restored by Masi with original decals and colors
Derailleurs: Campagnolo Gran Sport
Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Record 1st gen.
Headset: Campagnolo Record 2nd gen.
Crankset: Magistroni – TA
Pedal: Campagnolo Record short thread
Hubs: Campagnolo Record large flange (no written)
Saddle and seatpost: Unica
Handebar/Stem: Ambrosio Champion
Rims: Nisi Moncalieri
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Chiorda 1960/61
Magni Chiorda, Philco team bike – 1961
Condition: full preserved
Framebuilder: Unknow, probably Artide (Faenza) or Gilardi
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Bottom Bracket shell: Georg Fischer
Group: Campagnolo Record 1960
Handlebar/Stem: Ambrosio Champion
Rims: Nisi
NOTE: bicycle builded for the 1961 Philco team.
From 1960 to 1962 the Philco team participated to Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and the World Championship.
among their cyclists champions such as Adorni, Bitossi and Carlesi.
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Messori 1981
Messori 1981 Specialissima
Condition: full preserved
Framebuilder: Lino Messori
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Group: Campagnolo Super Record 1981
Handebar/Stem: 3TTT
Rims: FIR
Note: Messori’s Specialissima made for a friend, only in these cases he would add the rider’s initials embossed on the top tube.
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Colnago Freccia 1959
Colnago Freccia 1959
Condition: restored
Design & Framebuilding: Ernesto Colnago / Volta
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Group: Campagnolo Record 1959
Saddle: Brook Campagnolo
Brakeset: Universal 51
Headset: Magistroni Colnago
Handebar/Stem: Ambrosio Champion Criterium
Rims: Nisi Moncalieri (old version)
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Paintwork: @specialcorsa
Tommasini 1975
Tommasini Thomas 1975
Condition: full preserved
Total weight: 9.1 kg
Framebuilder: Irio Tommasini
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Group: Campagnolo Super Record titanium first generation
Saddle: 3TTT SL
Handebar/Stem: 3TTT Superleggero
Rims: Martano
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Stelbel Integrale 1976
Stelbel Integrale 1976
Condition: painting restored with original water decals
Paintwork by: @specialcorsa
Total weight: 8.5kg
Framebuilder: Stelio Belletti
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
ìGroup: Campagnolo Super Record titanium first generation
Saddle: San marco Concor Superleggera
Handebar/Stem: Cinelli Criterium
Rims: Nisi
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Peloso - Godio 1957
Godio by Mario Peloso, 1957
Condition: preserved
Frame builder: Mario Peloso
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Group: Campagnolo Record 1957 first generation
Crankset: Magistroni Giostra
Pedals: Sheffield “barchetta”
Brake set: Universal 51
Stem and handlebar: Ambrosio Champion
Saddle: Brooks B17
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Coppi Fiorelli 1958
Coppi Fiorelli Campione del Mondo 1958
Condition: Restored
Frame number: 99564
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Group: Campagnolo Record 1958 first generation
Crankset: Magistroni – Fiorelli
Stem and handlebar: Ambrosio Champion
Brake set: Universal 51
Saddle: Brooks B17 1958
Rims: Fiamme red label
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Paletti Meteor 1986
Paletti Meteor 1985/86
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Unknow
Frame design patent: Paletti, Dosi
Paintwork: Mario Martini
Frame number: 746
Frame/Fork: Oria Molibdeno Mannesmann, Paletti Patent
Group: Campagnolo Super Record
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Galmozzi Lazzaretti
Galmozzi for Lazzaretti, early 60s
Condition: Restored, paintwork by @Specialcorsa
Framebuilder: Fancesco Galmozzi / Milano
From the 1940s Galmozzi built bicycles for Romolo Lazzaretti of Rome who also worked as a distributor for Southern Italy. All the frames were paintend in gold.
Starting from the late ’50s Galmozzi created this particular model for Lazzaretti (and Villa in Bologna), with the fork head crossed by a straight line.
Signed by Galmozzi with vent holes on rear stays and fork diameter 2.72mm.
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Umberto Patelli 1974
Umberto Patelli 1974
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Luigi Patelli
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Lugs: Nervex
Group: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor
Handebar/Stem: Cinelli Criterium
Rims: Ambrosio
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Pogliaghi 1953 pista
Sante Pogliaghi 1953 pista
Condition: restored
Framebuilder: Sante Pogliaghi
Frame number: 6358
Frame/Fork: Falk lightweight
Crankset: BSA humber
Saddle: Bologna track
Stem: Cinelli steel
Handebar: Cinelli track
Headset: Bollea Saluzzo
Hubs: Campagnolo Gran Sport large flange
Bottom bracket: Bollea Saluzzo
Pedals: Sheffield
Rims: Fiamme Brevetto Longhi
Freewheel: Magistroni
Chain: Humber
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Girardengo 1953 by Pelà
Girardengo 1953, by Giuseppe Pelà
Condition: Restored
Framebuilder: Giuseppe Pelà
Frame number: 41187
Group: Campagnolo Gran Sport 1953
Saddle: Brooks
Pedals: Sheffield
Stem: Ambrosio Champion
Handebar: Ambrosio Champion
Rims: Fiamme brevetto Longhi
Freewheel: Regina Gran Sport
Chain: Regina Gran Sport
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Girardengo by Pelà 1952
Girardengo 1952, by Giuseppe Pelà
Rik Van Steenbergen’s bike at the Girardengo team.
Condition: Full preserved
Framebuilder: Giuseppe Pelà
Frame number: 37540
Group: Campagnolo Gran Sport 1952
Saddle: Brooks
Stem: Ambrosio
Handebar: Ambrosio
Rims: Clement
Freewheel: Regina Gran Sport
Chain: Regina Gran Sport
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Pogliaghi 1960
Sante Pogliaghi 1960
Condition: Original chromed lugs, paintwork restored on original color and decals
Framebuilder: Sante Pogliaghi
Frame number: 7063
Frame/Fork: Columbus
Group: Campagnolo Gran Sport
Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor
Stem: Ambrosio Champion
Handebar: Ambrosio Champion
Rims: NISI Toro
Freewheel: Regina Gran Sport 5s
Chain: Regina Gran Sport
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Fantini Specialissima 1981
Fantini Specialissima 1981
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Bruno Fantini
Frame number: / 033
Frame/Fork: Columbus
Group: Campagnolo Super Record
Saddle: San Marco CX
Stem: 3ttt
Handebar: 3ttt aero
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Elio Torino by Pelà 1970
Elio Torino 1970
Condition: Restored
Framebuilder: Giuseppe Pelà
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Group: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor
Handebar: Cinelli Criterium double shield
Stem: Cinelli old logo
Rims: Martano
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Gios Torino 1961
Gios Torino 1961
Condition: Restored
Framebuilder: Giuseppe Pelà
Frame/Fork: Columbus
Group: Campagnolo Record
Brake set: Universal 61
Saddle: Italia
Handebar and stem: 3TTT
Rims: Martano
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Amleto Villa 1967
Amleto Villa 1967
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Patelli Bologna
Frame/Fork: Columbus
Group: Campagnolo Record
Brake set: Universal 61
Saddle: Brooks B17
Handebar and stem: 3TTT Gran Prix
Rims: Nisi
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Masi Special 1972
Condition: Preserverd
Framebuilder: probable Mario Confente
Frame number: MF.55
Frame/Fork: Reinolds 531
Weight: 7.9 Kg
Group: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Collezione privata: Claudio Marinangeli
Note: Verso la fine degli anni ’60 Paolo Carta, progettista e insegnante di progettazione meccanica in una scuola milanese con l’hobby del ciclismo, realizzò per conto di Faliero e Alberto Masi un sistema per la produzione in piccola serie di una particolare forcella nata dall’intuizione e dai suggerimenti del grande Antonio Maspes. L’irrigidimento della forcella posteriore mediante l’inserimento di alcuni piccoli nastri metallici permetteva di sfruttare in modo più efficace la brutale spinta dello sprinter su pista, ma anche nello scatto in salita. Questa tecnologia venne subito apprezzata da Eddie Merckx come si può vedere in un’immagine dell’epoca in cui Faliero e Alberto Masi erano meccanici della Faema di Merckx e Adorni.
La bicicletta esposta è decisamente molto di più. Oltre alla citata forcella (in versione unica ed elaborata manualmente) contiene decine e decine di ore di interventi artigianali che la portarono al Salone del ciclo e motociclo di Milano come la prima bicicletta con telaio (54) in acciaio e dieci rapporti, di peso inferiore agli otto chili.
U. Patelli 1960
Umberto Patelli Special Course 1960
Condition: Restored
Framebuilder: Umberto Patelli
Frame number: 20
Frame/Fork: Reinolds 541
Lugs: /
Crankset: Magistroni Senior
Pedals: Campagnolo Record
Brake set: Universal Extra 453949
Saddle: Ideale 44
Handebar/Stem: Ambrosio Champion
Rims: Nisi Moncalieri Torino
Pogliaghi 1967
Sante Pogliaghi 1967
Frame number: 8062
Condition: restored
Framebuilder: Sante Pogliaghi (Milano)
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Lugs: /
Group: Campagnolo Nuovo Record first generation 1968
Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor quilted leather
Handebar/Stem: Cinelli Milano Criterium
Rims: Fiamme Brevetto Longhi
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Galmozzi 1956
Galmozzi Super Competizione 1956
Condition: Restored by @Specialcorsa
Framebuilder: Fancesco Galmozzi / Milano
Headset: Magistroni Super Corsa
Bottom bracket: Magistroni Nik Crom
Crankset: Magistroni / TA
Derailleur: Campagnolo Gran Sport
Handlebar: Ambrosio Champion
Stem: Ambrosio Champion
Brake set: Universal 51
Pedals: Sheffield
Saddle: Brooks B17
Hubs: Campagnolo Gran Sport open C
Rims: Nisi Moncalieri Toro
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Colner Molteni 1973
Colner crono Molteni squadra corse 1973
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: unknown
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Dropouts: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Group: Campagnolo Nuovo Record 1973
Handebar/Stem: Cinelli
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Note: the oldest known Colner frame, datable 1973, Colner officially opened in 1974.
Crono frame builded for Molteni squadra corse with Georg Fischer (pista) bottom bracket and fork crown,
probably used by Eddy Merckx at the 1973 Giro di Lombardia.
Colner Ace of Spades on lugs and head fork, Colnago Ace of Club on bottom bracket.
Colnago Freccia 1968
Colnago Freccia 1969
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Fratelli Volta
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Dropouts: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Group: Campagnolo Nuovo Record 1968
Handebar/Stem: Cinelli Criterium
Brake set: Universal Super 68
Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor
Rims: Nisi Professional
Chain: Regina Gran Oro
Freewheel: Regina Oro
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Note: same Freccia model, with the same painting, was used by Franco Bodrero, Molteni team, in 1968/69,
More info from Gregory Softley
Pogliaghi Gallery
Pogliaghi #22, 1950? Riverniciata / Foto Mario Maffeis
Pogliaghi #577, circa 1952, conservata, decals prima generazione / Foto Brian Fessenden
Pogliaghi #6331, circa 1953, conservata, decals prima generazione / Foto Alfredo Molendi
Pogliaghi #6625, circa 1958, conservata, decals prima generazione / Foto Marcello Ottola
Pogliaghi #6981, circa 1959, conservata con decals seconda generazione / Foto
Pogliaghi #6996, circa 1960, riverniciata negli anni '60 con decals seconda generazione / Foto Frameteller
Pogliaghi #7103, circa 1961, conservata con decals seconda generazione / Foto Pietro Paolo
Pogliaghi #7131, circa 1961, conservata con decals seconda generazione / Foto Alfredo Molendi
Pogliaghi tandem #7138, circa 1961, conservata? Decals seconda generazione / Foto Brian Fessenden
Pogliaghi #7262, circa 1962, conservata. Decals seconda generazione / Foto Brian Fessenden
Pogliaghi pista #7405, circa 1964, conservata, decals seconda generazione / Foto Brian Fessenden
Pogliaghi #7487, circa 1964, conservata. Decals seconda generazione / Foto Brian Fessenden
Pogliaghi pista #7538, circa 1965, conservata, decals seconda generazione / Foto Pista Mercato
Pogliaghi tandem #7549, circa 1965, conservato. Decals seconda generazione. / Foto Brian Fessenden
Pogliaghi #7566, circa 1965, conservato. Decals seconda generazione. / Foto Brian Fessenden
Pogliaghi stayer #7862, circa 1967. / Foto Brian Fessenden
Antonio Alpi 1953
ANTONIO ALPI 1953
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Antonio Alpi
Frame/Fork: Columbus
Dropouts: Camp. Gran Sport
Lugs: Nervex
Rear derailleur: Camp. Gran Sport 1953
Front derailleur: Camp. Gran Sport 1st gen.
Shifters: Camp. Gran Sport 1st gen.
Handebar/Stem: Cinelli steel
Handlebar shifters: Camp. Gran Sport
Hubs: Camp. Gran Sport large flange
Crankset: Magistroni Zenith Giostra TA
Bottom bracket: Magistroni Giostra
Brake set: Universal 51 2nd gen.
Headset: Magistroni
Saddle: FNI
Pedals: Sheffield Sprint
Rims: Nisi Toro
Chain: Regina Gran Sport
Freewheel: Regina Gran Sport
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Confente N. 015
Confente N. 015
Condition: Repainted
Framebuilder: Mario Confente
Frame number: 015
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
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Confente N. 013
Mario Confente N. 013
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Mario Confente (Monterey California)
Frame number: 013
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
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Abbondanza strada 1976/77
Abbondanza Strada 1976/77
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Giovanni Abbondanza
Frame number: /
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Group: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Brakes: Universal 77
Saddle: Premier
Handlebar and stem: Cinelli
Rims: NISI
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Abbondanza Prestige 1978
Abbondanza Mod. Prestige 1978
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Giovanni Abbondanza
Frame number: /
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Front drop out: Campagnolo
Rear drop out: Zeus 2000
Group: Campagnolo SR 1978
Saddle: Royal
Handlebar and stem: Cinelli
Rims: Mavic GP4
Hubs: Pelissier Professional 2000
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Villa by Galmozzi 1973
Amleto Villa 1973
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Angelo Galmozzi (Milano)
Frame number: /
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Lugs: /
Group: Campagnolo Record
Saddle: 3TTT Record
Stem: Cinelli 1A
Handebar: Cinelli Criterium
Rims: FIR
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Paletti Goccia d'or '82
Paletti PMZ Goccia d'or 1982
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Luciano Paletti, Mattioli, Zanasi
Frame number: /
Frame/Fork: Columbus AIR
Lugs: /
Group: Campagnolo Nuovo-Super Record
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Marastoni Marco 1978
Marastoni Specialissima "Marco" 1978
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Licinio Marastoni / Reggio Emilia
Frame number: LM 28
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Lugs: /
Group: Campagnolo Super Record
Rims: Nisi Sludi
Stem-handlebar: 3TTT
Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor
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Marastoni Specialissima '75
Marastoni Specialissima 1975
Condition: Preserved
Framebuilder: Licinio Marastoni / Reggio Emilia
Frame number: /
Frame/Fork: Columbus SL
Lugs: /
Group: Campagnolo Super Record 1975, F.T. Bologna
Saddle: San Marco Concor
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