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04-08-19, 10:05 PM
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Tonight I was given a Benotto bike my friend was going to restore. I am looking for info on serial numbers, this one has a serial number 01557. I have found some info suggesting the last two numbers are frame size but don’t see a correlation with the first three numbers. Any thoughts?
04-08-19, 10:22 PM
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Pictures would definitely help also...we like pictures 
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Here you can see 61stamped on the seat tube
Yes I agree pictures are important, didn’t get home till late last night so pictures going soon.
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The Campagnolo Valentino Extra derailleur and SR crankset was a known combination on mid-1970s Benotto 1500. At that time the 1600 was an entry level model with a hi-tensile frame. You should be able to narrow down the date range using component date codes such as those which should be on the back of the crankarms.
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I was wondering if the OP got any info as to what Benotto he has. I just recently picked up a very similar bike. Almost the exact same model but it is built as a fixie right now. Owner gave me a bunch of parts including some Campagnolo sew up wheels. No idea as to what model I have. Most of the other info on vintage Benottos that I see have side pull brakes while mine is like the OPs with center pulls.
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