Gianni Motta

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Vintage 1982 Gianni Motta Personal - $1600 (Kansas City, MO)

 1982 vintage road bike. This Italian-made bicycle was likely custom ordered and imported by an American as the company was not exporting them in bulk. I have been in possession of the bike since 1989. It is in fair to excellent shape. The frame and parts are all intact and function properly (no dents, scratches). The frame has a few paint nicks around the chain from standard use. Altogether, the frame and the Campagnolo Super Record parts are a premium for any vintage enthusiast. The original Campagnolo Super Record parts follow:

Crank shaft, front and rear sprockets, front and rear changers, front and rear brakes, seat post, pedals, and shifters.

The bike is a 10-speed. It measures roughly 23 inches or 58 centimeters center to center. If one desired a completely unique fixed-gear foundation this bike is it.

Gianni Motta was a bike racer of some renown who founded a bike company after his career ended in the mid 70s.  The frame material is probably some kind of Columbus tubing, and the unity of the group set indicates a higher end model.  A really great looking bike and a total head turner.  I think bikes designed by former racers are the most comfortable, but $1600 isn't a great value.  Thats used custom money, when this is in fact a production bike.  I shudder at the idea of turning this into a fixie.