This bike is one of six made for Fausto Coppi by Bianchi's elite Reparto Corse innovation and engineering department, and if you have deep pockets it could be yours
The frame still has the serial number visible on it if you weren't convinced it was the real deal, and it's one of half a dozen frames made for Coppi by Bianchi's 'Reparto Corse' elite manufacturing and engineering squad. According to the Steel Vintage listing the actual frame builder was Luigi Valsassina, a well-known Italian master frame maker most active in the 1940s and '50s, who also worked for Cinelli.
The frame's lugs, especially those securing the seat stays and steering tube, reveal 'unique design enhancements'. It's thought they could have been reinforced to deal with the extra force and power Coppi was laying down compared to your average cyclist in the 1940s.A standout feature is the Campagnolo Corsa shifting, with a four-speed freewheel and a very rare iron crankset.
The top tube bears the distinctive 'F. Coppi' signature. This detail is a nod to the cyclist known as 'Il Campionissimo' and his contribution to cycling.Fausto Coppi revolutionised cycling, not just through his racing prowess but also through his innovation and trailblazing spirit.
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