This handsome vintage racing bike was designed by the great Fausto Coppi, Italian “Campionissimo” – the Champion of Champions. Coppi bikes were manufactured by Fiorelli from 1954 until the 1980s.
Writing on the original seatpost badge in Italian: Coppi. La biciclette che detiene il Record Mondiale dell’ora: km. 48,667.
Fabbric.dalla Moto Velo FIORELLI Novi Ligure. Direct translation: Coppi. The bicycle that holds the World Hour Record: 48.667 km. Manufactured by Moto Velo FIORELLI, Novi Ligure.
The components of this bike are comparable to those of the 1969-1971 Bianchi Rekord. Lugged steel tubes, 10-speed Campagnolo drivetrain. The original 27″ tubular wheels, 5-speed cassette, and rusted spokes we replaced with 27″ Araya clincher wheels, 7-speed cassette, and stainless spokes. To fit the newer 125mm wide rear hub into the existing 120mm wide chainstay opening, I used the Park Tool FFG-2 frame and fork alignment set. The matching decals are made by bicycledecals.net, and delivered to the USA from England in about 10 days.
I restored this bike for John.
Before & After Pics
New Components
- WHEELS: 27×1-1/4″ Araya rims, stainless spokes, brass nipples.
- TIRES: Schwalbe Active Line with K-Guard 27×1-1/4″
- INNER TUBES: 27×1-1/4″ heavy duty
- CABLES/HOUSINGS: Shimano SLR set, white
- BRAKE PADS: Universal Extra side pull
- CHAIN: KMC X8 silver
- BRAKE LEVER HOODS: Campagnolo compatible
- HANDLEBAR TAPE: Cinelli cork ribbon
Restoration Pics
Original Components
- FRAME & FORK: lugged steel tubes, 58mm
- WHEELS: Serchio Nisi Moncalieri rims for 27″ tubular tires
- HANDLEBAR: alloy
- BRAKES: Universal Extra side pull.
- SHIFTERS: Campagnolo 2×5, clamped to lower tube.
- CRANKSET:
- PEDALS: Sheffield
- FREEWHEEL: 5 cogs, no markings.
- REAR DERAILLEUR: Campagnolo Valentino Extra.
- FRONT DERAILLEUR: Campagnolo “Matchbox”.
- SEATPOST: Campagnolo 26.2mm.