{"id":21276,"date":"2025-07-26T18:42:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T18:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/?post_type=product&p=21276"},"modified":"2025-08-08T22:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T22:29:00","slug":"bottecchia-professional-frame-fork-53cm-med-purple-to-yellow-fade","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/product\/bottecchia-professional-frame-fork-53cm-med-purple-to-yellow-fade\/","title":{"rendered":"Bottecchia Professional Frame & Fork | 53cm Med | Purple to Yellow Fade"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2b50<\/span>Condition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exceptional condition showcasing that gorgeous purple-to-yellow fade. All decals crisp and preserved, threading immaculate. Light tire rub mark between chainstays<\/strong> (typical wear) and minor scuff on purple section of top tube<\/strong>. No dents, no damage to the Columbus tubing. – Please watch the video included with this ad.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccf<\/span>Will this fit me?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frame Size: 53cm – Medium<\/p>\n

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  • Top Tube: 54cm (center-to-center)<\/li>\n
  • Seat Tube: 55cm (top-to-center)<\/li>\n
  • Down Tube: 61.5cm (center-to-center)<\/li>\n
  • Chainstays: 42cm (center-to-center)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udce6<\/span>What’s Included<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Matching Columbus fork with identical fade<\/li>\n
    • Frame and fork in excellent original condition<\/li>\n
    • All threading perfect and ready to build<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83c\udfc6<\/span>The Story Behind the Frame<\/strong>Bottecchia Professional – Serial #53 3T AL 005440 – Purple to Yellow Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n

      “Racing Royalty”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • This stunning Bottecchia frame carries the legacy of Ottavio Bottecchia, Italy’s first Tour de France winner, built in the same Vittorio Veneto workshop where Teodoro Carnielli first gave the cycling legend his racing bicycle in 1920. The “Champione del mondo 1966-85-86-89” decals celebrate the brand’s World Championship victories, dating this beauty to the late 1980s or early 1990s – the twilight of the legendary Carnielli era.<\/li>\n
      • Your serial number “3T AL” indicates “Tre Tubi Aelle” – Columbus Aelle tubing in the main triangle where it matters most for ride quality.<\/li>\n
      • The frame pump nipple on the top tube is pure Italian attention to detail – a functional touch that modern frames have forgotten but reminds you this was built when every ride mattered.<\/li>\n
      • Serial #53 confirms this as a 53cm frame size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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        \ud83d\udeb4<\/span>The Ride<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Built with Columbus Aelle straight-gauge manganese alloy tubing in the main triangle, this frame delivers that buttery smooth ride quality that made Italian steel the gold standard. The geometry speaks pure racing pedigree – responsive without being harsh, efficient without sacrificing comfort. This isn’t just a bike frame; it’s decades of Italian craftsmanship distilled into steel that loves long miles.<\/p>\n

        \ud83d\udd27<\/span>Workshop Wisdom<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Italian threaded bottom bracket – look for 36×24 thread and remember, righty tighty, lefty loosie (both sides).<\/p>\n

        Before You Buy – A Note from Paul<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Every frame I sell has been personally inspected and honestly described, but I want you to be 100% confident in your decision. Please take a moment to watch the detailed video included with this listing. Due to the personal nature of frame fit and the cost of shipping, I cannot accept returns. That’s why I encourage you to reach out to me directly with any questions, whether they’re about dimensions, condition, or build suggestions. I’m Paul – not a chatbot, not a sales team, just a fellow cyclist who wants to make sure this frame finds the right home. Let’s talk about this frame and make sure it’s perfect for you before you buy.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udd27<\/span>What do I need to build this frame? (Please contact me if you need anything here)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Headset: Threaded 1″<\/li>\n
        • Bottom Bracket: Italian threaded 70mm BSA<\/li>\n
        • Seatpost: 27.2mm<\/li>\n
        • Front Derailleur: 28.6mm clamp-on<\/li>\n
        • Brakes: Caliper rim brakes<\/li>\n
        • Stem: Quill style for threaded headset<\/li>\n
        • Rear dropouts: 130mm<\/li>\n
        • Front dropout: 100mm<\/li>\n
        • 700c wheels with classic rim brake clearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83d\udccb<\/span>Other Frame Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Material: Columbus Aelle manganese-alloy main triangle<\/li>\n
          • Weight: Frame 2130g (4.7lbs), Fork 805g (1.8lbs)<\/li>\n
          • Late 1980s\/early 1990s Vittorio Veneto craftsmanship<\/li>\n
          • Original Carnielli era before brand relocation<\/li>\n
          • Frame pump nipple included \ud83e\udd23<\/li>\n
          • Rear derailleur Brazeon mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Is This Your Bike Thing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

            If you appreciate the twilight years of legendary Italian craftsmanship before the corporate moves changed everything, this Carnielli-era Bottecchia is your piece of history. Ready to honor the legacy?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"