F.Moser Professional 55cm (1979) – SOLD

Francesco Moser, born 19 June 1951 in Palù di Giovo, Trentino, nicknamed “Lo sceriffo” (The sheriff), is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer. He was dominant from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s and won the 1984 Giro d’Italia, the 1977 world road racing championship and six times in three of the five classics. He turned professional in 1973, showing a stylish pedaling style. But his powerful build meant he wasn’t a gifted climber. His 273 road victories puts him behind Eddy Merckx (525) and Rik Van Looy (379), but ahead of Rik Van Steenbergen (270) and Roger De Vlaeminck (255). He was also an accomplished track rider, riding up to six Six-Day races almost each winter throughout his career. He rode 35, 14 of which with René Pijnen, winning 15.

Francesco Moser founded Cicli Moser in 1979 in Trento. It’s true that Moser bikes existed also before 1979, they were build by DeRosa. From 1979 on Francesco and his brother started on their own and they manufactured may great bikes.

Here we are proudly presenting another Italian steel machine, one of earliest Moser’s bikes, the F.Moser Professional. The frame is work of art, made of Columbus SL tubing and is featuring the perfection and attention to details to providing the best performance you might expect from late 1970s bicycle. Many special touches spotted: beautiful FM fork crown, FM cut-outs on the lugs and bb shell, Moser seatstay and Campagnolo drop-outs among others. This beauty is built with top Campagnolo Record parts, pantograph F.Moser 3ttt cockpit, NiSi rims, San Marco Concor saddle and is shinning in original light gold panitjob with original decals showing Moser’s greatest achievements: 1977 World Champion and 1978 Super Prestige winner.

Nice catch for any vintage bike collector. L’Eroica ready.

Frame&Fork: F.Moser Professional, Columbus SL

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 55 cm

– top tube (c-c): 54 cm

– headset tube: 13,2 cm

– standover: 80 cm

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Headset: FB Bologna

Crankset: Gipiemme, Moser pantograph

Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Super Record

Stem: 3ttt F.Moser pantograph

Handlebar: Cinelli Giro d’Italia

Shifters: Campagnolo Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Super Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Record

Seatpost: Campagnolo Record, F.Moser pantograph

Hubs: Campagnolo Record

Seat: San Marco Concor

Chain: KMC

Toe cage: Campagnolo

Leather straps: leather

Handlebar tape: leather, blue

Tires: Veloflex Master

Condition: Used, but good condition.  The frame has no cracks, no dents and is not bent. Original paint and decals.  All parts are in good condition and are working fine.

Year: 1979

Price: SOLD (December 2018)

* Worldwide shipping available. Due to copyright reasons the photos are in lower resolution and marked with watermark. If you are interested in buying, have any questions or would like to request a full HD photo album of the bike please feel free to contact us.