WILIER Superleggera Ramata SLX, Campagnolo Super Record 53cm (1985) – SOLD

Wilier was founded in 1906 by Pietro Dal Molin in Bassano del Grappa (Veneto, Italy) and is one of the best known names in Italian cycling. Following WWII Wilier formed a professional cycling team led by Giordano Cottur of Trieste. In 1945, the name of the brand was changed to Wilier Triestina, and the distinctive copper colored finish became a trademark of Wilier Triestina. The great Italian cyclist Fiorenzo Magni won the 1948 Giro d’Italia upon a Wilier Triestina , in 1952 the factory ended production and left cycling. However, in 1969 the Wilier Triestina marque was reconstituted  and once again entered the world of pro- cycling. In 1985 and 1986 Claudio Corti won the Italian national championships, riding one of the most beautiful racing bicycles ever to grace the pelotons of professional cycling – Wilier  Triestina Cromovelato ”Gioiello Ramato”  (”Copper Jewel”).

Wilier is an acroynm for Viva l’Italia Libera e Redenta (Long live Italy, liberated and redeemed).

A copper finish is one of the most recognizable frame colors in cycling and is easily identified with Wilier as celeste is identified with Bianchi. The Gioiello Ramato (Copper Jewel) is a  lugged steel frame featuring a chrome fork and chainstay in the classic style. The beautiful, copper finish was obtained through a long and complex process called ”cromovelato” (”Ramato” means copper plated in Italian) in which copper laquer was applied over the chrome finish.

Proudly presenting one of the most iconic bikes ever – Wilier Triestina Superleggera Ramata. The frame is made of Columbus SLX tubing, Campagnolo drop-outs, with internal chainstay cable routing and shows stunning Wilier engravings with beautiful Wilier head badge on the headtube. Only the best parts are good enough for such a beauty, so it’s build with superb Campagnolo Super Record groupset, pantograph 3ttt Wilier cockpit, Wilier chainring and leather straps, NiSi rims and San Marco Concor saddle. 

Love at first sight. Very collectible. Ready for L’Eroica and other historic events.

Frame & Fork: Willier Triestina Ramata, Columbus SLX (no.0512)

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 53 cm

-top tube (c-c): 53,5 cm

-headset tube: 10,2 cm

-standover: 77 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record – Wilier chainring

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Super Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Headset: Campagnolo 50th Super Record

Shifters: Campagnolo Super Record, enlightened

Brake Levers: Campagnnolo Super Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record

Stem: 3ttt Wilier pantograph (105 mm)

Handlebar: 3ttt Modello Competizione

Hubs: Campagnolo Super Record

Rims: NiSi

Cassette: Regina Oro (6s)

Seatpost: Campagnolo Super Record (27,2mm)

Seat: Selle San Marco Concor (new)

Pedals: Campagnolo Superleggeri

Toe cages: Christophe

Leather straps : Wilier, black (new)

Tubulars: Continental Giro (new)

Handlebar Tape: black (new)

Condition: Used, but very good condition. The frame was completely refubrished by Wilier guy. Some tiny tiny signs of normal use. All parts are working fine.

Era: mid 1980s

Price: SOLD (August 2019)