WILIER Triestina Ramata “ARROW” by G.VERONESI, Campagnolo Nuovo Record, 54cm, 1 of 1 bike (early 1970s)

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 beautiful, copper finish or Ramato (Ramato means copper plated in Italian) was obtained through a long and complex process called cromovelato in which copper laquer was applied over the chrome finish.

Happy to present one of the most beautiful Italian vintage jewels – Wilier Triestina Ramata “Arrow” which dates back to early 1970s. The frame is made by master builder G.VERONESI. He used Columbus SL steel tubing, Campagnolo drop-outs, featuring outstanding and very unique set of lugs and fork crown (every lug ends with an aarow shape).Byno surprise it’s built with Campagnolo Nuovo Recordparts, Universal 68 brakes, 3ttt stem and handlebar, Cinelli saddle. It’s shinning in extraordinary “Ramata” paintjob in original condition. No much words needed!

Love at first sight. L’Eroica ready. Fair price.

Frame & Fork: Wilier Triestina Ramata Arrow by G.Veronesi

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 54 cm

– top tube (c-c): 53 cm

– headset tube: 12.8 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Shifters: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Brake Levers: Universal 68

Brakes: Universal 68

Stem: 3ttt Record

Handlebar: 3ttt

Hubs: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Cassette: Regina Oro (5s)

Seatpost: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (27.2)

Seat: Cinelli Unicantor

Pedals: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Handlebar Tape: cotton, beige

Condition: Used, but very good conditon. Original paint and decals. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are in good condition and are working fine.

Era: 1970-71

Price: Reserved