She is a mine! Pogliaghi TT Prototype

Thanks for the comment, tracksloth. Rossin supposedly had Pogliaghi licence in the late '80's, which might explain similarities. Regarding the reach and concerns of comfort, this TT is a lot more comfortable than I first thought. You might want to stretch the back a little, and you won't be going on long rides with it, but damn is it a rush. I've ridden the Pogliaghi 10 to 20 miles here and there with no back pain. The geometry forces you into an aero position. Get on and you'll feel the difference in power transfer. I don't know about funny bikes(mainly track) but TT's are built as short-distance road bikes...more forgiving. Check the fit. Meaning, buy one built up or through a bike shop. They're too different to buy sight unseen. Do it right, and you'll love the ride.

Hello FML, we meet again. Thanks for the comment. I know pride is one of the seven deadly sins, but damned if I ain't the proudest bike owner on the block. Since I got spoke wheels put on(photo coming, changed the seat to a yellow Rolls), I've put a few miles on it. It's intense. But she needs to opened up. And someday, with those Red Suns upon her. Opem up, Baby. Hey FML, enjoy your ride.

The guy who sold it to me said it was made for either the 1987 or 1988 Munich bike show. I tried one museum in Italy and got nothing! I'm trying another to try pin it down. I took it for a spin in my neighbourhood day before and man is it smooth. Balanced, no twitch. And you can feel the heads turning. I'll be back with more if I can find any more. Thanks.

I believe you are very right about the years. This design seems to come from the Cinelli laser concept (like LeMonds Bottecchia) My own Benotto from 1988 have cinelli bottom bracket lug. Same model used on the laser. Are they any letters or numbers on the bottom bracket.

I've since found something interesting regarding the frame design. This was no attempt to knock off or replicate the Laser or the LeMond Billato/Bottecchia TT. The gusseting was a way of strengthening the frame--structural engineering meets the art and science of frame-building. And according to Dave Moulton, executed by a master. The plot thickens.

I've found out a couple of interesting things regarding these TT's. According to Billato bikes, they built Greg Lemond's 1989 Bottecchia. Regarding the Pogliaghi, I'm still searching, accessing as many sources as possible. So far, nothing. I've had a couple of spoke wheels built, and it rides fine and light. But I've yet to really test it, and someday with those discs.

There are no markings of any kind on the bottom bracket or anywhere else on the frame, except the 'SP' on the for crown. Still checking for history. Any ideas?

I will ask some guys in Italy about the bike.

That San Marco would be perfect. I was told the original saddle is red. Makes sense. If it can't be found, that Regal would definitely finish it. In person, up close and in colour, you can't believe what you're seeing. I still can't. Thanks for the comment and the tip.