Huffy Slawta Land Shark 7-Eleven Andy Hampsten Giro d’Italia Win 1988 team bike

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Price

£3,299.00

Bike brand: Huffy

Description

This is a rare HUFFY 7-ELEVEN team bike from 1988, custom built to match Andy Hampsten's specifications for the Giro d'Italia, which he won. The frameset was built by John Slawta and is a Land Shark, just like Andy's, unlike the rest of the team bikes which were Serotta. There are noticeable differences between this frame and the regular team frames, such as internal rear brake cabling, different lugs, and rear dropout adjusters that did not snap (unlike the rest of the team bikes, which is why Andy had them custom made).

This bike has been lovingly refurbished with all the parts that Andy would have had on his 1988 Giro winning bike, famously ridden over the Gavia in a snowstorm. Where possible, the parts are NOS (New Old Stock) for authenticity. In terms of rarity, this bike is as rare as they come. There is only one on public display at University Cycles in Boulder, CO, which was given to them by Andy. He may have another one, but the rest of the team bikes were Serotta, and even Andy rode the other ones for the rest of the season. This makes the Giro winning bike quite unique.

If you buy it now, you will also receive a team jersey from 1988 (see last photo).

Specifications:

Frameset and fork: Handbuilt by John Slawta - Land Shark in HUFFY 7-ELEVEN team colours - Tange Prestige Steel (Refurbished) with number plate holder on top tube.

Handle bars: Cinelli Campione del Mondo 66 42cm NOS

Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace 7401 NOS

Brake cables: Shimano Dura-Ace NOS

Handlebar tape: Cinelli Unica NOS with Cinelli chrome end caps NOS (extremely rare tape)

Stem: Cinelli AX team edition 130mm NOS (this is a rare version with Cinelli pantography)

Headset: Shimano Dura-Ace 7400 NOS

Seatpost: Shimano Dura-Ace 7400 fluted (super rare)

Seatpin: Custom

Saddle: Cinelli Volare SLX

Downtube shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace 7400 NOS

Bottom bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace

velo2velo additional research

The Huffy Slawta Land Shark 7-Eleven Andy Hampsten Giro d’Italia Win 1988 team bike is a highly sought-after vintage bicycle that was used by the 7-Eleven team during the 1988 Giro d’Italia. This bike features a sleek and aerodynamic design, with a lightweight aluminum frame and carbon fiber components. It is equipped with top-of-the-line Shimano Dura-Ace components and Campagnolo Super Record brakes, making it a high-performance racing bike. The bike is also known for its iconic red, white, and blue color scheme, representing the American 7-Eleven team.

In 1988, American cyclist Andy Hampsten made history by becoming the first non-European to win the Giro d’Italia, and he did it on the Huffy Slawta Land Shark 7-Eleven team bike. This bike is known for its exceptional handling and speed, which helped Hampsten conquer the challenging mountain stages of the Giro d’Italia. The bike’s success in the race solidified its reputation as a top-performing racing bike and cemented its place in cycling history. Today, the Huffy Slawta Land Shark 7-Eleven Andy Hampsten Giro d’Italia Win 1988 team bike is a highly coveted collector’s item for cycling enthusiasts.