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Historic Pro Bike: Andy Hampsten's 1988 7-Eleven Huffy Giro d'Italia

  • Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) conquered the Gavia and the Giro d'Italia on this machine in 1988.

    Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) conquered the Gavia and the Giro d'Italia on this machine in 1988.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • True Temper was once the 'must have' tubing for steel bikes.

    True Temper was once the 'must have' tubing for steel bikes.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The 1" straight head tube looks tiny in comparison to today's massive tapered front ends.

    The 1" straight head tube looks tiny in comparison to today's massive tapered front ends.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Housing stops like these used to require stepped-down ferrules.

    Housing stops like these used to require stepped-down ferrules.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Andy Hampsten's (7-Eleven) brake levers sport team-only graphics.

    Andy Hampsten's (7-Eleven) brake levers sport team-only graphics.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Note to the keen-eyed: that race number is laminated, not printed.

    Note to the keen-eyed: that race number is laminated, not printed.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Radial front lacing was generally only used for time trial wheels back in the day.

    Radial front lacing was generally only used for time trial wheels back in the day.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Framebuilders would typically use very slender seat stays in 1988 and interestingly enough, the practice has returned in more recent years.

    Framebuilders would typically use very slender seat stays in 1988 and interestingly enough, the practice has returned in more recent years.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) pounded these aluminum box-section tubulars over the Gavia pass in 1988.

    Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) pounded these aluminum box-section tubulars over the Gavia pass in 1988.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A Cinelli Volare SLX saddle sits atop a Shimano Dura-Ace seatpost.

    A Cinelli Volare SLX saddle sits atop a Shimano Dura-Ace seatpost.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • These Campagnolo seat binders were once as good as gold.

    These Campagnolo seat binders were once as good as gold.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Integrated, schmintegrated - a good, old-fashioned telescoping seatpost resides in Andy Hampsten's (7-Eleven) old Huffy.

    Integrated, schmintegrated - a good, old-fashioned telescoping seatpost resides in Andy Hampsten's (7-Eleven) old Huffy.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cinelli's XA stem was among the most sought-after in its day.

    Cinelli's XA stem was among the most sought-after in its day.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The old Avocet sensors mounted down by the fork tip. Missing is the original magnet ring, though.

    The old Avocet sensors mounted down by the fork tip. Missing is the original magnet ring, though.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) preferred more stable handling back in his racing days and still continues with those preferences today.

    Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) preferred more stable handling back in his racing days and still continues with those preferences today.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Horizontal dropouts feature built-in fine adjustment screws.

    Horizontal dropouts feature built-in fine adjustment screws.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) used a deep-drop Cinelli handlebar back in the day.

    Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) used a deep-drop Cinelli handlebar back in the day.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A Shimano Dura-Ace cup-and-cone bottom bracket resides in the lugged shell. Note the separately brazed chain stay bridge, too.

    A Shimano Dura-Ace cup-and-cone bottom bracket resides in the lugged shell. Note the separately brazed chain stay bridge, too.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This Shimano Dura-Ace single-pivot brake caliper is over twenty years old but the high-polish aluminum look would still fare well today.

    This Shimano Dura-Ace single-pivot brake caliper is over twenty years old but the high-polish aluminum look would still fare well today.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Soldered cable tips present a more nicely finished appearance than end caps.

    Soldered cable tips present a more nicely finished appearance than end caps.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Andy Hampsten's (7-Eleven) custom-built 'Huffy' wear a seven-speed cassette today but wore a prototype eight-speed one during the '88 Giro.

    Andy Hampsten's (7-Eleven) custom-built 'Huffy' wear a seven-speed cassette today but wore a prototype eight-speed one during the '88 Giro.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This SRAM chain is one of the only major standouts from what is otherwise a well restored vintage rig.

    This SRAM chain is one of the only major standouts from what is otherwise a well restored vintage rig.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The slim (by modern standards) chain stays gracefully taper from end to end.

    The slim (by modern standards) chain stays gracefully taper from end to end.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Avocet computers were in their heyday during the height of Andy Hampsten's (7-Eleven) career.

    Avocet computers were in their heyday during the height of Andy Hampsten's (7-Eleven) career.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Shimano's Dura-Ace crankarms once wore a spartan, blocky form.

    Shimano's Dura-Ace crankarms once wore a spartan, blocky form.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The frame decals have dried and cracked after years in the arid Colorado climate.

    The frame decals have dried and cracked after years in the arid Colorado climate.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Just a hint of rust marks the chromed cage of this Shimano Dura-Ace front derailleur.

    Just a hint of rust marks the chromed cage of this Shimano Dura-Ace front derailleur.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Many still miss the days of classic-looking polished aluminum components.

    Many still miss the days of classic-looking polished aluminum components.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) may not have been the champion of France on these tires but he was certainly the champion of Italy.

    Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven) may not have been the champion of France on these tires but he was certainly the champion of Italy.

    Photo credit © James Huang