Classic & Vintage - Help with 20dollar Campy equiped Specialized Allez

3rensho, no I am not subliminally fishing, the original post was supposed to be pictures and it did not come out, it was an edit.

What?

Sorry, I bought a Specialized Allez. It is probably from the mid 80's. The decal on the reads, Allez and specialized is very small lettering. It has Campy record hubs laced to Mavic G-40 rims. Nuovo Record rear derailer, Specialized cranks, Campy BB, Campy GS brakes. No indication of tubing or decal. Can anyone tell me more about this bike? I bought it for 20bucks at a resale shop. It has been like friggin christmas over here for a few day's. What a deal, mint condition.

When you say resale shop do you pawnshop or consignment store?

A guy in my neighborhood buys items at garage and estate sales, and re-sells them at his store next to his house. I ride past his storefront on my way to work. His specialty is old jukeboxes, but he always has something new out every day.

First give us the location of this guy's store. :)

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I'm crying right now.

Anyone know where to find Specialized info? Like I said, the bike does not say Specialized anywhere, just Allez, and their S symbol. Very nice red paint. Also has a decal designed by Tom Jeeson???? I think that is the spelling, but it is in cursive.

Also has a decal designed by Tom Jeeson???? That would be Tim Neenan. He designed the Expedition and Sequoia as well and built bikes under the name Lighthouse Cycles for awhile too. I think he is now a chef ...

Bob

That is good info.

Rumor has it that some of the very first Allez were contract-built for Specialized by 3Rensho in Japan...could yours be one of these? Or is it a myth? Whatever: given the Campy stuff hung on it, it's either a super bargain or a freakin'-super bargain...I'd guess it's Ishiwata tubing, maybe 019.

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Wowwwwww......

East Hill

Like I said, the bike does not say Specialized anywhere, just Allez, and their S symbol. So, ...um... is your first attachment a shot of some other bike? Or does the word "SPECIALIZED" only show up on my magic monitor?

I'd be lucky to get that stem for $20. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go kick my $175 Centurion Sport DLX now...

>> Rumor has it that some of the very first Allez were contract-built for Specialized by 3Rensho in Japan

In fact, this is exactly what your bike looks like... check it out here (http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/Randy+Dugan/allez/).

Reminds me of the Allez that Marcus Sommers from the infamous Shaversport Racing team used to ride.
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Pics would be nice :D

if he got a 'rensho' for $20, I'm finding a new hobby.

I hope this helps, and what would be a good estimation of the market value, looks like a 3Rensho.

*I feel light headed......*

Wowwwwww......

East Hill

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East Hill

"I cannot see! I am blinded by such beauty! :D (Gomez Adams)

if he got a 'rensho' for $20, I'm finding a new hobby.

You apparently need a new hobby. I don't feel well myself... .

I hope this helps, and what would be a good estimation of the market value, looks like a 3Rensho.

Can you post a photo of the full bike with wheels?

Given the rarity of a 3Rensho crafted Specialized Allez, I bet that you could get a fair bit of money on eBay. Yours is in fantastic condition and with the right set of photos and the right description, I bet that it could go north of 1000$USD.

You've made out like a bandit but don't tell the guy from whom you bought it, that would just be cruel ;) The funny thing is, that if he sold it to you for only 20$, I wonder what he paid for it? Maybe 10 bucks or so?

.....easily over a grand. 3Rensho track frames in good condition alone can fetch over a thousand.

(it would make me sad but) parting it out might make more money. That said, I'd ride it ;)

I've got to stop coming to this forum. It's too depressing, especially after spending the day going around to garage sales and finding NOTHING!

(Oh, congrats on the sweet find. I'm just jealous.)

I give up, on life in general. in the words of bill murry "Jesus Holy F@#$!"

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Wow, it is coming along swimmingly. Have you been able to take it for a spin yet? Nice.

lookin good!!!!!!!!!

Wow! That thing is pretty!

Wow indeed.

What's that headset?

Wow indeed.

What's that headset?

looks like a ye old CK to me!

What's that headset?

It looks like a mid-80's Specialized headset. The crankset is Specialized too.

By the way, the outer chainring should be rotated so that the pin fits behind the crank arm. It's there to prevent the chain from getting jammed if it gets derailed to the outside.

I am waiting for a new rear wheel, just got the B-17n. I should be ready to roll soon.

I'm glad it's not my size. Otherwise, I might be jealous. :D

What size? If it fits I'll double...no I'll triple your investment and offer you $60. The early Specialized frames were pretty nice. With the campy you will be able to restore it and have a real classic. Lugged?

Damn...I got to the pics...you are one lucky person...that is a fine bike.

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East Hill
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Brew
Sorry East Hill, you said it best.

Yes, it's official. I hate you.

Definitely an early one, +1 for American Flyers.

I backed out of an auction for one a couple months back, and here you go finding one for $20. Man!

Were all the 3rensho built Allezs painted red?

Were all the 3rensho built Allezs painted red?

Yes.

Very nice bike, but definitely not a $1000 bike.

I have yet to see anything that documents this bike as a 3Rensho, she may not be worth a grand but I finished the project and she looks like a million to me. Pictures will be posted Thursday, my camera is out of town.

I'm pretty sure that's a 3Rensho. The really long, narrow lugs are very distinctive, Shimano dropouts are correct, Tim Neeman decal is right. Does it have the offset fork crown (centerline of fork ahead of center line of head tube)? I'd bet cash money that's a 3Rensho-built Allez.

Yes, it is offset, and it appears that entire fork is chrome ( she has a few spots where the paint has flaked off).:)

That, my friend, is a verifiable 3Rensho built Allez. You are one lucky person. That definitely qualifies for deal of the century - though we're pretty early in the century. It's really a beautiful bike. Another tip-off is that the red paint seems just a little darker and richer than some of the later red Allez's - but that can be hard to distinguish from photos.

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Jesus of ****ing Christland! How tall are you?!

6'6" Nice bike, but it is a 58