Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 1994 Basso Loto
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hothits
06-09-09, 01:50 PM
My local LBS is selling a 1994 Basso Loto Chorus. This bike has never been ridden. It looks like it! I was looking for an entry level roadbike, actually I was looking at the Fuji Roubaix and I saw the Basso as I was walking out. It is rather large. Its has a size 62 frame. It has all Campy parts. The salesmen says it will probably need new tires because it a 15 year old bike that's never been ridden. Bikepedia says the MSRP is about $2400. Its going for $1600. Its silver and green. Great looking bike. What do you think? It is a bargain?
Ex Pres
06-09-09, 03:42 PM
First question, you mention it's large. Does it fit you? It may or may not be a bargain, but if it doesn't fit you does it really matter?
The Loto is definitely a cool bike. That price sounds really high, though. I could not get any takers in trying to sell my late 80s Loto frame for $300 a few months ago. Can you provide more detail on the condition?
hothits
06-09-09, 05:16 PM
Yes.
Its not just the frame. The whole bike is in excellant condition. The owner of the shop said the owner of the bike is a collector, he never rode the bike. I guess he was downsizing his collection. But the bike looks great. It is in mint condition. It looks like its "new". Except it looks like the break pads and tires make have dried out.
Components
Component Group Campagnolo Chorus Ergo
Brakeset- Camapagnolo Chorus brakes, levers
Shift Levers- Campagnolo Chorus Ergo
Front/Reat Derailleur - Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset Campagnolo Chorus, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
BB Shell Width
Rear Cogs 8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth
Chain Campagnolo Chorus
Seatpost Campagnolo Chorus
Saddle San Marco Strada, titanium rails
hothits
06-09-09, 05:22 PM
I have a 32-inch inseam. So there is zero clearance between my body and the cross tube. I can feel the cross tube. I know it is too big but the bike is beautiful!