Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Bianchi Celeste 91' Trofeo? Quattro?

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I'm looking for an appraisal on this bike. How much is it worth?

Specs:

Frame: Double-butted Cro-moly, Columbus Tubing, Celeste, 58CM
Components: Suntour Qauttro/Modolo Brakes, 7 Spd, Downtube Shifters
Cranks: Quattro--marked Ofmega on the back, 170MM CA
Rims: R. wheel 36 Mavic Open CD 4 w/ Joytech 93C hub
F. wheel: Ambrosio 19 lite(Stock I believe)
Seat: Bianchi Celeste Color
Bars: IMT Mod. Modiali
Decal: Tubi Speciali Ronfati, Accacio
Fork: Marked foderi on the fork
Pedals: Look PP156, probably aftermarket I'm guessing

SN: 1E-0008

Thanks in advance!

No help? Did I do something? :/

Non matching wheels, not high end enough of a frame to be really collectible, and not Campy equipped. I'd say $250-$300 in my area. The pics don't really show off this bike very well.

http://i3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/115/052/339/lwBV2uuS4L8zfAF.jpg

No help? Did I do something? :/

Yes, you did. You failed to post a pic of the gear side of the bike.

The bike is setup real bad. On top of what Bill said, the seats out od wack, the bars aren't adjusted correctly, it has no brake hoods nad Suntour/Ofmega components.

In that condition its a $150-175 in the Tamap market. Ready to go w/ good pics etc I'd say $250-275 on a good day with lots of sunshine.

Jim

Yes, you did. You failed to post a pic of the gear side of the bike.

The bike is setup real bad. On top of what Bill said, the seats out od wack, the bars aren't adjusted correctly, it has no brake hoods nad Suntour/Ofmega components.

In that condition its a $150-175 in the Tamap market. Ready to go w/ good pics etc I'd say $250-275 on a good day with lots of sunshine.

Jim

*Updated Pics* I hope I redeemed myself

And Suntour components. I'm a SunTour enthusiast myself. I'd think there is a person out there who loves italian bikes and suntour componetry? How much would they spend?

Thanks again for your input. It's priceless!

Figure same as any Centurion, Fuji, Panasonic, then add $50-$75 for that color green.

*Updated Pics* I hope I redeemed myself

Are you buying or selling?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3798914678_bfab65b2a2_b.jpg

My assesment hasnt changed and perhaps has been downgraded.

Wrapping the hoods with bar tape isnt an accpetable solution for a lack of brake hoods. On top of what I previously stated, both brake cables are too short which explains why the stem is jammed all the way in.

My assesment hasnt changed and perhaps has been downgraded.

Wrapping the hoods with bar tape isnt an accpetable solution for a lack of brake hoods. On top of what I previously stated, both brake cables are too short which explains why the stem is jammed all the way in.

Ahem. The stem is low because I was test riding it, and I ride a smaller frame.


CB400Bill: I'm *selling*

I saw them in the day they rolled out. Lots of rich (drug-dealers) people bought them. They were soooooo cool! And they rode them for a couple of days. People stared at them (could it be the color?). Then they were parked in living-rooms across America - and never moved again.

So if you like these, and they are great bikes, bite on the price. You're really buying a decoration.

Ahem. The stem is low because I was test riding it, and I ride a smaller frame.


CB400Bill: I'm *selling*

$5 bux say you cant raise the stem to the max line without messing up the front brake.

He's asking $600.

Hello did you buy that Campione De Italia? it looks really clean that Suntour Quattro was pretty nice. the customers I sold them too all loved those bikes

He's asking $600.

Sometimes I wonder why we bother.

Sometimes I wonder why we bother.

Here's his advert.

http://www.ioffer.com/i/115052339?buyer_view=true

Sometimes I wonder why we bother.

Well I know I appreciate you guys efforts. Unfortunately everyone does not. The question is why do they bother when the input they receive is not valued at all.

Jake

woah there. I value the feedback very much, and I think the appraisal is spot on give 50 dollars or so. I just happen to think there's someone out there willing to pay more, that's all. I don't price my bikes to sell, I price them for that one person who really wants it

It would sell better at that price with matching wheels, new tires, real hoods, and brake cables cut to the proper length. Just sayin'.

+1 Tires and wheels do not even match. That price is insane. To get top dollar (and the price is well in excess of top dollar), the bike should be perfectly detailed.

But you have the right to ask whatever you want, and if you get it, great!