Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Real Colnago or not?

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chlorophyl
08-09-09, 10:11 AM
I got this bike this weekend but I'm not sure it's a real Colnago.
It looks like it has the original paint but the lugs seem so strange. No cloverleave...
It has a serial nr on the bracket "EH100293"

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/attaboy_2008/colnago_lugs.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/attaboy_2008/colnago_decal.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/attaboy_2008/colnago_serial.jpg

Any ideas?

unworthy1
08-09-09, 10:46 AM
Not a Colnago, maybe a Nishiki
how about shots of the dropouts and seatcluster?
chlorophyl
08-09-09, 11:36 AM
Seatpost:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/attaboy_2008/colnago_seatpost.jpg

Dropouts: can't read what's on it...
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/attaboy_2008/colnago_dropouts.jpg

Picchio Special
08-09-09, 11:46 AM
Definitely not a Colnago.
chlorophyl
08-09-09, 12:12 PM
You're right. It's a Nishiki.

Found this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25373440@N00/1510152656

Any idea what a Nishiki frame with Colnago decals is worth? :notamused:
Tigerprawn
08-09-09, 07:22 PM
If it's a Nishiki Superbe is still a nice bike! Not colnago nice... but still nice!
unworthy1
08-10-09, 12:28 AM
I don't think it's a Superbe model cause all that I've seen have that "shot-in" treatment of the seat stay tops (as shown in the pics of the red/white Superbe), and this example has (nice) fluted tops. It's probably a higher-end Nishiki (or related brand) but what model I don't know. If T-Mar happens along, he'll know what to make of the serial number.
I think the seatpost is too small, the lug-slot looks pinched.
chlorophyl
08-10-09, 04:30 PM
It has the same rear forks as a Superbe...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/attaboy_2008/IMG_4940.jpg