1981 Bianchi - Help with value
07-21-11, 09:08 PM
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1981 Bianchi - Help with value
Can anyone give me a estimated value on this, Thanks!
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07-22-11, 11:24 AM
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The Brifters are a later add-on so I would value as a rider at $300 if cleaned and ready to ride. Should be a really nice bike.
07-22-11, 02:50 PM
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cleaned up tuned up... with new tires, tubes, bar tape... I could probably get $350 for that in my market. I love the crome lugs. What are the wheels? What is your plan for this bike?
07-22-11, 04:10 PM
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I intend to sell it. I found it in my father inlaws garage. It's too big for me. I'm puting it on craigslist or ebay, just wasn't sure what to ask for it. Thanks for the input!
07-22-11, 05:06 PM
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+1 To below. You could find a buyer with imagination, who will see the value of the Campy brifters, etc. Most buyers don't have imagination, but you only need one for C/L and two for ebay (to bid it up). Good luck!
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07-22-11, 05:21 PM
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Overhauled I think that bike would go for more than the numbers quoted so far.
Beautiful old Bianchi (whatever model it is) sporting "modern" Campy Ergo shifters, I've seen people go nuts for less.
As is I wouldn't be surprised if it came close anyway ($250+).
Beautiful old Bianchi (whatever model it is) sporting "modern" Campy Ergo shifters, I've seen people go nuts for less.
As is I wouldn't be surprised if it came close anyway ($250+).
07-22-11, 07:07 PM
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wasn't this in another thread? that is a '81 Super Leggera frame that made from Columbus SL. with a bit of cleaing and some cleaver posting you may get a bit more that $350 to 400
it should have a complete overhaul before riding but a good cleaning (dare I say at the carwash, but use extreme caution around the decals) if you hjave access to a hose some simple and a longish bristle brush, I use a bottle brush, will get alot of the dirt off and make it look more presentable.
it should have a complete overhaul before riding but a good cleaning (dare I say at the carwash, but use extreme caution around the decals) if you hjave access to a hose some simple and a longish bristle brush, I use a bottle brush, will get alot of the dirt off and make it look more presentable.
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07-22-11, 07:10 PM
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This is a top of the line 1981 Super Leggera. I would expect it to be worth at least $500. These smaller frames are hard to come by, and also have limited audience. eBay is probably the right choice. The shifters and brakes look lower end, Veloce or Mirage. Otherwise, looks really nice once cleaned up.
07-23-11, 12:24 PM
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But it is not a complete Super Leggera all the components have been change to an arguably lower grade but newer group
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