80s Bianchi Road Frame & Fork: Value
03-30-14, 01:32 PM
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80s Bianchi Road Frame & Fork: Value
I'm looking for opinions on a Bianchi frame/fork combo I came across at my LBS today. It appears to be a mid-80s Sport SX -- although I stand to be corrected, of course. There is apparent surface rust on some areas, particularly around the BB (not surprisingly). The head tube crest is all but stripped off. There are a few paint nicks, but nothing serious. No dents or bends in the tubing, far as I can see.
The shop is asking $195 (CND) in a market that, from what I can tell, isn't that hot.
I welcome any and all feedback/thoughts on the condition of the frame, value, etc. Thanks!
The shop is asking $195 (CND) in a market that, from what I can tell, isn't that hot.
I welcome any and all feedback/thoughts on the condition of the frame, value, etc. Thanks!
03-30-14, 02:20 PM
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Run, don't walk away from this frame, and maybe that LBS as well. It wouldn't be worth that much if it was NOS. Shops have overhead. Find a complete bike for your money.
03-30-14, 06:53 PM
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I agree that seems a bit rough. One would think a shop would at least try and clean it up a little.
I think that may have started life as '86ish Limited, Sport SXs were not Columbus tubed.
I think that may have started life as '86ish Limited, Sport SXs were not Columbus tubed.
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03-30-14, 06:59 PM
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Its kinda rough. I've seen that bike fully built up in Toronto, which is an expensive market, for $400-$450. And they were in much better shape.
03-30-14, 08:55 PM
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Wow what a rip off. Is this a bike shop or a pawn shop? This is the sort of nonsense I'd expect to see at a pawn shop. A bike shop should at least clean the darn thing, not to mention ask a sane price. How much do you want to bet that stem is stuck? That's what I think when I see a bare frameset with either a stem or seatpost still in it.
Given the rough condition and level of this frame, $75 would be the absolute top for me. $50 sounds better.
Given the rough condition and level of this frame, $75 would be the absolute top for me. $50 sounds better.
03-30-14, 09:54 PM
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If you are looking for Bianchi frame and don't mind Japanese tubing - PM me. I am undecided if I want to sell it or not (not clear yet if market will be as hot this year as it was last) but we can talk. Mine is about same size or a bit smaller though but in way better shape (excellent, close to mint I'd say).
03-31-14, 07:05 AM
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I am undecided because I can built it as another bike for missus or swap parts from my friend's Bianchi who's frame is a tad big for him. I am not going to use it myself because I replaced it with Nishiki Superbe.
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