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11-21-07, 03:57 PM
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Help Me!
Last year I bought a Rossin right before I left AZ for MI. It was pretty rough, but barely used. Six months later I've bought more bikes and something has to go, so I get to work on the Rossin.
Here's my problem. I've finished it (apart from some new skinwall tires), and I think I like it too much to sell. I haven't taken it for any long rides yet, but it seems awfully nice in the short 'round the block' spins. Caterham has pointed out that they are very nice bikes, if not an 'unforgettable' ride.
So what to do? Send it to the bay in the Spring? Rossin's do not go for top dollar, it seems. Keep it and ? I have my De Rosa here in AZ, and a couple of nice bikes back in MI.
What do all of you think?
Here are the pictures:
Here's my problem. I've finished it (apart from some new skinwall tires), and I think I like it too much to sell. I haven't taken it for any long rides yet, but it seems awfully nice in the short 'round the block' spins. Caterham has pointed out that they are very nice bikes, if not an 'unforgettable' ride.
So what to do? Send it to the bay in the Spring? Rossin's do not go for top dollar, it seems. Keep it and ? I have my De Rosa here in AZ, and a couple of nice bikes back in MI.
What do all of you think?
Here are the pictures:
11-21-07, 04:03 PM
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Hey, if I knew what to tell you I wouldn't have 4 bikes in my bedroom, 6 in the living room, and 5 in the "dining" room. 
Honestly, that is a beautiful bike and I doubt I'd be able to part with it either.
Honestly, that is a beautiful bike and I doubt I'd be able to part with it either.
11-21-07, 04:27 PM
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I wouldn't part with it. It's beautiful, the pantoed parts and all... I vote keep it. It's everything I want my Faggin to be, but isn't. I might change the pedal for campy SL, but that's about it.
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11-21-07, 04:29 PM
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First thing I would do is shorten those brake cable housings.
Hard to say on selling it. Bikes like that are tough, because they do ride great, and usually get ridden more than rarer bikes in the stable. But they don't have the total coolness factor that makes you want to keep it even if you don't need it. Usually something new will show up down the line that you want and then it will be easy to let this one go.
FWIW, it's looks like a great size (54cm?) and I think would actually do pretty well on ebay.
Hard to say on selling it. Bikes like that are tough, because they do ride great, and usually get ridden more than rarer bikes in the stable. But they don't have the total coolness factor that makes you want to keep it even if you don't need it. Usually something new will show up down the line that you want and then it will be easy to let this one go.
FWIW, it's looks like a great size (54cm?) and I think would actually do pretty well on ebay.
11-21-07, 04:32 PM
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it sucks...but you know you're gonna make more if you break it up...
11-21-07, 04:54 PM
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GAAWD what a beautiful bike
You best keep that baby, I dont care if Rossins' go for top dollar or not. That bike is gorgeous
You best keep that baby, I dont care if Rossins' go for top dollar or not. That bike is gorgeous
11-21-07, 05:04 PM
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First thing I would do is shorten those brake cable housings.
Hard to say on selling it. Bikes like that are tough, because they do ride great, and usually get ridden more than rarer bikes in the stable. But they don't have the total coolness factor that makes you want to keep it even if you don't need it. Usually something new will show up down the line that you want and then it will be easy to let this one go.
FWIW, it's looks like a great size (54cm?) and I think would actually do pretty well on ebay.
Hard to say on selling it. Bikes like that are tough, because they do ride great, and usually get ridden more than rarer bikes in the stable. But they don't have the total coolness factor that makes you want to keep it even if you don't need it. Usually something new will show up down the line that you want and then it will be easy to let this one go.
FWIW, it's looks like a great size (54cm?) and I think would actually do pretty well on ebay.
Yes it is a 54cm.
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I might change the pedal for campy SL, but that's about it.
11-21-07, 06:01 PM
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First thing I would do is shorten those brake cable housings.
Hard to say on selling it. Bikes like that are tough, because they do ride great, and usually get ridden more than rarer bikes in the stable. But they don't have the total coolness factor that makes you want to keep it even if you don't need it. Usually something new will show up down the line that you want and then it will be easy to let this one go.
FWIW, it's looks like a great size (54cm?) and I think would actually do pretty well on ebay.
Hard to say on selling it. Bikes like that are tough, because they do ride great, and usually get ridden more than rarer bikes in the stable. But they don't have the total coolness factor that makes you want to keep it even if you don't need it. Usually something new will show up down the line that you want and then it will be easy to let this one go.
FWIW, it's looks like a great size (54cm?) and I think would actually do pretty well on ebay.
Then I'd ride the ell out of it.
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Aside from the defect length brake housings, I'd keep the look.
Yes, you must sell it.....to me.
Yes, you must sell it.....to me.
11-21-07, 11:21 PM
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of course, you also need:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Campagno...QQcmdZViewItem
before you can call it complete, no?
https://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Campagno...QQcmdZViewItem
before you can call it complete, no?
11-22-07, 12:00 AM
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of course, you also need:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Campagno...QQcmdZViewItem
before you can call it complete, no?
https://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Campagno...QQcmdZViewItem
before you can call it complete, no?
I ride all my bikes, that's too much $$ for friction shifters.
I'm not one of those OCP guys, or whatever you call them.
11-22-07, 12:16 AM
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Yeah, the housings are a bit long, but I've found it easier to shorten them than lengthen them, and I just wanted to take it for a ride for now. I have a set of original Campy cables, but thought the White would look better than the Campy Grey.
Yes it is a 54cm.
Those are some Shimano 600s I had laying around. I'll probably put some Dura Ace pedals on it, those are my favorites., unless someone has some Campy SL or SRs they aren't using
Yes it is a 54cm.
Those are some Shimano 600s I had laying around. I'll probably put some Dura Ace pedals on it, those are my favorites., unless someone has some Campy SL or SRs they aren't using
Hey, Old Fat! Really nice bike, I would be having trouble, too!
Put on come C-record platform pedals, you'll like them!
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11-22-07, 01:00 AM
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Gee if it was my size I'd take it off your hands in a heartbeat (for the right price of course )
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NICE!!! I know that I couldn't sell it. MI in the summer, PHX in the winter, perhaps you could re-locate to another State in the fall and have the Rossin there.
11-22-07, 08:31 AM
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.I'm voting with the 'keep it' crowd. I think you've got a crowd pleaser there.
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11-22-07, 08:38 AM
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Phoenix in the Summer is NO place for bike riding, lol. I tried on several occasions while I was there. Felt like riding into an open oven set on 350*. Winter might be okay, on the other hand,,,,BD
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11-23-07, 06:06 PM
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Here's the bike it is replacing, if I can bear to sell it!
https://picasaweb.google.com/A2UsedBikes/Guerciotti
https://picasaweb.google.com/A2UsedBikes/Guerciotti
11-23-07, 06:46 PM
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OFG, I wouldn't have to think twice about selling the Guerciotti in order to justify the Rossin.
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