Hello everyone,

I ran into a guy on CL who is selling a Basso. The bike is 56cm with no mention of a model. It does come assembled with the components, but they are not original parts (some Campy, Shimano, etc.). However, I can see that he has campy shifters. He is looking to move this bike quick and wants $300 for it.

First off, I ride a 54cm, do Bosso's tend to run small/large or true to size?
Second, this bike obviously needs a tear down to be cleaned and returning back to its original parts couldn't hurt either, but I'm not sure on the $300 price tag. Thoughts?

He is talking about a trade for "a road bike more practical for the weather and low on maintenance" which I may look into as I have some road bikes in my stable that may fit the bill, but I'm not 100% enthused about his Basso. Mainly, because I don't know much about these Italian beauties.