I am interested in understanding the potential value of my 1985 Zullo Criterium road bike. I don't see Zullo frames very often, but I understand that the maker, Tiziano Zullo, is highly regarded and still building frames (ZULLO BIKE - Bici da corsa su misura - Bike Factory - Made in ITALY).

I purchased the bike from a custom bike builder in Vail, Colorado in 1985. The bike has been rarely used since 1990, mostly sitting in storage. I recently had the bike serviced and got back on it for a few rides, and rediscovered what a great riding bike it was/is.

So here's the rub: The original Zullo front fork was damaged in 1986, and was replaced with a Benotto fork, matched to the frame by the original builder of the bike. Otherwise, the frame is straight and solid, with some wear and scratches to the paint. The replacement front fork has some flaking of the chrome finish.

My secondary question is: How much does the lack of the original front fork affect the bike's value? Should I attempt to find a Zullo fork? I think that will be difficult.



Here's some specs on the bike:

• Frame Size: Top Tube: 55 cm, Seat Tube: 56 cm
• Frame Description: Columbus SL tubing, aero fork blades chain and seat stays, Z engraved into brake bridge, top of seat stays, and fork crown. Cinelli bottom bracket shell , Special indentations into sides of top tube and down tube. Zullo logo engraved into headtube. Two sets of waterbottle bosses. Benotto front fork.
• Wheels: Mavic 700c presta valve rims laced to Shimano 600 alloy hubs with stainless steel spokes.
• Components: Full Shimano 600 group including: cranks, derailleurs, shifter, brakes and levers. Brake levers are Dia-Compe. I also have original Shimano 600 Levers.
• Saddle & Seatpost: Bernard Hinault racing saddle, Cinelli seat post