I am lucky to have raced on some of these bikes from the mid 80s well into the 90s. Too bad, I had to grow up and get a job so I stopped. Plus, I was just finishing with the pack. I have folded a couple of classic bikes during that time still, I think the most beautiful ones are the ones from the early to mid 90s. I lusted after a Motta and a 3 Rensho, but want my Gios Torino back (Folded that one). Back then, racing frames and component were sold separately, always. There is no period correct if you ask me. Campagnolo Super Record, and nothing else (I raced on Suntour and liked it). After the early 90s. its Dura Ace still, never purchased a compete bike.

I have a Colnago and a Casati hanging in the garage. I kept saying I would finish them and hang it on the wall in my office but we all know how that goes. My Casati is complete like the day I won my first race on it as a jr with the exception of the wheels. I just gotta hang it. Its not for riding much anymore.


My suggestion is to buy the one that's the prettiest to you. They are pretty much the same in terms of riding (Italian anyway). If resale is important, them buy the big name frames like Colnago, Masi and such.