Originally Posted by CliffordK

Are those straight gauge spokes on a $120K bike?


Tires appear to be old sewups. Air them up and they may be just fine. Or replace for modern tubulars.



Many bikes/frames I've received for less than $100 shipping cost have come with damage.

For a $120K bike, the slightest scratch would be unacceptable. I'd expect wheels to be removed and shipped separately.

Then everything else needs to be bubble wrapped, then shipped in a huge box with lots of packing popcorn. I could imagine shipping the bike to arrive without any damage could be expensive. Plus, the insurance???



I think it looks nice. And, it makes me think the C40 and C50 frames were a step backward (although with a bit more classic lines).

But, unfortunately the bike isn't really configured to be ridden, putting in the category of display only. Maybe a bike shop will snag it. Is the gold plating deteriorating?

Do you think the seller would accept an offer of $1000?