Originally Posted by
Slial
Cons:
-it’s a repaint, albeit a good one I think
-it has some road rash in a couple of spots
-price seems a little high for entry level Campagnolo, but I could be wrong
-brake calipers and levers are not Campy
...Cinelli bikes get repainted all the time. The paint and chrome on them is ephemeral, like a lot of Italian bikes.
After I touched up mine in spots, I clear coated the entire thing (except the chrome) in 2 part urethane, because I want to ride it and now worry about it.
I have no idea what you mean by "entry level Campagnolo". That was more or less top of the line for Campy when that bike was made.
Brakes and levers are often changed out on 70's/ 80's bikes to take advantage of modern dual pivot calipers and more comfortable, ergonomic levers.
I've done the same myself on a couple of bikes, and plan on doing it on a 70's Colnago Super I'm in the process of putting back on the road. I'll use Campy levers, but remove the branding on dual pivot caliper brakes.
Originally Posted by
Slial
Agreed on the Cinelli. My reference to “entry level”
was on another bike that happens to be in Europe. Lovely original paint and components, 60s vintage. The entry level refers to the fact that some period correct components are likely considered to be inferior to the Campy stuff that came later (70s and beyond). Then my head starts swirling with deciding what’s best...said 60’s all original bike, 70’s fully restored Galmozzi, that Cinelli pictured above, among a few others. If I already had a couple of bikes it might be easier...but looking for a first makes choosing one over others more challenging!
...new people used to start threads like this all the time ten years ago. They tend to like the shopping experience. I have a cousin like this, and she drives me nuts. Can't buy anything without checking out every possible alternative option. There are a lot of fine bikes out there in the used marketplace. Some of them are bargains. Tire kickers never get to ride them. Sometimes, you just have to take the leap and see what happens. Chalk it up as how you learn.
Good luck.