What is it worth? Colnago Mexico (modern components)
02-16-17, 06:35 PM
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What is it worth? Colnago Mexico (modern components)
The frame is a restored late 70s/early 80s Colagno Mexico (approx 58cm) with a Shimano Ultegra 10-speed compact groupset, Ultegra wheels, Tange straight steerer fork, and Chris King headset. I purchased the frame restored and built it up with takeoffs and spares from other bikes. It's really fun to ride, but I'm spending more time on my gravel bike these days so I think I want to sell it. Opinions on the price range? Thanks in advance.
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02-17-17, 06:09 PM
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Advice is always passed that you get better prices parting bikes out but I think that is definitely true in the case. I would think most people shopping for a Mexico don't want modern parts on it. Aftermarket fork diminishes value as well. Was the frame cold set to 130 mm or is it still 126 mm? 130 mm spacing might also detract from value for some. You'll definitely want to know for sure before you sell it.
I would think $900-1000 complete bike. About $450 - $500 for frame/fork.
I would think $900-1000 complete bike. About $450 - $500 for frame/fork.
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02-20-17, 03:24 PM
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Appreciate the thoughts. The frame was cold set to 130mm before I acquired it as a frame only. It is certainly a "bastard," but it's a FUN bastard to ride.
02-20-17, 07:56 PM
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Cold setting a Mexico would be something I would steer clear of, but that is a personal bias.
Best value I think would be selling a la carte.
Best value I think would be selling a la carte.
02-20-17, 08:57 PM
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Too bad about the fork.
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The front fork hurts the value of the frame. Any buyer will be concerned as to why the fork needed replacement. SF is a high dollar town but I don't think this bike is worth $1k with a replacement fork.
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One should be able to find a replacement fork on E-Bay for $200 to $300. So, you can subtract that from the selling price. Many were plain chrome, although early bikes might have painted forks with chrome crowns.
Carefully inspect the top tube and downtube just behind the lugs for bends and paint cracks. Feel with your fingers?
Can you get a better photos of:
- Lower Headtube Lug Cutout
- Bottom of the Bottom Bracket
- Inside of the chainstays near tires.
- Top of the seatstays where they attach to the seatstay caps.
02-21-17, 02:42 PM
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Appreciate the additional thoughts. I gave the frame a thorough inspection (where I could) for cracks, bends, and any deforming in the tubing before purchasing. It was/is very clean. More pics coming this weekend.
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One of the reasons I suggested additional photos was that there are a lot of counterfeit Colnago frames out there. And we already have determined the fork wasn't a real Colnago fork.
So, the headtube lugs, bottom bracket, and seatstay caps should have clover cutouts, or should be representative in shape of Colnago designs.
The chainstays will tell you if it is a Mexico (no dimples), or the more common Super (dimples/indents for clearance).
02-27-17, 11:40 AM
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I didn't get a chance to snap pics this weekend. I did some research when I purchased the frame and it seems to have all of the typical designs for a Colnago of that era (clover cutout on bottom bracket, clover cutout on some of the lugs, dropouts, and rear wheel position).
I purchased the frame without a fork, knowing that I would need to find one. I was planning to use this for a while as a modernized retro bike, hence the chrome straight steerer fork.
I purchased the frame without a fork, knowing that I would need to find one. I was planning to use this for a while as a modernized retro bike, hence the chrome straight steerer fork.
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