Bottecchia with no serial and no idea what year
06-14-12, 09:38 PM
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Bottecchia with no serial and no idea what year
I have a Bottecchia racing bike and I'm really curious what it is and what it's worth. I've heard a lot of speculation on year and value (anywhere from 200 - 800 dollars). If anyone can ID the model, approximate year, and maybe an idea for what it is truly worth I would really appreciate it! Thanks! 
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06-15-12, 07:08 AM
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That's a nice looking bike. Probably dates from 88-92. More show than go on the parts and frame. On ebay with good presentation you could get $225 to $400. I would get rid of that seat - it really kills the overall look.
06-15-12, 07:45 AM
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Aelle tubing is good but nowhere near the top of the Columbus line-up.
Triomphe group was a lower-mid group in the Campagnolo lineup, probably circa 1985, maybe a little later. I'm sure the guys that can spot the differences between the first to the third iterations of the rear derailleur could pin it down closer.
So I think you'd be hard pressed to get $800 from the bike. Maybe $400 cleaned and paint issues "repaired" to the right buyer, but if I had to sell it quickly around my area, it would be more in the neighborhood of $250.
Triomphe group was a lower-mid group in the Campagnolo lineup, probably circa 1985, maybe a little later. I'm sure the guys that can spot the differences between the first to the third iterations of the rear derailleur could pin it down closer.
So I think you'd be hard pressed to get $800 from the bike. Maybe $400 cleaned and paint issues "repaired" to the right buyer, but if I had to sell it quickly around my area, it would be more in the neighborhood of $250.
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Welcome to the Bike Forums.
Have a look through How Old Is My Bike?, paying closest attention to Component Numbers. Apply what you learn there and you should be able to, pretty much, nail your bicycle's vintage.
Have a look through How Old Is My Bike?, paying closest attention to Component Numbers. Apply what you learn there and you should be able to, pretty much, nail your bicycle's vintage.
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