going to look at a Guerciotti
12-04-13, 10:13 PM
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going to look at a Guerciotti
hey guys, i'm going to look at a late 70s to mid 80s Guerciotti in a couple days and wanted to ask for some sage advice. the guy who is selling says its has all original components in working order(campy/suntour), serial number 137279, decals are stripped, has some paint fade and chips(its dark red and silver/alum) but no dents or dings, normal wear and tear, needs cleaning and polishing...i was going to take a bunch of pics, but is there anything i should be focusing on when i go check it out.. how much is it worth?
thanks so much for any input
Andrew R
thanks so much for any input
Andrew R
12-05-13, 01:46 AM
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You mentioned "Aluminum" in your description, is it an Aluminum Guerciotti or is is steel? In addition to steel bikes, Guerciotti sold aluminum and CF framed models in the 80's made for them by Alan and they of course have totally different things to watch out for compared to steel Guerciottis.
12-05-13, 08:11 AM
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That would be aluminum and made by Alan..
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thanks germany_chris...so if the frame/forks are straight and without ding but components are mixed up and not original. would u guys think it might be worth picking up for 250-300$ and hunting down original parts or make it an everyday ride. (i try not to ride my soma rush all the time here in new orleans, the roads are awful)...thanks again
12-05-13, 08:32 AM
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I wouldn't pay that but its not my thing either, let some of the smart folks chime in.
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Now that we have established that its an aluminum frame. What should I be looking for. Cracks in stressed areas??Headtube to top and down.. around BB...thanks again fellas! Really appreciate it
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Look at it like you would any other bike..
The lugs are bonded to the tubes (read glued) so give those a once over. It doesn't look ridden much and the fame isn't particulary stiff or conducive to hammering so I don't imagine there will be any crack but..
I'd pass and ride the Soma that is what they are for, DD duty that's why they're not expensive.
The lugs are bonded to the tubes (read glued) so give those a once over. It doesn't look ridden much and the fame isn't particulary stiff or conducive to hammering so I don't imagine there will be any crack but..
I'd pass and ride the Soma that is what they are for, DD duty that's why they're not expensive.
