1980's Firenze, Collectable?
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Originally Posted by krakhaus
I'm going to buy one of these and put Colnago decals on it.
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Originally Posted by nlerner
Well, I did read on the Internet that they were made by Colnago.
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Originally Posted by DiabloScott
I heard BikesDirect.com bought the brand rights to Firenze and were planning on reissuing a new, cheaper and crappier version.
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I always thought the city of Florence (the one in Italy) should sue whoever made those things for defamation for besmirching the city's good name.
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I don't think anyone in the Madison area sold them BITD. So any that you see around here, I think it's a safe they're from TV Lenny (i.e. they were giveaways).
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Originally Posted by madpogue
I don't think anyone in the Madison area sold them BITD. So any that you see around here, I think it's a safe they're from TV Lenny (i.e. they were giveaways).
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I would not doubt that there might still be lots of Firenze bikes, stashed away in old warehouses and attics, complete and unassembled, still in their shipping boxes, as they were produced in the tens of thousands, back in the 80's. They most likely could not give enough of them away back then. I find the bike to be kinda like a period cultural curiosity from the 80's and how people like Crazy TV Lenny pioneered such sales and advertising strategy that was copied all over the country. It seems all goofy and tacky when you look back to those days, but I think it worked and made American of Madison a lot of money.....
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That ^^^^^^^ seller has re-posted that bike at least two or three times (and it's been posted either here on in Wacky World). Maybe I should just Email him a pic of TV Lenny's smiling face from 1987-ish.
(Or maybe I should Email Lenny every time someone posts a Firenze on CL.....)
(Or maybe I should Email Lenny every time someone posts a Firenze on CL.....)
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
clean!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...306482725.html
Fits 5' 7" - 6' 2", depending on your legs.
I am 5' 11" and it feels great with the seat adjusted.
Call me up to take a testride-
$150, cash only. Delivery to Richmond Bart station available if you ride the Train.
It is pretty lightweight too!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...306482725.html
Vintage 56cm 'Firenze -GL5000'. 10-speed Road Bike. +brandnew tires! - $150
Excellent vintage steel roadbike. This still looks new and runs perfectly!!! No rust, or issues. It is clean and complete, with a brand new set of tires installed!Fits 5' 7" - 6' 2", depending on your legs.
I am 5' 11" and it feels great with the seat adjusted.
Call me up to take a testride-
$150, cash only. Delivery to Richmond Bart station available if you ride the Train.
It is pretty lightweight too!
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
Wow, the super mega rare Firenze MT505 water bottle!!!!
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...300427860.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...300427860.html
Firenze MT505 - $135
Firenze Mountain Bike. 15 speed, 26 in tires, $135.
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That one has the ultra rare flexible hand held remote gear shifter...you can shift while riding no hands and drinking from the MTS 505 PBA free water bottle.
Originally Posted by hazetguy
Another hidden gem, buried in a generic ad:
https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/d/...330223091.html
https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/d/...330223091.html
2 bikes - $100
Murray Sky Canyon and Firenze GL 200. $100 for both. Will consider best offer.
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
make / manufacturer: France
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