bianchi Brava, about a 88-value?
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bianchi Brava, about a 88-value?
I am bidding on a bianchi strada, about a 1988. Considering I have to pay fro shipping, how high should I go? I'm afraid that I am already bidding more than it's worth (about 150). also, as best as I can gather, it's ishiwata tubing with a hi-ten fork, is this correct? does anybody have some input on this bike/value? The seller swears that it basically unused (by him).
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Originally Posted by dijos
I am bidding on a bianchi strada, about a 1988. Considering I have to pay fro shipping, how high should I go? I'm afraid that I am already bidding more than it's worth (about 150). also, as best as I can gather, it's ishiwata tubing with a hi-ten fork, is this correct? does anybody have some input on this bike/value? The seller swears that it basically unused (by him).
thanks, averybody.
thanks, averybody.
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Agreed. You can find Columbus tubing for $200-250.
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Originally Posted by dijos
I am bidding on a bianchi strada, about a 1988. Considering I have to pay fro shipping, how high should I go? I'm afraid that I am already bidding more than it's worth (about 150). also, as best as I can gather, it's ishiwata tubing with a hi-ten fork, is this correct? does anybody have some input on this bike/value? The seller swears that it basically unused (by him).
thanks, averybody.
thanks, averybody.
I picked up this one for 45 bucks (well used)
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thanks for the replies, just to add some confusion, I realized that I wrote Brava, but it's a Strada. I have a tiny europa that I like the ride on, so I was aiming for a similar ride. The lister has listed it as a 1991, now. does anybody have a definite idea on the components ( I'm guessing shimano Exage or something) or tubing? I've asked the seller, but he's not at home.
on a similar note, he's said that he's away on business; he's been pretty good about responding to questions, but it's setting off alarm bells. Who lists something on ebay, and then goes out of town?
on a similar note, he's said that he's away on business; he's been pretty good about responding to questions, but it's setting off alarm bells. Who lists something on ebay, and then goes out of town?