Colnago help
04-03-08 | 10:34 AM
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Colnago help
I'm new to this forum, and would appreciate any help I can get.
I have a 1980's Colnago, I think it's a Super, but not positive. I bought it as the second owner back in 1986. Rode my first Century (Solvang) with it in '87. The owner was my bike shop owner's son who raced at the time, he got a night job and wasn't able to ride much after that. They bought the frame and then built it up with full Dura Ace. I think I remember it being about a year old when I bought it. It's a gorgeous bike, but has sat in my garage for years as I bought a LiteSpeed Tuscany back in '99. For sentimental reasons I've been reluctant to sell it, but have a 2 year old and not much time to ride even the LiteSpeed and thought someone else might enjoy it more.
Anyway, I've uploaded a bunch of pictures. Was wondering if anyone could help identify a year and approximate value. I'm not sure if switching from Campy to Dura Ace matters to the value (I'm thinking it might improve it, since I believe the Dura Ace was top of the line at the time). I also remember it being the first year that Dura Ace had click shifting.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you need additional pix or better closeups, let me know.
https://picasaweb.google.com/jennifernpowell/Colnago
thanks,
Jennifer
I have a 1980's Colnago, I think it's a Super, but not positive. I bought it as the second owner back in 1986. Rode my first Century (Solvang) with it in '87. The owner was my bike shop owner's son who raced at the time, he got a night job and wasn't able to ride much after that. They bought the frame and then built it up with full Dura Ace. I think I remember it being about a year old when I bought it. It's a gorgeous bike, but has sat in my garage for years as I bought a LiteSpeed Tuscany back in '99. For sentimental reasons I've been reluctant to sell it, but have a 2 year old and not much time to ride even the LiteSpeed and thought someone else might enjoy it more.
Anyway, I've uploaded a bunch of pictures. Was wondering if anyone could help identify a year and approximate value. I'm not sure if switching from Campy to Dura Ace matters to the value (I'm thinking it might improve it, since I believe the Dura Ace was top of the line at the time). I also remember it being the first year that Dura Ace had click shifting.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you need additional pix or better closeups, let me know.
https://picasaweb.google.com/jennifernpowell/Colnago
thanks,
Jennifer
04-03-08 | 10:55 AM
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Beauty of a 'Nago, and it's in pretty nice shape, but if you really want to get maximum dollars for it you should detail it (clean and shine) and take new pictures. This bike will appeal to a sort of under-served crowd of Colnago fans who need a slightly smaller sized frame, so that can be a plus. I reckon the Dura-Ace gruppo may turn off some purists (who would never hang such stuff on an *Italian* frame) but will appeal to many others, too, who recognize the quality...so it's a wash.
Sounds like you're in the Central Coast or SoCal area (Solvang), so my shot in the dark for a value in that market is: cleaned and detailed, around $800.
Sounds like you're in the Central Coast or SoCal area (Solvang), so my shot in the dark for a value in that market is: cleaned and detailed, around $800.
04-03-08 | 12:04 PM
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Bikes: '39 Hobbs, '58 Marastoni, '73 Italian custom, '75 Wizard, '76 Wilier, '78 Tom Kellogg, '79 Colnago Super, '79 Sachs, '81 Masi Prestige, '82 Cuevas, '83 Picchio Special, '84 Murray-Serotta, '85 Trek 170, '89 Bianchi, '90 Bill Holland, '94 Grandis
It looks like circa 1983-85 or so, to my eye. The Dura Ace is very nice, but many folks would prefer the Campagnolo. I think $800 is on the high side, but it can be hard to predict values. My guess would be closer to $600-700 or so.
