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I am not sure if this is a good deal or not. It looks like an '87 Campione de Italia but the brakes were switched out for some low end Dia Compes
$275 for a Columbus Formula 2 frame isn't that bad a deal though https://appleton.craigslist.org/bik/...321393130.html
$275 for a Columbus Formula 2 frame isn't that bad a deal though https://appleton.craigslist.org/bik/...321393130.html
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Nice bike, and it's in my size. Good condition too. I'm not buying any more bikes that are in need of a paint job, too much work, too much resale value lost, and there's too many other ones out there that aren't in that pitiful state.
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If this is the real deal, then this seems verrry attractively priced.

Molteni De Rosa 56 cm - $750 (HERMISTON)

Molteni De Rosa 56 cm - $750 (HERMISTON)
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This thing is a bit of a frankenbike, and I don't know about the price, but full 531 Austro Daimler. That's a rare bird in these parts.
https://northmiss.craigslist.org/bik...314298001.html
https://northmiss.craigslist.org/bik...314298001.html
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Opinions differ. No way I'm sinking money into a DENTED over rated Paramount.
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This thing is a bit of a frankenbike, and I don't know about the price, but full 531 Austro Daimler. That's a rare bird in these parts.
https://northmiss.craigslist.org/bik...314298001.html
https://northmiss.craigslist.org/bik...314298001.html
1970's Austro Daimler Inter 10 - $347 (Tupelo, MS)


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+1...it's a relatively common frame with a dent in it. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. I'd offer $300 for parts, max.
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and in my opinion, that hardly qualifies as a dent. more a ding. unless you're seeing something i didn't .
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If this is the real deal, then this seems verrry attractively priced.

Molteni De Rosa 56 cm - $750 (HERMISTON)

Molteni De Rosa 56 cm - $750 (HERMISTON)
https://medford.craigslist.org/bik/d...320759361.html

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Same seller, another awesome bike at a good price. Maybe get a two-for-1 deal, $1200 for both?
https://medford.craigslist.org/bik/d...320759361.html

https://medford.craigslist.org/bik/d...320759361.html

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Same seller, another awesome bike at a good price. Maybe get a two-for-1 deal, $1200 for both?
https://medford.craigslist.org/bik/d...320759361.html

https://medford.craigslist.org/bik/d...320759361.html


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That color scheme is awful on that bike and really hurts value IMO.
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The De Rosa - the paint looks like crap and I don't like that scheme on what I think that frame is. It makes it look like one of those 90s "retro" frames, and it's not a factory job.
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Last year, maybe the year before? I don't remember. There was a DeRosa frame on ebay in Molteni Orange, Cyclart Cat ?? repaint. And I think it was 56cm. Seller had a BIN of $1600. I posted a link to it on this thread and scoffed at the price. Next day it was gone. This looks an awful lot like that frame, except the one I saw had not been built up yet.
I agree, if it's an older model DeRosa, it's going cheap.
I agree, if it's an older model DeRosa, it's going cheap.
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I love that color scheme and I'm seriously considering whether or not I can justify buying that bike. The fact that it isn't a factory paint job might even ease my conscience about replacing the period correct components with what I'd want to ride.
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Last year, maybe the year before? I don't remember. There was a DeRosa frame on ebay in Molteni Orange, Cyclart Cat ?? repaint. And I think it was 56cm. Seller had a BIN of $1600. I posted a link to it on this thread and scoffed at the price. Next day it was gone. This looks an awful lot like that frame, except the one I saw had not been built up yet.
I agree, if it's an older model DeRosa, it's going cheap.
I agree, if it's an older model DeRosa, it's going cheap.
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Nothing another paint job can't fix...

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Also, the guy is looking for cash only, local pickup only in eastern Oregon. That holds the price down a bit too.
BTW, I exchanged some e-mails with him and he says it's an estate sale and that he also has a Cinelli he's getting ready for sale. Who's up for a road trip to Hermiston?
BTW, I exchanged some e-mails with him and he says it's an estate sale and that he also has a Cinelli he's getting ready for sale. Who's up for a road trip to Hermiston?
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I have a NOS FW just like that but it's a 12-21 or something so not a true corncob. Ping me if you're interested.
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