Help with a Colnago Mexico
07-22-09 | 04:55 PM
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From: Lancaster County, PA
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
Late 70's. Do the brakes have recessed (allen head) mounting or a regular bolt? Is the chainstay bridge a straight piece of tubing or spool shaped?
The Mexico was "top of the line," but only technically. Aside from the first Mexicos and some of the blingy later ones, they were basically the same frame as the Super, but with a minor difference or two and slightly lighter tubing. Colnago only made a few models before the proliferation of the mid-80's, and most of them were of similar quality.
The Mexico was "top of the line," but only technically. Aside from the first Mexicos and some of the blingy later ones, they were basically the same frame as the Super, but with a minor difference or two and slightly lighter tubing. Colnago only made a few models before the proliferation of the mid-80's, and most of them were of similar quality.
07-22-09 | 05:45 PM
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07-22-09 | 06:51 PM
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From: Lancaster County, PA
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's a very good deal - especially with the panto parts thrown in. And the frame and finish look quite good.
