fausto coppi custom built...
 

ok folks - the experts - i need some evaluation here - i have an inside track on this bike should i want to purchase it - its on the smaller end of what i would chose to ride (my assessment based on the headtube size) - i've seen it in person though only briefly - its a beauty imo - full campy brake set, drive set - the chainrings are guerciotti though
anyway - this is gonna be wall art unless i buy it - it wasnt for sale per se but now it is

well - its not cheap either

before i tell you the price - just curious what you all think of this type of build and what type of range you might think reasonable

thanks in advance folks

https://picasaweb.google.com/1017084...austoCoppiPics

Hi Marley, I do not know too much about this Italian builder, but I just wanted to give my opinion that it is a lovely bike. It is definitely a keeper! I'll take a guess at the price at 350.

it is a beauty isnt it...and i wish it was 350 :(

You should definitely buy it, so I can enjoy it vicariously through you.

Seriously, don't spend too much on it. But it sure is nice.

flash, Fausto Coppi was one of the greatest cyclists ever. From your wording, I can't tell if you know that. I know nothing about the bikes that bear his name. I assume he had at least a hand in their design or marketing.

tom - i would love to buy - but ok - its way outta my range - 1200$
ouch - i wanted to see what was the word on here
and then see if i can get him down some
i mean - he doesnt ride it
a bike like that - hanging on the wall...
anyway - i'll bet the opinion is gonna be that the # is way high

speaking of coppi - i saw this book 'fallen angel' that is a bio of the man
great reviews - i love sports bios so i may pick it up
when i was researching magni purchase i came across some very cool info on him as a pro
tough as nails these guys were

tom - you read the coppi book?