COPPI Vintage (70s) bikes
03-28-21, 09:36 AM
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COPPI Vintage (70s) bikes
Hello everyone,
I have two old Coppi bikes. From what I could gather they are both from the early ‘70s.
First one is the Milan San-Remo model and it has a Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport derailleur and Shimano 600 brakes. There are two sets of wheels: one from Nisi (tubular) 700c x 20mm and the second one from Araya (tubular? I think) 700mm x 22mm. It has the Coppi / Fiorelli logo one the frame.
Second one simply says “Patent Campagnolo” derailleur with Shimano 600 brakes, Fiamme wheels (not originals?). It also has the Coppi / Fiorelli logo one the frame.
Could anyone tell me what they could be worth?
I have two old Coppi bikes. From what I could gather they are both from the early ‘70s.
First one is the Milan San-Remo model and it has a Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport derailleur and Shimano 600 brakes. There are two sets of wheels: one from Nisi (tubular) 700c x 20mm and the second one from Araya (tubular? I think) 700mm x 22mm. It has the Coppi / Fiorelli logo one the frame.
Second one simply says “Patent Campagnolo” derailleur with Shimano 600 brakes, Fiamme wheels (not originals?). It also has the Coppi / Fiorelli logo one the frame.
Could anyone tell me what they could be worth?
03-28-21, 09:43 AM
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Is there any chance that you can take some full drive side pictures of each bike with an uncluttered background?
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possible that lady model machine may be slightly earlier than gents
its handlebar stem, pedals and brakes are not original to the cycle
frame is constructed with the Agrati lug pattern called "BRIANZA"
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gents model somewhat up the range from the lady's model
its Nuovo Gran Sport rear mech launched 1974
from what can be seen in the images provided it appears to be kitted with the Nuovo Gran Sport road ensemble
its brakes are not original
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both cycles manufactured in Italy by Fiorelli
there is also a Fausto Coppi marque which is produced by another fabricator
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one U.S. importer/distributor for Coppi and Fiorelli cycles at this time was the John W. Murphy Co. of San Francisco
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the non-original fittings somewhat detract from the machines' salability and value from the perspective of a shopper with an historical interest...
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possible that lady model machine may be slightly earlier than gents
its handlebar stem, pedals and brakes are not original to the cycle
frame is constructed with the Agrati lug pattern called "BRIANZA"
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gents model somewhat up the range from the lady's model
its Nuovo Gran Sport rear mech launched 1974
from what can be seen in the images provided it appears to be kitted with the Nuovo Gran Sport road ensemble
its brakes are not original
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both cycles manufactured in Italy by Fiorelli
there is also a Fausto Coppi marque which is produced by another fabricator
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one U.S. importer/distributor for Coppi and Fiorelli cycles at this time was the John W. Murphy Co. of San Francisco
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the non-original fittings somewhat detract from the machines' salability and value from the perspective of a shopper with an historical interest...
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03-28-21, 11:04 AM
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Hello again, Thanks for your replies. I'll have additional pictures coming up. I have the original handlebars for both bikes and the original seat for the gents bike. 1974 is probably right.
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Coppi bikes from this interval were made by Fiorelli.
pretty decent.
The brakes are a bike shop "upgrade" probably excess stock sold at an attractive price, decent stoppers, just look a bit out of place.
pretty decent.
The brakes are a bike shop "upgrade" probably excess stock sold at an attractive price, decent stoppers, just look a bit out of place.
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alex991 juvela gave an excellent breakdown.
I would also love to see more pics, maybe add to the original album. I've been working on what may very well be a Milano San Remo in silver with ready to be built up now I've sourced the required parts. I've been trying to date it, and am curious to know if your red one there has any integrated top-tube cable guides, and if there are any decals on the bike which indicate what tubing was used.
Coppi is an interesting branding, not only because the name belongs to a world renowned champion with a colorful history, but because he didn't produce the bikes, production shifted between entities, rights to the name were sold off, and you'll still find the name on the market today somewhere, possibly even new. Some of the Fiorelli-era frames were actually quite good.
I would also love to see more pics, maybe add to the original album. I've been working on what may very well be a Milano San Remo in silver with ready to be built up now I've sourced the required parts. I've been trying to date it, and am curious to know if your red one there has any integrated top-tube cable guides, and if there are any decals on the bike which indicate what tubing was used.
Coppi is an interesting branding, not only because the name belongs to a world renowned champion with a colorful history, but because he didn't produce the bikes, production shifted between entities, rights to the name were sold off, and you'll still find the name on the market today somewhere, possibly even new. Some of the Fiorelli-era frames were actually quite good.
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an additional in-house badge owned by the firm is that of Vittoria -
this is only for cycles: nothing to do with the rubber goods marque of the same name
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they must be OK, Charly Gaul rode for them
here he is toiling away on the course of the Giro in sixty-one
Vive Luxembourg!
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an additional in-house badge owned by the firm is that of Vittoria -
this is only for cycles: nothing to do with the rubber goods marque of the same name
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they must be OK, Charly Gaul rode for them
here he is toiling away on the course of the Giro in sixty-one
Vive Luxembourg!
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