Bianchi info needed
09-13-19, 04:00 PM
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Bianchi info needed
What's a 1989 Bianchi Giro with Campy Athena in very good shape worth? Evidently...I can't attach pics until I have 10 posts.
09-13-19, 04:36 PM
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WOW this is beautiful did anyone ever ride it? People ask crazy money for these especially one in this nice of condition. I think I might pay $600 is for this if I really wanted it. Despite how well preserved it looks this undoubtedly needs to have the bearings overhauled, so that means maybe $100ish for that and tune up. How are the tires? MSRP on these was $1180
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09-13-19, 04:37 PM
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Was the back wheel ever removed?
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09-13-19, 04:44 PM
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Do you own this, or are you looking to buy it?
09-14-19, 09:48 AM
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Thanks Bianchigirll. As far as I know...it was ridden quite a bit for five or six years...then the guy needed money and I paid $100 for it in probably mid-90's. Hung in my garage(s) since then. Cleaned it up and lubed everything. Back wheel was off as I needed to replace the tube due to a leaking stem. Prior to that...I'm not sure. Seems to have been maintained well prior to my ownership. I think it's in pretty fine condition.
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My size too, figures you're on the far coast.Local pickup prices will be lower because you will have a lot of lowball offers, you'll reach more enthusiasts on your favorite auction site, but I wouldn't use that unless you're in a hurry to sell it.
I agree with @Bianchigirll here, $600 doesn't seem like a stretch for such a clean bike.
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Condition is very good and it's a nice frame but Athena is a mediocre group and the size is small. I'm only seeing about $400.
09-14-19, 03:27 PM
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My size too, figures you're on the far coast.Local pickup prices will be lower because you will have a lot of lowball offers, you'll reach more enthusiasts on your favorite auction site, but I wouldn't use that unless you're in a hurry to sell it.
I agree with @Bianchigirll here, $600 doesn't seem like a stretch for such a clean bike.
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Thanks Bianchigirll. As far as I know...it was ridden quite a bit for five or six years...then the guy needed money and I paid $100 for it in probably mid-90's. Hung in my garage(s) since then. Cleaned it up and lubed everything. Back wheel was off as I needed to replace the tube due to a leaking stem. Prior to that...I'm not sure. Seems to have been maintained well prior to my ownership. I think it's in pretty fine condition.
Be happy, that's all to the good.
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