Fausto Coppi
02-12-19, 07:48 AM
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Fausto Coppi
I found this on the Facebook market place and it's got me interested. Campy Mirage throughout. Columbus Thron tubes. He claims it's a Lugano model but I know nothing about them. Asking g $400. What do you all think?
02-12-19, 07:53 AM
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Looks like it's going 50 kph just sitting there. I would not be able to resist that bike at that price, glad it's not in my area. You're not gonna find another one like it anytime soon.
02-12-19, 08:17 AM
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That's what I was afraid of! Haha. After viewing the other photos it's definitely going to need a cleaning. Some pitting shows on the chain stays. I may have to talk myself out of it since I've got a wedding to pay for and I'm moving at the end of the year. Curse these addictions!!
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Whenever you start thinking about buying the bike, just imagine this nude picture of Fausto Coppi instead. Works quite well for me, YMMV.
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I like this bike at that price.
Neither Campy Mirage nor Columbus Thron are top of the line, but they are both certainly adequate and that bike should be as fine a rider as it is a looker.
Neither Campy Mirage nor Columbus Thron are top of the line, but they are both certainly adequate and that bike should be as fine a rider as it is a looker.
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Wow, I’m not sure I’ll ever ask to “post pics of the Coppi” again. Doesn’t quite pull off the “il campionissimo “ look there, but again who of us would in that situation.
As as far as the bike goes I think that is a good value. Thron is respected mid level tubing and the chrome chain stays are nice. This particular brand I think was built by the Micarghi factory in the 90’s as opposed to the Coppi brand (sans Fausto) built by Fiorelli in the 80’s.
As as far as the bike goes I think that is a good value. Thron is respected mid level tubing and the chrome chain stays are nice. This particular brand I think was built by the Micarghi factory in the 90’s as opposed to the Coppi brand (sans Fausto) built by Fiorelli in the 80’s.
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