ID this Colnago
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ID this Colnago
Yes, it would be great to have a drive side photo, etc. And that’s definitely a wide bottom bracket!
From the listing. “This is a $1,000 bike. Asking $250.”
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You need some close-ups of the top side of all the lugs and a good view of the dropouts. Seat Stay caps? At least some clovers. I think I see a clover on the downtube/headtube lug.
I'm thinking early to mid 70's Colnago Super.
Bottle cage braze-ons were probably added on both the seat tube and downtube when it was repainted, as well as adding cable guides along the side of the top tube. Wait, those are cable stops on the top tube. Not found on early Colnagos, but easy enough to add.
Downtube shifter bosses may or may not be original.
There is some rust on the fork, but that isn't uncommon.
I can't tell if there is a pump peg on the headtube, also an uncommon feature on Colnago bikes.
I'm thinking early to mid 70's Colnago Super.
Bottle cage braze-ons were probably added on both the seat tube and downtube when it was repainted, as well as adding cable guides along the side of the top tube. Wait, those are cable stops on the top tube. Not found on early Colnagos, but easy enough to add.
Downtube shifter bosses may or may not be original.
There is some rust on the fork, but that isn't uncommon.
I can't tell if there is a pump peg on the headtube, also an uncommon feature on Colnago bikes.
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From fork and BB alone agree with Clifford If rear drop out and head tube match, hooray. braze on, could be special oedered, but again likely added later. It's a buy, at $250. NOW.
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I didn't see the prices earlier. Were those added later?
It is probably 56 to 58cm. Repaint. Overall decent condition.
Check the lugs for the familiar clovers, but I do think it is an early to mid 70's Colnago Super.
Dropouts will be marked either Campagnolo or Colnago.
You could resell just the frame on E-Bay for more than the $250 asking price. What about the rest of the components? A bit mixed...
For personal use, it should be a good "rider" as-is. Orange? Take it out on Halloween?
What University colors? Oregon State is Orange and Black. Several others scattered around.
It is probably 56 to 58cm. Repaint. Overall decent condition.
Check the lugs for the familiar clovers, but I do think it is an early to mid 70's Colnago Super.
Dropouts will be marked either Campagnolo or Colnago.
You could resell just the frame on E-Bay for more than the $250 asking price. What about the rest of the components? A bit mixed...
For personal use, it should be a good "rider" as-is. Orange? Take it out on Halloween?
What University colors? Oregon State is Orange and Black. Several others scattered around.
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Good call on passing. Sure, it was only $250 but it also had been updated, with a second set of bottle bosses and split cable guides brazed on. Removing that stuff and getting a decent coat of paint and semi-authentic decals would jack that price up real quick if one doesn't have the DIY skills.
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Good call on passing. Sure, it was only $250 but it also had been updated, with a second set of bottle bosses and split cable guides brazed on. Removing that stuff and getting a decent coat of paint and semi-authentic decals would jack that price up real quick if one doesn't have the DIY skills.
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But, the updates appear to be functional, and I see no reason not to just ride the bike as-is, or perhaps change components to what one likes.
Candidate for Retro Brifter upgrades?
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I’d nab it, maybe get the price down a little? If not, fun bike to research and play with. Check the Colnago timelines on the fork. Anyways, if it’s a repaint, paint it an original/era color and build it with Campy NR, add the available era decals and ride often.
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I saw this on a local craigslist in ohio...sent a message last week before I joined this forum. He said he had someone coming over to get it. Oh well. Good to know it wasn't a complete waste of money.