1980 Windsor Competition
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1980 Windsor Competition
circa 1980/81 Windsor Competition 10 speed
19 inch frame.
SunTour rear and Shimano front derailleurs
Arc-en-Ciel tubular rims
Universal Breaks
mechanically sound, cosmetically needs a bit of TLC. It’s been in dry storage for 35 years.
anyone? I can’t find much about it on the web.
thanks
19 inch frame.
SunTour rear and Shimano front derailleurs
Arc-en-Ciel tubular rims
Universal Breaks
mechanically sound, cosmetically needs a bit of TLC. It’s been in dry storage for 35 years.
anyone? I can’t find much about it on the web.
thanks
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I'm guessing, but it sounds to me that you have a Mexican Windsor. Sheldon Brown had the following to say:
Your best bet is to post pictures here. Yours is a small frame, that might limit the desirability somewhat. It also shows signs of not being equipped with all original parts.I doubt yours is worth anywhere near what Sheldon is quoting. I think he was talking about the "Cinelli knock-off" variety with top-of-the-line components.
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These were really fun bikes from Mexico. They made generous use of Campy parts, and the top-end frames were Cinelli knock-offs. When you see a Cinelli frame with holes-in-the-lugs, using a 27.2 seatpost, say "Windsor painted-like-Cinelli". There are more that just a few Windsors floating around out there with Cinelli decals. A Windsor is nice, but it isn't a Cinelli. Windsor frames tended to use fairly heavy tubing that made for a stiff but dead ride. Figure that an N.R. equipped Windsor in guideline condition should have a value of around $ 700. The Winsdor track bikes are very nice - in guideline condition they should be worth around $550.Your best bet is to post pictures here. Yours is a small frame, that might limit the desirability somewhat. It also shows signs of not being equipped with all original parts.I doubt yours is worth anywhere near what Sheldon is quoting. I think he was talking about the "Cinelli knock-off" variety with top-of-the-line components.
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I have the top of the line Windsor Pro which is the Cinelli copy and I LOVE that bike. It is very lively , so I disagree with Sheldon’s take on the bike. It is Columbus tubing with Campagnolo dropouts and fork tips. My bike was raced a lot in the seventies it is a 1973 full Campagnolo bike with Phil Woods hubs . I paid $300 for it about 2-3 years ago in good condition for its age and history. No dents or cracks and lots of paint wear , the chrome is fair. Joe joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress
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Joe, this is great to hear, thanks. I agree it’s a pretty lively ride. Does your bike have sew-ups? I’m wondering of this is a limiting feature of mine, as well as it being on the small side.
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In slightly rough shape with just OK mixed components and essentially needing a wheel set with tires the rough tubulars with no tires would be a deal breaker for me. I would but the value as is at only a $100 or so. In really nice ready to ride with a good wheel set it would only be $200-250 bike, parts and labor it will about that much to put the bike back into nice riding shape.
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In slightly rough shape with just OK mixed components and essentially needing a wheel set with tires the rough tubulars with no tires would be a deal breaker for me. I would but the value as is at only a $100 or so. In really nice ready to ride with a good wheel set it would only be $200-250 bike, parts and labor it will about that much to put the bike back into nice riding shape.
This confirms what I was figuring @ about $100 as is. Thanks very much!
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I think it's worth more. Certainly the parts are worth over $100. The tubulars hurt the value but for someone looking for an old bike to fix up, this bike is worth more like $150-$200. The parts group and frame are very nice. The condition is good.
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Perhaps it was there and I missed it but where are you located? Location often affects pricing.
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If just wanting to sell, you could start by overhauling that rear derailleur, polishing the slight rash, and listing it on ebay for $70ish.