Originally Posted by
himespau
I have a hard time visualizing sizes of OS tubing. That is definitely an EL sticker, so it's newer than the Miyata. Is your plan to ride as is, modify it, what?
I wish I had a plan! lol. I just got into cycling, as an adult, around 3 years ago. I restored and sold a Schwinn that was too tall for me and flipped a couple others. I'd like to trade up to a better road bike that fits. The Miyata in my other post looks like the right size at 54cm and besides, I beleive it's a sleeper in terms of value. But this looks almost new and it's Italian! lol. Just kidding.
Seriously, what do we know about Bottecchias? Where are they on the grail scale of Italian bikes? What is it worth? It's almost 2 hours away vs. 20 mins for the Miyata - whose seller wants to meet today. What to do?