1980s Pinarello cross frame
05-23-24, 10:23 AM
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1980s Pinarello cross frame
Thinking of letting this one go but wanted to get an idea of a value first. Bit of a rare beast as Italian cross bikes do not show up often. It will take 32c tires easily.
I could easily build this up but it's not clear to me that this would add much value to the bike. I figure whoever wants this bike is a tinkerer and will want to do their own build.
I could easily build this up but it's not clear to me that this would add much value to the bike. I figure whoever wants this bike is a tinkerer and will want to do their own build.
05-23-24, 01:14 PM
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Sorry, no input on the value, but I'd agree that frameset is the way to go with this. Glad it's not my size.
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05-23-24, 01:50 PM
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What size is it? 55-56 ctt? One of these in probably the next largest size (seller listed as 58 ctt) in similar condition sold on eBay for $565 back in November 2023. Ebay link is dead but I noted it at the time for my budding vintage CX collection ideas. That seemed low to me, but maybe just after seeing COVID prices on everything for so long. I think closer to $650+ on eBay, lower locally. Like you said it's rare, but I'm not sure the demand is there, at least right now.
Speedcycles has a entry for an earlier model 1981 complete with market estimate of $1200.
Speedcycles has a entry for an earlier model 1981 complete with market estimate of $1200.
05-24-24, 02:42 AM
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At first, I was thinking that maybe it's not even a real Pinarello because I never come across such a bike from that manufacturer. But the staked on head badge pretty much says it's real. There's not that many prople into cyclocross bike as it's kind of a niche in the sport of cycling. But Cyclocross fans are very enthusiastic about the sport, and there are surely collectors and C&Vers among them that would jump on this frameset in a second. It's hard to put a value on this frameset as it is not a "mainstream" type bike.
only way to find out is to talk to actual C&V cyclocross bike collectors and riders. Tuere's a big possibilty that this frameset can bring in a lot of money, as it could be similar to how good C&V track bikes are usually priced pretty high on the market.
only way to find out is to talk to actual C&V cyclocross bike collectors and riders. Tuere's a big possibilty that this frameset can bring in a lot of money, as it could be similar to how good C&V track bikes are usually priced pretty high on the market.
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05-24-24, 08:19 AM
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More of a stabbing guess, as a local sell I think I would put a Craigslist price of $450.
05-25-24, 10:39 AM
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The popularity of gravel riding helps the value of this frame, as a passable gravel bike could be built with it.
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Just having a hard time wrapping my head around the concept of Pinarrelo as somewhat gravel beater. Still really nice frame set $300-400 value wise.
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and one other...
As for the frame, one of those in worse shape than yours languished at $200 for the full bike of mosh mash parts, @bikemig
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and one other...
As for the frame, one of those in worse shape than yours languished at $200 for the full bike of mosh mash parts, @bikemig
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05-25-24, 06:37 PM
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Looks like it might only fit 700cx32 - at least in the front.
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If the OP can show it fits 700cx38 that would be a big boost to salability. Cantilever Cyclocross bikes from prior to the 1990s tend to not appeal to gravel as much, since tire clearance is a big unknown. Many (or perhaps even most) 1980s CX bikes will only fit 700cx28 or 700cx32 and this is too small for C&V+gravel potential buyers from what I've seen. Not all of them but limits the market.
Looks like it might only fit 700cx32 - at least in the front.
Looks like it might only fit 700cx32 - at least in the front.
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