Zunow with Colnago ish tubes
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Zunow with Colnago ish tubes
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Looking at this Zunow for sale with shimano 600 and araya aero rims. Seems to be unique in that the tubes don't seem to shaped differently, it reminds me of one of the Colnago's that I saw for sale. Does anyone have any info on this model? Looks to have Z-1 marked on the top tube but I have not seen this kind of tubing before. Seller also doenst want to measure the size, what size would you say this bike is? Looks to be 54 maybe 55 to me. How much would you say this bike is worth? Also, does that internal cable routing look factory to you?
Looking at this Zunow for sale with shimano 600 and araya aero rims. Seems to be unique in that the tubes don't seem to shaped differently, it reminds me of one of the Colnago's that I saw for sale. Does anyone have any info on this model? Looks to have Z-1 marked on the top tube but I have not seen this kind of tubing before. Seller also doenst want to measure the size, what size would you say this bike is? Looks to be 54 maybe 55 to me. How much would you say this bike is worth? Also, does that internal cable routing look factory to you?
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First and foremost, it's a Zunow for sale, so I wouldn't expect it to last too long depending on the price. Second of all, it's surely got to be larger than a 54 or 55, I was thinking 58. Everything in the photos checks out to me, but I'm no expert!
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How much would you value it at?
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I agree, they tend to go fast because they don't come up for sale very often it seems. I have no idea if that cable routing is original or not, but I did find one example that differs from what is shown in the photos you posted. You can see that this Zunow used the reinforcements that are commonly seen.
This one does not...
This one does not...
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one has been sitting for a couple of weeks at $750
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I’d offer $500. It’s filthy so it needs a good overhaul, cleaning, new grease, some cables and tape. That’s $150-200 in labor and parts, maybe more if you can’t do the work. You may want measure the chain before haggling too, it might need a chain and freewheel too!
cool bike though, groovy tubes
cool bike though, groovy tubes
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Yeah I had around 700 USD including shipping max as a personal cap. Its sadly looking like it will get closer to 1k which I cant justify given the seller refuses to remove the wheels, saddle or even loosen handlebars for shipping. Its hard to take the risk that there might be a stuck stem/seatpost that will need some major work on top of just the overhaul. He also refuses to measure the seat tube too so I could end up 1k ++ poorer without it even fitting properly . Those tubes seem so rare and cool though for a Japanese builder. Do you know any other Japanese frames that have done something similar? 2 other Zunows popped up at auction today too. Sadly, neither were my size . May might be secretly be Zunow month.
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Yeah I had around 700 USD including shipping max as a personal cap. Its sadly looking like it will get closer to 1k which I cant justify given the seller refuses to remove the wheels, saddle or even loosen handlebars for shipping. Its hard to take the risk that there might be a stuck stem/seatpost that will need some major work on top of just the overhaul. He also refuses to measure the seat tube too so I could end up 1k ++ poorer without it even fitting properly . Those tubes seem so rare and cool though for a Japanese builder. Do you know any other Japanese frames that have done something similar? 2 other Zunows popped up at auction today too. Sadly, neither were my size . May might be secretly be Zunow month.
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Yea I passed on it. It was too much of a risk given I couldnt even verify if it would fit me. The hunt continues .