The prices listed with the bikes are a solid starting point - feel free to
contact me and make an offer. Returns are accepted on defective parts only. As always, you can click on the photos to enlarge them.
This classic frame is from a smaller Italian builder. The company shop was in the city of Cesena, in the Emilia-Romagna region of the country, just northwest of San Marino. The frame and components are in exceptional condition! See more photos
here.
Campagnolo Mirage 8-speed group, including: CRANKSET (170mm, 53/39t), SHIFT LEVERS, DERAILLEURS (front and rear) and BRAKES; HEADSET- Tange; HANDLEBAR- Dimension (40mm); STEM- ITM Eclipse (100mm); SEATPOST- Uno; SADDLE- Selle Italia Mundialita; WHEELSET- Mavic MA3 rims, Campagnolo hubs and Continental Duraskin-K tires
Early-1990s PEUGEOT 1100 Team Line 56 cm $950
This very rare frame was constructed in partnership with Vitus, using carbon tubes bonded to aluminum lugs. I built up this bicycle with appropriate French parts, primarily the Sachs-Huret "New Success" 8-speed group and Mavic wheels. View more photos of the bicycle
here.
Sachs New Success 8-speed group, including: CRANKSET (53/39t, 170mm), DERAILLEURS, BRAKE/SHIFT LEVERS and BRAKES; BOTTOM BRACKET- MAVIC; HEADSET- Tange; HANDLEBAR- Philippe Franco Italia D352 (40cm) with NEW cork bar tape; STEM- Atax (90mm); SEATPOST- Kalloy); SADDLE- Leader Cosmic; WHEELSET- Mavic Cosmos with 8-speed cassette (12-21t) and NEW Michelin Dynamic Classic tires
1978 GITANE Trophee de France 1848 58 cm $1000
Oooh-la-la - this French bicycle is just like it appears in the Gitane catalog, accept for the "patina". Although the frame, constructed of Reynolds 531 tubing, has the expected nicks for a used, 47-year-old product, this classic model has a Nuovo Record group in great shape, as well as all brand new Campagnolo cable clips and guides to give it some bling factor! The frame honors the date of the abolition of the monarchy with the country's first presidential election. See more photos
here.
Mid-1980s CIÖCC Designer '84 57cm $975
While the high-quality Italian brand might not have the reputation of Colnago and Pinarello, that might only be because they've never had a presence in the pro peloton. This Columbus SL steel frame has a bit of a retro-mod build, with a fantastic Super Record crankset and seatpost that was part of the original purchase, combined with a Chorus 9-speed group. See more photos
here.
2012 COLNAGO CLX 3.0 50s (like 54cm) $2500
I'm selling this beautiful carbon bike for a friend - he now in his 80s and only rode this occasionally on the nearby Schuylkill Trail. Rafael has been a cyclist all of his life and was fanatical about caring for his machines; it is in nearly flawless condition! It is currently equipped with Athena mechanical gruppo, but the bike has the wiring ports available for the option of installing electronic components. View additional pics
here.
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2022 BATTAGLIN Speed CE 54 cm (est. $800-850)
This special project is planned to be the "Cobbles Edition", featuring custom paint and graphics. The rather boring present scheme will be stripped, but the hot red will return as the overall color. Images of legendary riders who have won the Tour of Flanders/Paris-Roubaix multiple times will adorn the frame. Components are TBA, but some teaser shots of the artwork can be seen
here.
Mid-1980s BASSO Gap 54 cm (est. $850-900)
This is the top-of-the-line model for this respected Italian builder, constructed with Columbus SL tubing. I will be assembling the bicycle with Campagnolo 8-speed gruppo, and an appropriate Cinelli or 3T cockpit.
1985 COLNAGO Nuovo Mexico 55 cm (est. $1200-1250)
This is a rare, high-quality frame - the model was used by the Del Tongo racing team that included the legendary Guiseppe Saronni. I'd love to build this up with Campagnolo Super Record, but the parts are getting ridiculously expensive. Instead, I'll probaby build it up with slightly more modern Chorus, and I'll add in the appropriate Italian-made accessories.
1987 BIANCHI Mondiale 55 cm (est. $950-1000)
Every so often I feel the need for a bit of celeste, the famous color of the world's oldest bicycle manufacturer. This frameset, which is in really nice condition for its age, came stripped of its decals, and I've already applied some new ones. I plan on installing a Campagnolo 8-speed group and an Italian 3T cockpit.
Early-1980s TOMMASINI Racing Strada 58 cm (est. $1050-1100)
This high-quality Italian frame, constructed of Columbus SL tubing and Cinelli lugs, includes wonderful pantografia (engravings) everywhere! It has a set of Tommasini-engraved shift levers, so I am considering a period-correct build, but a slightly more modern blend might be the way to go.
1989 EDDY MERCKX Corsa Extra 56 cm (est. $1050-1100)
I have been looking out for one of these gems for quite some time. Constructed of Columbus SL tubing, this race-quality frame is in the classic red and green colors of 7-Eleven, the first U.S.-based pro team to race in Europe. The frame needs a little touch-up, then (unless someone suggests otherwise) it's going to be a bit of a resto-mod build, as it came with a carbon fork and Campagnolo 8-speed group.
