Walt's Wonderful Wheels

My friend Walt has had some knee, hip and back issues which will unfortunately limit his physical activity. He has decided to sell off some of his extensive collection. 

1994  GIORDANA  XL Super  54cm      $4200

With paint in exceptional condition, the bike has been built up as a single speed with Campagnolo Record and Chorus components and a set of Mavic CXP33 wheels. The frameset, assembled in Italy by Billato, is made of Excell Podium steel tubing from France and includes a Mondonico fork. See more photos here.

CRANKSET- Campagnolo Pista (170mm with 49t ring); BRAKE LEVERS- Tektro; BRAKES- Campagnolo Chorus; HEADSET- Campagnolo Chorus; HANDLEBAR- Cinelli 66-40; STEM- Cinelli 1A (120mm); SEATPOST- Campagnolo Aero; SADDLE- Selle San Marco Regal Girard; WHEELSET- Mavic CXP33 rims, Campagnolo Chorus front hub/Surly flip-flop rear hub with 20t cog and Vittoria Intrepid PRB Kevlar tires

2003  MERLIN  Magia  52s (54.5cm effective)      $4200

The superlight titanium frameset ($3200 with headset, if you'd like it stripped-down)includes a Reynolds carbon fork and was built up with a Campagnolo Chorus carbon groupset and a set of Mavic CXP33 wheels. The frame features some wonderful engravings on the headtube and on the bottom bracket lug. See more photos here.

Campagnolo Chorus carbon 11-speed groupset, including: CRANKSET (170mm, 53/39t), BRAKE/SHIFT LEVERS- Avid SD 2.0; DERAILLEURS (front/rear) and BRAKES; HEADSET- Cane Creek IS; HANDLEBAR- 3T Ergo; STEM- ITM (120mm); SEATPOST- Campagnolo; SADDLE- Selle Italia Flite TT; WHEELSET- Mavic CXP33 with Bontrager Race Lite tires

Late-1990s  TORELLI  Nemo  52cm      $1750

This Columbus steel tube frameset was assembled for the company by esteemed builder Antonio Mondonico. In fact, Walt met him at a tradeshow years ago and had Mondonico sign the top tube! The bike has been built up with Campagnolo Athena 8-speed components and a set of Torelli Master wheels. View more photos of the bike here.

Campagnolo Athena 8-speed group, including: CRANKSET, BRAKE/SHIFT LEVERS, DERAILLEURS BRAKES and HEADSET; HANDLEBAR- Cinelli; STEM- Cinelli 1A; SEATPOST- Campagnolo Aero; SADDLE- Selle Italia Flite TT; WHEELSET- Torelli Master with Michelin Race Lite tires

1997  VOODOO  Wanga MTB  44cm/17in (fits someone 5'7"-5'8")      $900

The Voodoo Wanga frame was custom made with Tange Prestige steel tubing, and the bike is fitted with high-end parts. See more photos of the bike here.

CRANKSET (170mm, 42/32/22t); SHIFT LEVERS- SRAM Gripshift; BRAKE LEVERS- Avid SD 2.0; DERAILLEURS (front/rear) Shimano Deore XT; BRAKES- Onza; HEADSET- Dia-Compe Aheadset; HANDLEBAR- Bontrager Titec; STEM- System 2 (135mm); SEATPOST- Bontrager Titec; SADDLE- WTB SST; WHEELSET- Mavic 220 rims, Shimano XTR hubs and 8-speed cassette with like-new Ritchey Z Max 2.1 tires

1985  PINARELLO  Super Record Special frameset  52 cm      $900

This Columbus SL steel frameset shows the usual signs of age/usage, but it's still in wonderful condition! The alignment has been checked and certified by frame guru Harry Havnoonian at Cycle Sport in Media, PA. Some replacement decals would make this frame look super - I can hook you up! The factory paint replicates the design on the bike ridden by American Alexi Grewal to victory at the 1984 Olympics. Though not shown in the image below, the original chrome fork and a Campagnolo Record headset are included.Click here for a few more pics.

1982  MERCKX  Professional frameset  51 cm      $1000

Imported from the Netherlands, the frame has been professionally restored and looks like new! The company founded by history's most dominant pro cyclist has assembled this frame with Columbus SL/SP steel tubing. See more photos here.

1980s  DE ROSA  SLX  50 cm      $1750

This excellent De Rosa is built up as a single-speed with Campagnolo and Cinelli parts, but it could easily be converted to a traditional arrangement with derailleurs and shift levers. View additional photos here.

50cm c-t-c seat tube, 52cm top tube, Campy Record headset, Cinelli Campione del Mondo 66-38cm handlebar, Cinelli 1A 120mm stem, TRP drilled brake levers, Campy Chorus 170mm cranks w/TA Specialites single chain ring (47T), Origin8 flip flop hub w/17T and 18T cogs, Campy Chorus bottom bracket 102mm, Campy Chorus front hub, hand-built 32 hole Mavic CXP33 wheels (front and rear) with DT Swiss S/S spokes and nipples, Vittoria Rubino Pro 700c x 23 tires, Campy Chorus brakes, Campy Centaur seat post, Selle Italia Flite TT saddle

1980s  COLNAGO  52 cm      $1050

I'm not sure what model this Colnago is, but it has eyelets for fenders on the front and rear. All of the normal engravings (chainstay, top of the seat stays near the seatpost clamp and on the fork crown) to show it is definitely the legendary Italian brand. The bike would be a great restoration project or perfect for someone in the city who doesn't want to draw attention to their otherwise valuable ride! More pics of the bike can be seen here.

52cm c-t-t seat tube (50.5cm c-t-c), 54cm top tube, Shimano 500 headset, Cinelli 1A, 100mm stem, Cinelli 66-40 handlebar, Tektro brake levers, Campy Xenon brakes, 700 x 23 Bontrager tires, Origin8 170mm, crank arms, 39T chainring, Wheelsmith LP18 700c wheels including flip-flop rear hub w/ACS 16T and 20T cogs, Campy Aero seatpost, Selle Italia Titanium Flite saddle.

Late-1970s/early-'80s  PECCHIO  52 cm      $850

This wonderful frame, built with Columbus tubing (remnants of the sticker remain), has a 52cm c-t-c seat tube and a 53 cm top tube. Included are a Campagnolo Super Record headset and a Chorus 102mm bottom bracket (seatpost and brake in photos not part of sale). See additional pics of the frameset here.

1970s  LEGNANO  53 cm      $650

This frameset has a 53cm seat tube c-t-t (51.5cm c-t-c) and 53cm top tube. The paint is a little rough, so it could stand some restoration, if that is your preference. Click here for more images of the frameset.

Early-1980s  FUJI  52 cm      $750

This single-speed frameset has a 52cm seat tube c-t-c and a 54cm top tube. The frameset has a nice, new black paint job and includes the headset, Tektro R539 brakes, Nitto stem (90mm), Nitto handlebars (new 40cm), seat post, Selle Italia SL saddle (new), bottom bracket, and Sugino crankset(52/42t) . NOTE: the wheels are not part of the sale. View more photos here.

Bicycles Currently For Sale & Projects in Progress

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.

1980s  VICINI  57 cm       $850

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.

Campagnolo Nuovo Record 6-speed group, including: CRANKSET (170mm, 52/42t), SHIFT LEVERS, DERAILLEURS(front and rear); BRAKES, LEVERS and HEADSET; HANDLEBAR- Cinelli Campione del Mondo 64-38 with NEW Benotto bar tape; STEM- Cinelli 1A stem (110mm); SEATPOST- Kalloy; SADDLE- Selle San Marco GI-Lux 311; WHEELSET- Mavic MA40 rims, Campagnolo Record hubs and NEW Michelin Dynamic Classic tires

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.

Campagnolo Chorus 9-speed group, including: BRAKE/SHIFT LEVERS, DERAILLEURS (front/rear), BOTTOM BRACKET and HEADSET; CRANKSET- Campagnolo Super Record (53/42t, 170mm); BRAKES- Athena monoplaner; HANDLEBAR- Cinelli Giro d’Italia 64-40 with NEW Cinelli bar tape, STEM- Cinelli 1A (110mm), SEATPOST- Campagnolo Nuovo Super Record; SADDLE- Selle Italia Flite Titanium; WHEELSET- Ambrosio Evolution rims with Campagnolo hubs, 9-speed cassette (13-28t) and NEW Vittoria Corsa G2.0 Competition tires

2012 COLNAGO  CLX 3.0  50s (like 54cm)      $2100

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.

Campagnolo Athena 11-speed group, including: CRANKSET (50/34t, 170mm), BRAKE/SHIFT LEVERS, both DERAILLEURS, BRAKES, BOTTOM BRACKET; HANDLEBARS- Deda RHM 01 (42cm); STEM- Deda Zero (90mm); SEATPOST- Colnago carbon; SADDLE- Selle Italia X3; WHEELSET- Campagnolo Khamsin with 11-29 cassette and Continental Gatorskin tires

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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.