netman
Veteran
Hmm, not sure that Colnago ever made a 531 framed bike and no panto? Looks more like a Raleigh to me!
Ebay and auction watch: let us know if you see something
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My first thought was that it is not what it claims to be.
avecReynolds531
Veteran
- Location
- Small Island
Anniversary F W Evans bike in Yate, currently at £41: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303698418609?ul_noapp=true
rogerzilla
Legendary Member
There are more "Colnagos" out there than Colnagos!
(also see Kona Explosif MTBs - probably more around now than were ever made, because a gaspipe Hahanna or Fire Mountain frameset looks almost identical when restickered).
(also see Kona Explosif MTBs - probably more around now than were ever made, because a gaspipe Hahanna or Fire Mountain frameset looks almost identical when restickered).
I can see where you're coming from and as a rule I'm similar with keeping old / collectable stuff original; which is why really I'm looking for something a bit tatty that's already lost its originality / collectable value. I certainly wouldn't corrupt anything genuinely rare or as nice as the Corsa in my previous link with modern groupset; although if buying a complete bike I'd keep all the components removed and look to keep mods reversible (unless it was that tatty it warranted a refinish).. hence my search for frames that will take recessed brake nuts to avoid having to drill the frame. I'm also aware that the dropouts will need a bit of persuasion to fit a modern 130mm hub, however don't see this as a major issue since on later frames it amounts to all of 4mm.
I hear what you're saying with the campag groupset; certainly a bit more sympathetic than a complete modern groupset. That said modern campag stuff seems to retain a much more classic aesthetic than the Jap components and I'm guessing there are fewer problems with shifter compatability / gear index spacing on the Italian stuff?
In my head I think a modern groupset could look really good on the right frame and have seen a few nice examples, although it's no surprise that such stuff doesn't sell well as you've narrowed your target market enormously - shutting out the originality-freaks who might otherwise have apprecaited the frame as well as the modern afficiandos who'd scoff at steel in favour of CFRP...
I thought they were normally Columbus frames
Or a late 70s Dawes (maybe a Galaxy?)
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Having posted a suspect Colnago can I redeem myself with a 753-framed Pug having Campag componentry, £190 in Leeds: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-...rus-58cm-vintage-Campagnolo-1989/373226521045
Nice recovery.
I quite like the paint job.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Would look nicer without the colour splashes and with some black bar tape IMO
BalkanExpress
Legendary Member
- Location
- Brussels
Certainly redeemed yourself.... that is lovely
A fraction too large for me otherwise I'd be looking to get around the no foreign buyer no delivery conditions.
@wafter white bar tape
Is the work of the devil as he casually parades around in a neon shellsuit?@wafter white bar tape
