Vintage Colnago Classic

[jwills]

Dear all,

My Grandfather cleaned out his garage a few months ago and asked if I wanted an old road bike. Turns out it's a Colnago Super with Shimano 105 pasted all over the original components. Tony at the bike shop valued it at £700. I'd like to know how much they go for and the year it was built if anyone can help?

Also open to offers if you're really keen on the bike. I'm tempted to keep it and be a proud owner, but I have a classic Raleigh racing bike (bright yellow) that needs new gears and is dream to ride. Would rather use some of the cash from the sale to get that one back to full health!

Thanks for the help!

I can't post pictures yet as I'm new to the site (annoying). Please post and chat and then I'll be able to in a few days if you're interested.

 

[jwills]

 

[biggs682]

good old grandad

@jwills surely you have to keep it and use it , i know i would

 

[classic33]

I can get '70, '73 and '83 for the same name.
The Shimano is out of place for all three though.

 

[midlife]

Is there any interesting cloverleaf panto work on it?

Shaun

 

[coco69]

Keep it

 

[mikeymustard]

What about asking gramps how long he's had it? ? All the components seem to date to mid-late 80s

Edit: oh and if it fits you: +1 for keep it

 

[classic33]

What about asking gramps how long he's had it? ? All the components seem to date to mid-late 80s

Edit: oh and if it fits you: +1 for keep it

I'd say it's the '83 version with parts replaced.

 

[classic33]

What about asking gramps how long he's had it? ? All the components seem to date to mid-late 80s

Edit: oh and if it fits you: +1 for keep it

I'd say it's the '83 version with parts replaced.
Follow the 83 link above for full spec as supplied.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I'd say it's the '83 version with parts replaced.

I'd agree with you and @mikeymustard

 

[raleighnut]

Shimano launched the A105 (Golden Arrow) in 1983.

 

[uphillstruggler]

karma will strike you down if you flog it.

 

[jwills]

good old grandad

@jwills surely you have to keep it and use it , i know i would

I rode it and don't really like the feel that much... Might be heresy but my Raleigh is so much smoother!

 

[jwills]

Is there any interesting cloverleaf panto work on it?

Shaun

No it doesn't have any of the clovers on it... Does anyone have an idea on what it's worth?

 

[classic33]

No it doesn't have any of the clovers on it... Does anyone have an idea on what it's worth?

Don't know how, or where, the bike shop got the £700 figure from. Too much work required and parts requiring replacement.

Might explain why your Raleigh feels smoother to ride as well.