Mike Kone wrote:
We'll I'll beg to differ with Charles. The reason the frame went so cheap is the aero routing on the top tube and downtube for the shifters (none of which is clear in the photos). This was perhaps the greatest mutilation of a vintage bike I can recall seeing.
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I get your point Mike. But I'd still say that bike was a bargain. That's one of the best italian racing frames from the prime period for such frames. On that *alone* the bike was a bargain.
I did not mean to imply it was much of a collectible. Unless it was put back to as-original. And even then, it'll never be truly original of course.
I know, for that price, I'd have been happy to have it if it had been my size. My point was, warts and all, it was still a great deal. of course... that does depend on what floats one's boat.
I also agree that whoever had the frame modified should be tarred, feathered, and run out of town. Especially because of that down-tube shifter modification..gah.
Charles Andrews
Los Angeles