Apologies if any of you have already gotten this - my email system has had the hiccups lately ...My friend (and former CR lister) Richard (Rich) Jones-Bammanwants to move his classic Pinarelloalong to its next caretaker. The bike has an interesting history, and I\u2019ll letRich tell it in his own words: \u201cAs much asI love owning this beauty, in all truth, I've only ridden it once, and that wasfor a brief jaunt to ensure that everything worked. If it were a bit moreobviously "used", I might actually get out and ride it occasionally,but it was so clearly babied by its former owner that I feel a bit guilty aboutsubjecting it to our crappy roads, and potentially picking up a scratch or two.I have to think that someone within the retro crowd would appreciate it forwhat it is, i.e., a fine example of early '80s Italian craftsmanship. Unfortunately, I'm no longer in touch with that part of the bike world, whichis why I'm asking for a bit of help posting it on the CR list if it still exists.It's a 60cm, purchased in Trieste in a small pro shop (Cicli di Capponi) in1984 and is equipped with a full pantographed SR gruppo (even the stem, the toeclips and the straps are emblazoned with the marque's logo); it has no modeldesignation, having instead the name of the shop on the top tube (and thenon-drive chainstay). Paint is in remarkable shape, given its Italianorigins, but the transfers are falling off. Oh, and there's a spare setof wheels, or rather the original tubulars; the first owner had a pair ofclinchers built up at Colorado Cyclist shortly after getting home with thebike. I repacked all of the bearings, added new cables/housing,etc. With the exception of the transfers, it's in show condition. I've just finished taking a series of highrez pix, which you'll find here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/28930998@N04/sets/72157622112925228/show/ Should there be a need for more, I'm set up in my shop to take care of suchrequests very quickly.The basic specs are:Seat tube: 60cm ctcTop tube: 58.5cm ctcNo idea what the angles might be, but presume some sort of "race"geometryFull Campy SR (as far as I can tell; correct me if I'm wrong, please), with thefollowing pantographed components:ChainringsSeatpostStemShifters(Note: the brake levers somehow escaped the attention of the panto artist,probably because they're drilled already)Here's the story:Purchased in 1984 (so I suppose it could actually be a bit earlier) by a Marineofficer stationed in the Mediterranean for several months. He had itcrated and shipped back to the States, where it was largely hung on display inhis garage in Colorado. He was an avid cyclist, but primarily rode one ofhis other bikes . As a result, this bike saw virtually no use, other thanthe occasional jaunt to show it off. He did have a second set of clincherwheels built by Colorado Cyclist (MA40s w/Record hubs; 32 spokes front andrear), which are currently on the bike; the original tubulars are included, butthey're surprisingly not in great shape--need to be rebuilt if they're going tobe used. I bought the bike and a huge box of parts (mostly junk) from thewidow of the original owner, who had unfortunately died from a heart attackvery suddenly after retiring. I cleaned it up, regreased all of thebearings, replaced the cables and cable housing, added new bar tape, and had toreplace the brake hoods with NOS matching white covers (the originals were alsowhite). The bike comes with a bit of ephemera, including a musette andcycling cap from the original shop in Trieste, a saddle cover in blue vinyl(starting to fall apart) and a polyester Pinarello jersey (which I forgot tophotograph; typical early '80s with loud colors). Condition:I would rate this as Excellent +. There are a few small nicks in thefinish, and one notable scratch on the rear brake bridge (see the photo). Obviously, the transfers are shot, but I understand these things are now fairlyavailable as after-market items. The components show virtually no sign ofuse whatsoever, confirming the story that this bike was considered more a pieceof art than functional transportation by its previous owner. I wouldimagine that it would look even more dazzling if someone really wanted to stripit down and wax and polish everything. I was content to give it just asimple cleaning as I put it together. To my knowledge, what you see (withthe exception of the wheels currently on the bike; see above) is exactly whatwas delivered upon purchase in 1984 (excluding cables, housing and bar tape, ofcourse).Shipping:Because of the size of the frame, and the condition of the bike, I will packthis in two boxes, so shipping is bound to be a bit pricey. I use FedEx, asthey have been much easier to deal with. Alternatively, pickup is welcomeand/or I would be willing to deliver this to the Boston area.Asking price:$1500plus actual shipping costs via FedEx. \u201cPlease contact Rich directly via hisemail address in the header.Dave RossPortola Valley, California, USA