Here is a response from the "original owner" and seller of the Colnago. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL USA
"No dents no Rust. There are scratches in the paint. I wore a watch and it would scratch the right side when I shifted. Here is some information that another fellow has asked for.
I will do my best! I am the original owner. It was purchased at Jim?s Bike Shop in Akron Ohio. When I bought the bike I was in my late 20's and weighed 140 pounds. Do the math and I am a lot heaver. This bike is made for speed. I am no longer made for speed. I am made for comfort!! It is just too uncomfortable for me to ride. It is very stiff and I feel every grain of dirt in the road in my hands and arms.
The Derailleurs, hubs, brakes are all Campy. I can?t see a model name on them. The Stem and Handle Bars are Cinelli. The Saddle is a Concor San Marco Superlegra. The Seat post is Bontrager graphite. The tires are Wobler. NOTE: They are as old as the bike and should be replaced. "
-----Original Message----- From: Jon M. Crate <Jon@FAI.US> To: 'jim abt' <jamesabt@charter.net>; Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 7:20 pm Subject: Re: [CR] Colnago on eBay
Jim, in the sellers defense, he has one e-bay feedback in the last 12 months - not your frequent lister type.
Sometimes, I love to see poorly placed ads because they can often be had for a song. I have purchased things specifically to place a better ad and make enough to cover the shipping and trouble. This one is tempting. One could hit the buy it now, ride it for a few months and place a deserving ad and net $500 to $1000 - but is it worth the bad Karma especially now knowing it is the original owner?
Jon M. Crate Marietta, Georgia USA
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of jim abt Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 3:05 PM To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR] Colnago on eBay
Ok, call me a paranoid disgusting old fool but when I see a cycle of this caliber with the way that it is advertised I just can not help but feel that the rightful owner may be out there somewhere looking for their stolen relic. Check out item #160431259205 and see what you all think. I sent the seller a "come on get with it" email that I am sure I will get a nice reply for (deserving). I am probably all wrong and if I am a sincerely apologize. Seeya
Jim Abt
Wausau, Wi. USA