12 week build - Steel Colnago

wireit2me

Six of us (family) have pooled together to build a bike for the father-in-law, we have 12 weeks, so now the fun begins. Father inlaw is French and he likes classic - so we trying to source a used Colnago, size 54-56, must be something old styled (classic), good frame the other bits we will try and keep as original as we can. So I have been that told this (Boards.ie) the best place to post my desperate ply/cry - "where do I start" - can someone point me in the right direction, any shops sell used yolks like this, anyone here have something lying up in attic seeking new home - prepared to travel anywhere in country.... Thank in advance :-)

AstraMonti

What's the budget? Colnago and old.. means €€€

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/COLNAGO-FRAME-STEEL-NOS-SIZE-54X53-SUPER-91-VERY-RARE-/260900904663?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item3cbee7ded7#ht_1960wt_1396

Tomred13

Hi
might not suit ya but before christmas i saw a yellow colnago with old campag in the Bolton Cycles on Bolton st, it was a complete bike and was hanging in the window. dont know what the condition was but might be worth checking out.

abcdggs

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi
might not suit ya but before christmas i saw a yellow colnago with old campag in the Bolton Cycles on Bolton st, it was a complete bike and was hanging in the window. dont know what the condition was but might be worth checking out.

It has dura ace, not sure if it's still there though

ROK ON

Cyclogical on the quays in Dublin have had a steel framed Colnago (master x lite???) hanging from the ceiling for over a year now. I was ther before Christmas and it was still there.

Red frame with some chrome. A beaut.

smush76

AstraMonti wrote: »

What's the budget? Colnago and old.. means €€€

true, a sense of the budget would help determine what might be available, likewise a preference for certain component groups such as campagnolo or shimano would be something to bear in mind when choosing a complete build, some wont mind shimano on a vintage colnago others will abhor at the idea. If in doubt Campagnolo all the way.
Colnago still offer steel frames so building new is always an option.
If it were for me I would want this....
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/COLNAGO-REGAL-ARABESQUE-Columbus-Campagnolo-C-Record-Delta-/250985091955?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item3a6fe09373
but then probably complain about the color (btw I think this is grossly over priced) There are lots of sites out there to expand your search, I'll start with the obvious
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/
and I'm sure other forum members will add to this
happy hunting:)

happytramp

Ebay always has a good selection. This one looks nice

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colnago-Super-frame-1980s-columbus-tubing-/270907914517?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f135eb915#ht_500wt_1156

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colnago-Super-original-Italian-vintage-frame-and-fork-1980-campagnolo-/320844425372?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4ab3d1689c#ht_654wt_1270

Also the classified section of the 'London fixed-gear and single speed' website is a goldmine of old bikes and parts.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colnago-Super-frame-1980s-columbus-tubing-/270907914517?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f135eb915#ht_500wt_1156

studiorat

The full bikes are going for €1,500 to €1,700 here...


http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vintage-Road-bike-frame-fork-early-1970s-Colnago-Branded-55-5cm-Campagnolo-/290667322295?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ad1f5bb7#ht_5551wt_952


Olmo or Vitus could be worth a look also.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/olmo-bike-frame-VINTAGE-/170774822379?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27c2f8fdeb#ht_500wt_1200

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-VITUS-DURAL-979-ROAD-BIKE-FRAMESET-JOSE-CATIEAU-CYCLES-/140697002169?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item20c231e0b9#ht_13899wt_1185

Junior

you could also take a look at a concorde

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056539818

kuro_man

http://dublin.gumtree.ie/c-Stuff-for-Sale-sports-leisure-travel-Classic-French-Racer-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ350540127

studiorat

kuro_man wrote: »

http://dublin.gumtree.ie/c-Stuff-for-Sale-sports-leisure-travel-Classic-French-Racer-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ350540127

Drilled chain-set, very "classic".

TheBlaaMan

Heres a few, and some food for thought...
http://www.retrospectivecycles.com/

studiorat

Here's an interesting one. http://www.retrospectivecycles.com/de-franceschi/

They are still making bikes too.

A couple of tweeks and it could be really nice.

Tomred13

Words of wisdom from 7060 km away.. pretty impressive Smush!!!

smush76 wrote: »

true, a sense of the budget would help determine what might be available, likewise a preference for certain component groups such as campagnolo or shimano would be something to bear in mind when choosing a complete build, some wont mind shimano on a vintage colnago others will abhor at the idea. If in doubt Campagnolo all the way.
Colnago still offer steel frames so building new is always an option.
If it were for me I would want this....
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/COLNAGO-REGAL-ARABESQUE-Columbus-Campagnolo-C-Record-Delta-/250985091955?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item3a6fe09373
but then probably complain about the color (btw I think this is grossly over priced) There are lots of sites out there to expand your search, I'll start with the obvious
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/
and I'm sure other forum members will add to this
happy hunting:)

happytramp

This would get any classic Italian build off to a good start.

Full Campagnolo Gran Sport group set.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Campagnolo-G-S-Groupset-70s-Vintage-/220948221429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33718a4df5#ht_1153wt_1270

wireit2me

Thanks to everyone for all the links and info.

Budget - 1600 euro
Size - 54,56cm
Colour - any
Condition - good, excellent
Groupset - pref Campagnolo
Wheels - crossing that bridge with what will be left of the budget .

Im following up on some of the info given here, I have been into cycological and spoken to a member of staff there. There is an interesting frame there - bit pricy. I don't know how to paste images of what we trying to achieve, hopefully in few weeks, i will know how and post first pics of the build.

Thanks again to all.

petethedrummer

you could get a new old style frame like the Guerciotti's on planet-x.

With a modern groupset, wheels & dropout spacing; spares can be easily found. And they can be made to look pretty sexy.

Holyboy

petethedrummer wrote: »

you could get a new old style frame like the Guerciotti's on planet-x.

With a modern groupset, wheels & dropout spacing; spares can be easily found. And they can be made to look pretty sexy.

That's a horrid looking bike(hope it's not one of yours:p) what's up with the cable housing? I like ample housing but that's just over doing it and don't get me started on the tyre logos:pac:

petethedrummer

Holyboy wrote: »

That's a horrid looking bike(hope it's not one of yours:p) what's up with the cable housing? I like ample housing but that's just over doing it and don't get me started on the tyre logos:pac:

I agree on the cable housing and the wheels, but i like the shape of the frame and the look of the groupset. And i'd rather find replacement parts for that groupset than an old one.

any other modern steel frame is gonna pretty much eat up the entire budget.

Like this... they should call it purple rain.

http://www.enigmabikes.com/clearance2.html

Holyboy

petethedrummer wrote: »

I agree on the cable housing and the wheels, but i like the shape of the frame and the look of the groupset. And i'd rather find replacement parts for that groupset than an old one.

any other modern steel frame is gonna pretty much eat up the entire budget.

Like this... they should call it purple rain.

http://www.enigmabikes.com/clearance2.html

That is one smexy frame, to hell with money, I say we should all ride around on pieces of art like this one, it would surely make the world a better place.

kumate_champ07

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Very-rare-NOS-Zullo-Columbus-MAX-frame-set-mint-condition-/110824663072?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item19cdaa2820

granda

http://hilarystone.com/index.html
here's a site some of the stuff looks good but i've never bought anything soi dont know what there like for delivery times etc

dancecatz2000

I have a 1990 Basso Lotto Columbus SLX steel frame, italian thread, 1" chrome Fork, Brand new never built but has a few scratches from the shed. 57cm, Have ment to build up years ago but other projects keep getting in the way.

dancecatz2000

also triple Chorus chainset front and rear mechs 10spd, Centaur triple leavers, Maybe Zonda wheelset,

smush76

love those old Basso's, might be a tad big for the op but you shouldn't have any problems shifting that..at the right price of course..beautiful frame set.

dancecatz2000

what would you reckon would be a good price to sell it at.

gman2k

dancecatz2000 wrote: »

I have a 1990 Basso Lotto Columbus SLX steel frame, italian thread, 1" chrome Fork, Brand new never built but has a few scratches from the shed. 57cm, Have ment to build up years ago but other projects keep getting in the way.

Nice, very very nice........

I love sheds like your! (Gimme a shout if you are looking to sell sometime)

Miklos

dancecatz2000 wrote: »

what would you reckon would be a good price to sell it at.

Have a look at eBay to get an idea for pricing, it's handy.

letape

dancecatz2000 wrote: »

I have a 1990 Basso Lotto Columbus SLX steel frame, italian thread, 1" chrome Fork, Brand new never built but has a few scratches from the shed. 57cm, Have ment to build up years ago but other projects keep getting in the way.

Very nice Basso - I had the same model, in Blue and White in 1992. Still have the catalog somewhere!