FOR SALE: Colnago Master 1st Gen 1988 or 1989 "Team Malvor" colours

clod71

I need to make space in the shed and reluctantly I'm selling my Colnago Master.
It is a Master 1st Gen, should be a 1988 or 1989 in "Team Malvor" colours rebuilt with a Campagnolo Athena Carbon 11sp (52/36) and a set of Zonda.
She's a beauty and I'm not sure I'm doing the right thing...
Anyway, I'm thinking 750 euro as a price for the forum.
Not in sales anywhere else for now.

Thank you

EDIT: Size is 535x535 mm

fat bloke

Offer preliminary asking - subject to viewing and sizing - what size is it?

clod71

fat bloke wrote: »

Offer preliminary asking - subject to viewing and sizing - what size is it?

53cm

fat bloke

Also, I'm presuming it's mechanically functional, that you're near Dublin for viewing / collection, and that it's a steel frame?

(I'm no classic Colnago expert!).

fat bloke

clod71 wrote: »

53cm

Ah sh1t...

Is that a 53 top tube? It looks bigger!

fat bloke

Ok, well if it is a 53 then I have to reluctantly withdraw. I'm a 56. I already have a master olympic in a 54 which is too small for me.

clod71

fat bloke wrote: »

Ok, well if it is a 53 then I have to reluctantly withdraw. I'm a 56. I already have a master olympic in a 54 which is too small for me.

It is a 53, maybe 53,5 but it would be definitely too small for you... Thanks for the offer anyway @fatbloke.

Also for the rest of the audience I'm in Cork and it is a steel frame (classic Columbus Gilco tubing).
The frame is structurally sound and straight as a blade, stiff and very reactive, but it hasn't been restored so the paint carries the signs of time.
Mechanically perfect, well lubed and as silent as a roe deer.


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magicbastarder

pics aren't working?
not that i'm gonna buy it, but i wanna see it!

clod71

magicbastarder wrote: »

pics aren't working?
not that i'm gonna buy it, but i wanna see it!

pictures uploaded.

Quigs Snr

2nd gen. 1st gen was 83 to 85 roughly and had external cable routing along the top tube.

I think you are right about it being 87/88 too because it still has the raked fork instead of the straight through.

I have a couple of these of varying ages. Love this colour scheme and the Neo retro thing you have going on there.

Whats your height ? Length of stem.. and you are sure the top tube is 53cm ? Finally.. chrome work... everything else I can restore, but the chrome is just not worth doing on the lugwork if that is rusted.

clod71

Quigs Snr wrote: »

2nd gen. 1st gen was 83 to 85 roughly and had external cable routing along the top tube.

I think you are right about it being 87/88 too because it still has the raked fork instead of the straight through.

I have a couple of these of varying ages. Love this colour scheme and the Neo retro thing you have going on there.

Whats your height ? Length of stem.. and you are sure the top tube is 53cm ? Finally.. chrome work... everything else I can restore, but the chrome is just not worth doing on the lugwork if that is rusted.

Thanks for your input Quigs, very appreciated and yes, I love the whole neo retro thing myself. It is actually what made me buy the frame in the first place... The project was always and only about that.
I bought the frame in Italy. The rear spacing was already 130mm as the bike had already been built by the previous owner with a 10sp drivetrain, so I didn't have to do any cold setting...

I will take more pictures later and in particular a few pics of the lugs I will also measure the TT again.
I don't think the bike has got a rust problem, but like I said I'll take a few close pics and I'll let you judge that yourself.
The stem is a Fizik 100mm, 6 degrees. I am 5' 7" or 171 cm tall, just a tad bit more than a dwarf...

Thank you

clod71

added a few other pics ... Looks like I can't add more than 5

clod71

Quigs Snr wrote: »

and you are sure the top tube is 53cm ? Finally.. chrome work...

Quigs/fatbloke, you were right...

The Horizontal is 53,5cm CC
The Vertical is also 53,5cm CT

Quigs Snr

clod71 wrote: »

Quigs/fatbloke, you were right...

The Horizontal is 53,5cm CC
The Vertical is also 53,5cm CT

Borderline size for me then. Have an identical size in a mint mid 90's Master Olympic that I can't bring myself to sell on.

MojoMaker

fat bloke wrote: »

I already have a master olympic in a 54 which is too small for me.

Interesting

iwillhtfu

Oh I'd really like this bike...

Not knowing a whole lot about sizing on these but using fatbloke as a yard stick if it doesn't fit him it'll not fit me. What size roughly would this frame size suit appreciate its a little finger in the air measuring but a guess 5'4 - 5'8

clod71

I am 171 cm (circa 5'7) and it fits me quite well with 20mm layback seatpost and a 100mm stem.
My inside leg is 81 cm
Cranks are 170 mm
The bar is 42 cm
70 cm from the center of the BB to the top of the saddle.

clod71

I guess it's too small for you @iwillhtfu ?

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RobFowl

I shouldn't be, but am interested in the frame as a project.
Would be looking to build up with period components so not that pushed on what is one it (that said not criticising you at all, looks lovely as it is).
If no one offers you a good price for the full bike I'd be interested in the frame....

clod71

RobFowl wrote: »

I shouldn't be, but am interested in the frame as a project.
Would be looking to build up with period components so not that pushed on what is one it (that said not criticising you at all, looks lovely as it is).
If no one offers you a good price for the full bike I'd be interested in the frame....

Thanks for the offer Rob. I would prefer to sell it as it is, but disassembling and splitting might also work for me as I have a turbo bike with a 10sp groupset, which could do with an upgrade.

RobFowl

clod71 wrote: »

Thanks for the offer Rob. I would prefer to sell it as it is, but disassembling and splitting might also work for me as I have a turbo bike with a 10sp groupset, which could do with an upgrade.

Keep with it , am sure it will sell complete but if not .......

magicbastarder

if i win the lotto tonight, expect a call from me.
you wait ages for a bike your size to show up, and then two come along in quick succession...

RobFowl

magicbastarder wrote: »

if i win the lotto tonight, expect a call from me.
you wait ages for a bike your size to show up, and then two come along in quick succession...

If you want a steel classic these are the ones to go for !

magicbastarder

oh, i know...

Quigs Snr

RobFowl wrote: »

I shouldn't be, but am interested in the frame as a project.
Would be looking to build up with period components so not that pushed on what is one it (that said not criticising you at all, looks lovely as it is).
If no one offers you a good price for the full bike I'd be interested in the frame....

If it did come to that rob, i would consider taking wheels, groupset and quill adapter off you.

LollipopJimmy

That's very pretty.

If Rob was interested in the frame I could be interested in the groupset depending on price.

Edit: Sorry didn't see post above

clod71

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

That's very pretty.

If Rob was interested in the frame I could be interested in the groupset depending on price.

400 for the frameset
Including a Campagnolo headset, an 80mm quill stem and a vintage bar (not sure if 25,4 or 26 mm clamp)

300 for the groupset
(PT cups, carbon cranks, chainrings 52/36, FD, RD, cassette (12-27), chain, carbon shifters, Skeleton brakes)

I will keep the Zonda...
Take it away before I change my mind please

LollipopJimmy

If Quigs doesn't want the groupset I'll take it

clod71

Ok folks, I'm very sorry but after some considerations I think I will sell only the frameset and keep the Athena Carbon and the wheels for a Winter bike project in the months to come...

How does 400 euro sound for the frameset @RobFowl

LollipopJimmy

clod71 wrote: »

Ok folks, I'm very sorry but after some considerations I think I will sell only the frameset and keep the Athena Carbon and the wheels for a Winter bike project in the months to come...

How does 400 euro sound for the frameset @RobFowl

My bank manager has passed on his thanks.

clod71

Quigs Snr wrote: »

If it did come to that rob, i would consider taking wheels, groupset and quill adapter off you.

If I manage to sell the frame, the quill adapter is yours Quigs...

RobFowl

400 for that frame sounds good...
Where are you?
Seat post and headset/quill adaptor included?

Edit
have to have a bit of a think !

mp31

Oh my ....<drool emoji here>

What . A . Beautiful . Bike

I can't afford it so I'm going to change the subject... Is that fake grass you have in your garden? Where did you get it from? I want to get some so I don't have to mow the flipping lawn anymore.

clod71

RobFowl wrote: »

400 for that frame sounds good...
Where are you?
PS that is an offer.
Seat post and headset/quill adaptor included?

I'm in Cork.
Thank you Rob, offer accepted.
Headset and quill adapter included and I can also leave you the seatpost, no problem.

clod71

mp31 wrote: »

Oh my ....<drool emoji here>

What . A . Beautiful . Bike

I can't afford it so I'm going to change the subject... Is that fake grass you have in your garden? Where did you get it from? I want to get some so I don't have to mow the flipping lawn anymore.

Lol...
I got it in Hanleys in Cork.
Best thing I've ever done...
You just reminded me I've also a petrol lawnmower to sell and that would also free up the shed!!!

clod71

clod71 wrote: »

I'm in Cork.
Thank you Rob, offer accepted.
Headset and quill adapter included and I can also leave you the seatpost, no problem.

@RobFowl, are you still interested?

RobFowl

Not at the moment as something came up I wasn't expecting. Maybe if still there in a month or so though..

RobFowl

Not at the moment as something came up I wasn't expecting. Maybe if still there in a month or so though..

clod71

ok, thanks Rob...

Frame + fork + headset + stem adatper + seatpost + stem 100mm
400 euro

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clod71

Ok, from talking to different people I understand that the 750 euro price tag for the whole bike was a lot more attractive than the 400 euro for the frame on its own...
I need to have this bike gone, but I would prefer to sell it to someone here on the forum...
So the full bike package is back again

750 euro for the whole bike
380 euro for the frameset + bits

Open to offers...

ger.c

Hi I’m interested in full bike, could you get it to Dublin? Cheers Ger

clod71

ger.c wrote: »

Hi I’m interested in full bike, could you get it to Dublin? Cheers Ger

Ger - I would be struggling with getting the bike to Dublin, I'm afraid...
I'd prefer to sell it to someone who can come to see it and pick it up.

clod71

Until the end of the weekend, the frameset is on sale for only 360 euro
It's a real bargain!!!

:eek::eek::eek:

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clod71

magicbastarder

why not bring it along to the oldvelos weekend in waterford? you will be in a much more target-rich environment than here...

clod71

magicbastarder wrote: »

why not bring it along to the oldvelos weekend in waterford? you will be in a much more target-rich environment than here...

Oh... That's a great idea, thanks! When is that on? An occasion to meet some people too...

EDIT: is it this event on August 26th? http://www.oldvelos.com/program-of-events-oldvelos-vintage-classic/

iwillhtfu

clod71 wrote: »

Oh... That's a great idea, thanks! When is that on? An occasion to meet some people too...

EDIT: is it this event on August 26th? http://www.oldvelos.com/program-of-events-oldvelos-vintage-classic/

I think they have a swap meet at this event also one on May 12th Brendan has a thread open and he's a gentleman.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057950087

clod71

Thanks Lee, I've seen the open thread only after editing my post... :rolleyes:
I might call around, if I have a chance...

clod71

Going now on Donedeal for 850 euro.
Boardies price 750 euro

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clod71

After a few spins, I've decided to keep this iconic steel and use it as a summer commuter.
So, the sale is off.
Thank you all for the offers and thanks to the mods.

Cheers!

tonytiger81

Is this back up for sale on donedeal?