Bianchi Trofeo?

Tarckives Bikes
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hey, looking for a replacement for my trusty steed (1977 schwinn letour).
found this on ebay, thought maybe I’d ask what people thought of it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0240660028

any opinions? would it be foolish to drop up to 800 on it?

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Looks nice, early brifters though.

For $800 you could do something really nice off jenson / performance / BD.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/ ... ra+07.aspx http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/ ... ke+07.aspx
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You can do better on Ebay, if you’re patient. Also, I wouldn’t buy a Bianchi because I find the market overvalues them. I recently got this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi … 0268971025

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edit: jaques posted.
wow, alright, yeah, probably going to keep looking haha

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+1
Why? I have no idea.

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Damn.

Ya. People get stupid about celeste Bianchis.

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^ Try looking for a Gios or a Rossin. Some of the nicer Italian bikes at a fraction of the price of some of the bigger names.

Edit: was answering Frank but was beaten to it

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Anyone know of any other makers who are undervalued?

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Tommanasini…

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Holy shit: http://cgi.ebay.com/1992-Basso-Astra-55 … dZViewItem

Someone please buy this.

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^^wish i could :confused:

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[quote=“JACQUES”]Holy shit: http://cgi.ebay.com/1992-Basso-Astra-55 … dZViewItem

Someone please buy this.[/quote]

holy shit i want that so bad. i can make it fit me, right?

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This would make for a sweet build.

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One apostrophe completely changes the meaning of that bike:

Faggin’

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that faggin is gorgeous.
christ, dont tempt me.

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I was about to say this.

You’re going to pay a huge premium for a celeste-colored bike.

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i am not mature enough to own a bike made by “faggin”

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That Gios is everything i want in a road bike except not a 52.

good score on that one dude.

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I had a Trofeo back in highschool of about the same vintage. Great frame but meh parts (Campy Mirage)… I think they were near that price new so I think you could do better for the money.

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[quote=“death is certain”]That Gios is everything i want in a road bike except not a 52.

good score on that one dude.[/quote]

It’s a bit on the small side for me, especially with the short TT. Price was too good to pass up. I guess I’m gonna need a long seat post and stem.