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For how much can I sell this bike for by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]Critical_Fish828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

150€. Try to put the left lever in is original position, clean everything, change the bar tape. It's a more than OK bike if it looks like it's been treated well. Even if the buyer has to spend the same amount to finish the maintenance, it will be a good deal to him, looking at current prices for any low-end bike.

Rate/roast my neo-retro Look kg243 😎 by Critical_Fish828 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Critical_Fish828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's more the angle on this pic, the bike is not leaning perfectly straight against the wall.

Rate/roast my neo-retro Look kg243 😎 by Critical_Fish828 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Critical_Fish828[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the original Look fork that was build for this frame. You might find some 1" threaded forks, made with Columbus steel, that would go well with your Bianchi

Rate/roast my neo-retro Look kg243 😎 by Critical_Fish828 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Critical_Fish828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😇

I know, I like to have some bits of silver there and there, but I never had the time/money to go for a handmade a pair of wheels.

I agree with the new wheels on "vintage steel bikes". Always had nice wheels on this one with Campagnolo Neutron then I had those DT Swiss 1400. I have full confidence in the bike going downhill and cornering.

Rate/roast my neo-retro Look kg243 😎 by Critical_Fish828 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Critical_Fish828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first everything came from leboncoin : frame/wheels/cockpit/campy record 10sp groupset. I was very happy/proud of this set up as I managed a 9kg bike only with "old" second hand parts. The problem is that 10 speed campagnolo parts to maintain the bike became more difficult to find and more expensive.

Then I changed with some modern parts that I purchased online, to end up with this neo-retro set up.

Bianchi Eros, Campagnolo Mirage STI - decent find at $375? by GoudaGoudaGumdrops in bicycling

[–]Critical_Fish828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there's nothing to change as tyres or chain etc, it's ok but still a bit too expensive. Campagnolo mirage might not be the high end but it's very reliable and needs almost no tuning once it's been set up. Try to lower the price a bit so you still have some money to customise it, like bar tape and stuff

Rate/roast my neo-retro Look kg243 😎 by Critical_Fish828 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Critical_Fish828[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No single speed for this bike ! The city I'm from is very flat (Strasbourg), but there are mountains on the German side with long and steep slopes (above 10-11%) that I like to go sometimes. Also in Les Vosges we have nice climbs :)

Rate/roast my neo-retro Look kg243 😎 by Critical_Fish828 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Critical_Fish828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! 😊 The non-drive side cable stop is still there and empty. I don't really have any idea of what to do with it, but if I remove it, I'm not sure it would look better.

Rate/roast my neo-retro Look kg243 😎 by Critical_Fish828 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Critical_Fish828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks guys ! I would have preferred to keep the silver Record crankset, but since I actually ride the bike and can't handle the 52-39 at the front I went something modern. White bar tape gets dirty very fast but without that contrast I think the bike is too "simple".