ALAN
An early attempt at aluminum. Reliability should be considered. The bike still lives on today in its cyclocross version as either Alan or Guerciotti aluminum. The Alan frames were very attractive and very light. They featured some interesting engraving on the lugs. Unlike today's modern aluminum, these have a soft ride. Many enjoy riding these, especially lightweight or particularly smooth riders. It was common to deck out an Alan with special lightweight trick components. For a nice N.R. Alan road model figure perhaps $650. S.R. is probably more appropriate, perhaps worth $750. With some correct early lightweight goodies perhaps maybe more.
http://www.alanbike.net
The name "ALAN" is actually an acronym for the Italian equivalent of "ALuminum ANodized."
http://www.alanbike.net
Atala
Quality generally ranges from reasonable to downright scary. Importantly, these were among the few bikes to enter the U.S. before the early 70's bike boom that were of any quality. look for examples with nice chrome. Atala had some nice track bikes - all chrome with nice painted panels which had an attractive translucent quality. Because these bikes were both mid-level and very common, their value is based mostly on their parts. N.R. bikes except Universal brakes valued about $550. With N.R. brakes about $600.
Atala track bikes, as described above, are attractive. That doesn't make them particularly valuable. Nice examples about $550.
As a small word of caution, don't be terribly excited buy seemingly ornate lugs with cut outs on some Atala models. Such frames are very common and not terribly unique or desirable. In Italy, they are everywhere - even on the typical commuter bike.
[Atala had the only bicycle in the $150 price range in the early 1970s, with Fiamme rims and Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo hubs. No, it wasn't anything fancy, but it would stop in the wet! -- John Allen]
Atala track bikes, as described above, are attractive. That doesn't make them particularly valuable. Nice examples about $550.
As a small word of caution, don't be terribly excited buy seemingly ornate lugs with cut outs on some Atala models. Such frames are very common and not terribly unique or desirable. In Italy, they are everywhere - even on the typical commuter bike.
[Atala had the only bicycle in the $150 price range in the early 1970s, with Fiamme rims and Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo hubs. No, it wasn't anything fancy, but it would stop in the wet! -- John Allen]
Bianchi
One could write a book about Bianchi. This company defines the notion of racing heritage. There are lots of Bianchi models, many are dazzling, many are dogs. Remember that Bianchi makes bicycles for both racers and those cycling for basic transportation. Early top-end Bianchi bikes using the satanic but nonetheless fabled Campy Cambio Corsa shifter (move the lever, slide the wheel, shift, etc) system should be worth close to $3000. Somewhat later top-end models such as the one recently shown in Bicycling Magazine similar to the bike Coppi rode are also worth close to $3000. Details are everything, so a bike lacking the right bits and not original might only be worth a small fraction of this amount. The bike with original paint, correct saddle and rims, and in a saleable size will fetch the top dollars. Similar bikes without the right stuff might be hard to sell for $1000. Top-end Bianchi models from the early 60's through early 70's should be worth close to $2000. With Bianchi bikes, I sense that originality is more important than with other bikes - that might only be a guess. Size is also important. Early Bianchi bikes are so well known that foreign buyers should have interest in them. That means that smaller sizes could tend to be worth more. This is more true when dealing with very early examples. Late 70's Specialissima models no longer featured the integral headset. Such bikes seem less distinctive - Super Record models by then perhaps worth $1,200. Early 80's models seemed to become more generic. Figure $850 for Super Record and $700 for N.R.. There was a Competizione model in the mid 60' `s that featured 27" wheels and was a tourer. Such models, which also have the integral headset, are worth about $600. Note that there were many lesser models of Bianchi bikes that look the part but are really pretenders. The notable feature is they have seamed tubing which implies a less then noble purpose. Such bikes are fun to play with but are only worth a few hundred at most. Bianchi produced a Centenario bike in the early 80's using early C-Record components. They even had (at least some did) large flange C-Record hubs. These bikes should become collectors pieces soon if not already. To pay $1,500 -$2000 for one would probably be reasonable.
In 1987 an Argentin 'commemorative' bike was available on a limited basis. It was the top of the line Bianchi for 1987-88. It is also sometimes called a Specialissima X-4 and was equipped with early Campy C-record and Campy Cobalto brakes. Columbus SLX tubing. Lots of custom engraving included the head tube emblem, fork crown, seat stays, lugs had a "B" cutout; the rear brake-bridge was engraved with an "X-4". Black chromed (or painted) head tube, fork, rear stays - Celeste everywhere else. They were not found in any US Bianchi Catalogues, and they retailed at about $2075. Since few people know of these frames, bargains can be had!
http://www.bianchi.com
http://www.bianchi.com
Bridgestone
Bridgestone is an enormous multinational company, one of the largest tire companies in the world...and a fairly small bicycle company, with its own factory in Japan. In the late 1980s and early'90s, their U.S. bicycle division was run by Grant Petersen, a brilliant, talented and idiosyncratic designer. Petersen, a hard-core cyclist, marched to a "different drummer" than most of the industry. He introduced many innovations to the market, and also strongly resisted other trends and innovations that he didn't approve of.
Bridgestones have a backwards numbering system, and, generally, the lower the number, the higher the quality.
Bridgestones have a backwards numbering system, and, generally, the lower the number, the higher the quality.
Cinelli
Among the most sought-after of all vintage lightweights. A few heretics claim they are over rated. I say take a closer look and get a clue - or buy a Cannondale. Many Cinelli frames show exquisite mitering, smooth and even brazing, and lots of lug thinning. This is even true for many examples from the early 50's! Sure they have deep ugly file marks too - but that is only the surface! Add to the equation that many ride pretty close to perfection - at least as some would define it. Cinelli frames are also a visual feast with Italian style that just won't quit. In Japan, appreciation for Cinelli products is near cult-like. Over the past several years domestic prices have soared for prime examples. A Cinelli is an icon of cycling tradition. Sure, a few Cinelli frames have some lapses here and there - but don't miss the point. Cinelli frames defined the paradigm of a quality racing bike for decades. Late 40's to mid 50's models with Cinelli crest decal on fork blades are very rare! Road models under 58cm are perhaps worth about $4000. Track bikes, lower end tourers, or large bikes are worth perhaps $2,500. Mid 50's to late 60's top road models under 58cm should be worth $2,500.
Models with rare parts, such as early Record cranks with the raised lip around the pedal threads should be worth perhaps $3,500. Size will matter.
N.R. equipped bikes from 1968-1997 are prone to wide value fluctuations. For a brief period, such bikes in smaller sizes were very valuable in Japan. Prices have since fallen quite a bit due to Dollar/Yen changes and general economic conditions. Domestic prices now similar to those currently being paid by Japanese buyers. Figure bikes in guideline condition sized from 53cm to 59cm are worth about $2,400. Larger bikes seem to be worth somewhat less, while very large bikes (above 62cm) are probably worth only about $1,200. Smaller sizes in silver may be worth a bit more to buyers in Japan. It seems that Japanese buyers love Cinelli bikes in Silver!
Cinelli track bikes are worth about $1,500. Chrome models are worth perhaps a bit more as is always the case.
Model B Cinelli bikes are very nice but generally not worth more than $1,200. 4
Around 1978 Cinelli was sold to the Columbo family. There are bikes with either the new or old logo's from this period. Until about 1980, while the graphics could go either way, the brake bridges and bottom bracket shells had new Cinelli logs making these bikes recognizable. Headbadge examples are worth more, perhaps $1,600, although modern logo bikes from the same period are just as good. From around 1980 until perhaps 1981 or 1982, Cinelli bikes with the new logo using a 26.2 seatpost and the lugs with 3 holes in each were very nice. Many do not consider these to be "real" Cinelli bikes, but they are at least as good as many of the earlier ones. Apparently either some very good builders from the previous period continued on, or work was contracted to outside builders of considerable talent. These bikes from this period deserve to be classics in their own right. Their geometry is upright, yet the ride is comfortable. These are bikes designed for the fast short distance riding so common in the United States. They, nonetheless, will handle mountain descents with ease as well! These bikes are worth perhaps $1,500 and are worth every penny and then some.
Sometime around 1983 it all ended. The 26.2 sleeved seat lug was replaced wit a different cast model that used a 27.2 post. The familiar 3 hole lugs were gone as well. Quality during the following years took a pretty heavy hit as well. Many examples didn't even have chrome lugs. These examples in S.R. are worth about $800. By the late 80's quality improved and chrome lugs returned. It just, however, isn't the same.
more info about this frame: http://alex-sins.blogspot.com/2011/02/cinelli-story.html
Models with rare parts, such as early Record cranks with the raised lip around the pedal threads should be worth perhaps $3,500. Size will matter.
N.R. equipped bikes from 1968-1997 are prone to wide value fluctuations. For a brief period, such bikes in smaller sizes were very valuable in Japan. Prices have since fallen quite a bit due to Dollar/Yen changes and general economic conditions. Domestic prices now similar to those currently being paid by Japanese buyers. Figure bikes in guideline condition sized from 53cm to 59cm are worth about $2,400. Larger bikes seem to be worth somewhat less, while very large bikes (above 62cm) are probably worth only about $1,200. Smaller sizes in silver may be worth a bit more to buyers in Japan. It seems that Japanese buyers love Cinelli bikes in Silver!
Cinelli track bikes are worth about $1,500. Chrome models are worth perhaps a bit more as is always the case.
Model B Cinelli bikes are very nice but generally not worth more than $1,200. 4
Around 1978 Cinelli was sold to the Columbo family. There are bikes with either the new or old logo's from this period. Until about 1980, while the graphics could go either way, the brake bridges and bottom bracket shells had new Cinelli logs making these bikes recognizable. Headbadge examples are worth more, perhaps $1,600, although modern logo bikes from the same period are just as good. From around 1980 until perhaps 1981 or 1982, Cinelli bikes with the new logo using a 26.2 seatpost and the lugs with 3 holes in each were very nice. Many do not consider these to be "real" Cinelli bikes, but they are at least as good as many of the earlier ones. Apparently either some very good builders from the previous period continued on, or work was contracted to outside builders of considerable talent. These bikes from this period deserve to be classics in their own right. Their geometry is upright, yet the ride is comfortable. These are bikes designed for the fast short distance riding so common in the United States. They, nonetheless, will handle mountain descents with ease as well! These bikes are worth perhaps $1,500 and are worth every penny and then some.
Sometime around 1983 it all ended. The 26.2 sleeved seat lug was replaced wit a different cast model that used a 27.2 post. The familiar 3 hole lugs were gone as well. Quality during the following years took a pretty heavy hit as well. Many examples didn't even have chrome lugs. These examples in S.R. are worth about $800. By the late 80's quality improved and chrome lugs returned. It just, however, isn't the same.
more info about this frame: http://alex-sins.blogspot.com/2011/02/cinelli-story.html
Ciöcc
A bike with lots of quality variations. Not sure of all the details, but apparently Ciöcc is a name conjured up by a respected builder - his bikes were quite nice but the name got placed on a bunch of other bikes that were not of the same caliber. The San Cristobal was the most famous model and features funky chromed narrow lugs and fun cut-outs. There were real ones, then real copies, and today's modern day copy. Figure that for something late 70's in the San Cristobal a value of perhaps $1,200. For less exciting examples figure maybe $ 900 or $950. These are all generally great riders of classic Italian design.
more info about this frame: http://www.product-finder.net/reparto/Ciocc-San-Cristobal.asp
more info about this frame: http://www.product-finder.net/reparto/Ciocc-San-Cristobal.asp
Colnago
There are probably as many variations of these as Imelda Marcos has shoes. I remember going into Branford Bike in the late 70's or early 80's and seeing the bikes with the different types of Crimped (pre- Gilco) tubing. They all looked different. Maybe they were the same, but boy was I confused! Not sure when Colnago started, but in 1970 or 1971 Colnago had a different decal set. The headtube, seat ube, and downtube panels had a giant white square with the famous clover.[club?] Early models also have a fork crown with two holes on both outer sides of the crown. The lugs each had the clover cut-out that is either hand done or produced by the worlds most uncoordinated machine. These bikes are pre-bike boom models and are very uncommon. Prices in the low $ 2,000 should be considered reasonable. Size does matter here, so models under 52 cm and over 59cm will be potentially worth a good bit less.
By 1972 or 1973 the decals became more modern. Gone was the Comic-book graphics, although the style was quite similar. A Clover with "Colnago" written below on both the head tube and seat tube became the norm. The downtube, I believe, just said "Colnago". There was a special Eddy Merckx version during this period with fun pantographing and an awesome drilled chainring. For details see the current book on the Tour which contains a photo of Merckx next to a bike which is clearly a Colnago. The regular version of the bike should be worth close to $1,800, while the Merckx model maybe $2,200.
By the early 70's the bike boom was under way and Colnago pumped out bikes as though the future of humankind was at stake. These mid 70's bikes should be worth about $1,000. Note that interest in these bikes is deep. It is well known that Colnago frames were built like - well, let's not go there. More importantly, Colnago frames almost always ride like a dream. That is more important. For that reason it is easy to sell an older Colnago.
By the late 70's Colnago had even more frame varieties. We never could figure out the difference between a Mexico and a Super. In fact, everyone who tried to explain it to us has been contradicted by other "experts". Mexico models, I believe, should have different chainstays. Then again, the gold plated Mexico I once saw seemed absolutely identical to a Super. I hope someone can help out with this! Regardless, late 70's Colnagos should be worth about $900 or so, same for early 80's examples. There were some nice looking examples in the early 80's with crimped top and downtubes. They ride wonderfully, although some had paint that peels if you look at it.
There were some late 70's and early 80's examples that are built with the soul of an Italian Huffy. These sad examples are probably worth $ 675. The notable characteristic of these is a hideous seatstay attachment.
In the early 80's the Master model was evolving. The 1983 World Championship bike ridden by Saronni was gorgeous. With Candy Red (Wine Color), white panels and black lettering, these bikes are future collector gems. They often have crimping on the top and downtube, An example of this in guideline condition should be worth perhaps $ 1,500. A very sought after example is the Arabesque. Very ornate lugs, sometimes chrome, these are for many the most sought after Colnago. Produced until quite recently, a guideline condition bike with S.R./N.R. part mix should be worth about $2,000. To pay a bit more is not unreasonable.
http://www.colnago.com/
By 1972 or 1973 the decals became more modern. Gone was the Comic-book graphics, although the style was quite similar. A Clover with "Colnago" written below on both the head tube and seat tube became the norm. The downtube, I believe, just said "Colnago". There was a special Eddy Merckx version during this period with fun pantographing and an awesome drilled chainring. For details see the current book on the Tour which contains a photo of Merckx next to a bike which is clearly a Colnago. The regular version of the bike should be worth close to $1,800, while the Merckx model maybe $2,200.
By the early 70's the bike boom was under way and Colnago pumped out bikes as though the future of humankind was at stake. These mid 70's bikes should be worth about $1,000. Note that interest in these bikes is deep. It is well known that Colnago frames were built like - well, let's not go there. More importantly, Colnago frames almost always ride like a dream. That is more important. For that reason it is easy to sell an older Colnago.
By the late 70's Colnago had even more frame varieties. We never could figure out the difference between a Mexico and a Super. In fact, everyone who tried to explain it to us has been contradicted by other "experts". Mexico models, I believe, should have different chainstays. Then again, the gold plated Mexico I once saw seemed absolutely identical to a Super. I hope someone can help out with this! Regardless, late 70's Colnagos should be worth about $900 or so, same for early 80's examples. There were some nice looking examples in the early 80's with crimped top and downtubes. They ride wonderfully, although some had paint that peels if you look at it.
There were some late 70's and early 80's examples that are built with the soul of an Italian Huffy. These sad examples are probably worth $ 675. The notable characteristic of these is a hideous seatstay attachment.
In the early 80's the Master model was evolving. The 1983 World Championship bike ridden by Saronni was gorgeous. With Candy Red (Wine Color), white panels and black lettering, these bikes are future collector gems. They often have crimping on the top and downtube, An example of this in guideline condition should be worth perhaps $ 1,500. A very sought after example is the Arabesque. Very ornate lugs, sometimes chrome, these are for many the most sought after Colnago. Produced until quite recently, a guideline condition bike with S.R./N.R. part mix should be worth about $2,000. To pay a bit more is not unreasonable.
http://www.colnago.com/
De Rosa
One of the major vintage lightweight race bikes. Many consider the top three to be Masi, Cinelli, and DeRosa. Ugo DeRosa represents the next generation of master builders. His bikes from the late 60's and early 70's are very rare. Bikes from the late 50's to early 60's are so rare that a price estimate isn't even possible. Bikes from around 1970 feature prominent cut-outs in all the lugs, unlike the modern examples with few cutouts. Early models were true hand-worked masterpieces, while the present day bikes have lost much of that flavor. All DeRosa bikes, new or old, do ride wonderfully. The geometry works, and the bikes are very well balanced. By late 70's or early 80's some unexpected flaws became somewhat more regular - gaps in brazing, for instance, are more common tan one would anticipate. It really doesn't matter - the bikes still ride great and look pretty awesome too! For early examples (cut-out lug examples) in prime sizes (less than 59 cm) figure a value around $2,500. These bikes also hold considerable in the Japanese market too! Japanese buyers favor Cinelli and DeRosa bikes when it comes to Italian race iron. Mid 70's through mid 80's bikes without all the neat cut-outs are worth perhaps $1,200. In general, the earlier the better.
There is an Anniversary DeRosa model from around 1987 that features pantographed C-Record components - very nice! Figure such a piece should be worth around $1,700. Because bikes of this era are not yet hot collectibles as N.R./S.R. bikes are, these represent excellent investments. Early C-Record is gorgeous and should take off in price!
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There is an Anniversary DeRosa model from around 1987 that features pantographed C-Record components - very nice! Figure such a piece should be worth around $1,700. Because bikes of this era are not yet hot collectibles as N.R./S.R. bikes are, these represent excellent investments. Early C-Record is gorgeous and should take off in price!
Ephgraves
One of the major British builders. More rare and by many accounts at least on par with Hetchins. If there are 30 of these in the U.S. I would be surprised. I have no idea on value. Since it is relatively unknown in this country any example is probably a great value when found. value would also depend on how ornate the workmanship is. Figure a price for a bike of at least one to two thousand dollars would certainly be fair. Readers with info on Ephgraves are encouraged to share it with the VRBN.
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