Need help ... 80's columbus SL bike value

[dancinkozmo]

hey guys
im looking at getting a mid 80's miele columbus SL tubed bike with superbe pro compoments, Ambrosio Montreal Medaille D'Or tubular rims, turbo saddle and cinelli bar and stem...it looks to be in excellent condition, could anyone please advise on what a fair price might be ?

thanks !

[velomateo]

The market is down right now, and with the end of summer approaching prices go down again. If the bike is in very good condition and it fits you, I would feel that $400 is about what it's worth - maybe up to $500 in some markets.
Other, more popular brands and Campagnolo/Dura-Ace component groups will command higher prices.
Hope this helps.

[christian]

If it's a 56 or 57, I'd buy that every day of the week for $400. In NYC, I think it's closer to $500-550 at least.

[josephr]

if its one of the originals bikes, a very nice find indeed. Of course, not really knowing what they're asking but I wouldn't hesitate to at least make an offer. Have no idea of what 'value' may be as down here in Alabama, even the post-buyout models are pretty rare.
Joe

[dancinkozmo]

thanks VERY much for the feedback...theyre asking 800...heres the ad:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details....dId=1004335304

[pbarry]

$650 is fair on this. $700 if it fits.

[Black Dog]

It is 1984 or 1985 vintage and would likely made by Rossin for Miele. They switched to Colnago in 1986 for their top frames and went to in house production by 1989. No doubt a great bike but 800 is too much unless you are really into the bike.

[JAGI410]

Originally Posted by pbarry

$650 is fair on this. $700 if it fits.

Agreed, but of course, try for $600!

[dancinkozmo]

thanks all, for taking the time to respond...look like seller wont budge on price. oh well theres lots of other fish in the sea

[bart998]

Condition is everything. This looks to be in excellent condition... worth more if the parts were Campy, but Superbe is great stuff. $650-$700.