Found a CSI in my size

[vsefiream]

Many of you guys know that I just got back into the cycling world with the purchase of my Atlanta. Said Atlanta was sold to me as a 56cm. Once it arrived, it was a 54cm. I didn't know to check the serial number and when I did the seller said that they are not always correct, WTH!! Anyhow, lesson learned. Now I have a beautiful Atlanta that's too small. Last week I started looking around and found a nice CSI with Dura Ace. I just bought it, it's a 57, verified via serial number. It's in great shape and is being packed up as I type this. Here are some pics from the previous owner:

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/vsefiream/Bikes/P1010089.jpg
http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/vsefiream/Bikes/P1010081.jpg
http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/vsefiream/Bikes/P1010084.jpg
http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/vsefiream/Bikes/P1010085.jpg
http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/vsefiream/Bikes/P1010087.jpg

Overall it's in really good shape, a small clear coat issue on the top tube, a corroded rear skewer and some other minor issues that I used to bargain with. The pedals were not included but the computer was.
What do you guys think this CSI would be worth?? And no I am not planning on reselling it, just wondering how I did?
Hopefully it will arrive before the end of the week and then I can take her up to Montreal with me next Monday :banana:

[cmg]

ok i'll play.... $1200+ cost you around $1800 for a custom frame from a builder with this level of tubing. so this is a bargain. plus the drivetrain is free. doesn't hurt that it looks great either.

[bicycletricycle]

i think it is worth $1200-$1400 dollars. A ti legend with record 10 (alloy crank) went for 1400 hundred last night on ebay.

[Fixed]

great looking bike
cool find
cheers

[mandasol]

Nice stem.

Not really a market indicator, but this is what I paid for two different CSI's.

A few years ago I bought a 2001 CSI locally and paid $900 for the whole bike, but it was a little too large so I sold it on the forum. I parted it out, and wanted to pass along the deal I got by making sure the total didn't exceed the $900 I paid, plus I ate the shipping costs.

I found another 2002 CSI frame last year in the right size and bought it cheap, but the paint wasn't that great so I had it powder coated, bought a steel fork and coated it to match. I then pieced together a build over the winter and thought I was being frugal trying to get the best deals from different sources. However, even with buying the frame cheap, I'm up to about $2280 built up as it is (that's not including parts that were removed in trial and error either).

[vsefiream]

Well, I did alright, I got it for $1000 with free packing. I gave him $30 for the Paypal fees and will probably be paying $100 shipping. I need pedals now. I don't know that I care for the bars or stem. We'll see

[bicycletricycle]

good deal, 7700 is probably the best group ever. No nonsense, light weight, understated and reliable. Wish the STI was fixable. The clear ano gets a little weird sometimes and the plating on the chainrings just gets super messed up and flakes off.

[Ahneida Ride]

1000 frn ... WOW nice deal !

[Fixed]

new bars and stem, tape it will look like a million bucks
cheers

[vsefiream]

Thanks guys, I am excited to have a nice Serotta in the corect size finally, let alone a CSI with DA. The only problem is the shop in Raleigh who packed the bike for me dragged it's feet a bit on getting it out the door and now I will be going out of town for work without it!! I leave for Monteal on Monday afternoon, the bike arrives Tuesday :crap: Pics and ride review next weekend I guess.
I am still bumming about selling the Atlanta, It's an awesome bike. If it truely were a 56cm, it wouldn't leave my side! I hope I can get my investment back out of it to help pay for the CSI though.

[Nooch]

I need pedals now.

I think red keo classics might look proper on it...