Richard Cielec wrote:
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> Ahoy! (snip)
> I have to admit to wondering how to bridge the recent topics of Retro Cool... (snip) and the topic of Parting-Out compleat vintage bikes.
Here's one for ya... came up on the Rose Bowl vintage ride yesterday.
I've got an old soldier, a '61 Legnano Gran Primio (heavy patina) that I got as a frame and few parts. Over the years I managed to gather all the Legnano branded parts: cranks, pedals, hubs, bars and stem, headset, etc.
I'm planning on selling it soon to make room and you can bet I won't be able to get the money I spent putting it together so that one is definitely going to be returned to its parts before going on eBay.
Anyone within earshot want to pay me 650 bucks for it as a complete bike? Of course not. But I'd be willing to wager it will bring more than that as parts. Parting out a vintage bike? This one started out as parts...
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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