Need a value and some advice!

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This is my bike!

http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/celo_europa/

It's a Colnago Celo Europa. It's in quite good shape... some issues, as I believe the bike is a 1984 classic. Nice bike... all the original components... except the pedals, which are look clipless.... and the handlebar tape is yellow now...

Anyway, I'm wondering how much the bike is worth. I'd like to get a new one.

I don't have a lot to spend on a new bike... especially with my wife watching.

I saw a bike I kind of liked...


It's this:

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2006&Brand=Raleigh&Model=Supercourse&Type=bike

My first 10 speed was a raleigh. Maybe Im just trying to recapture my youth... I don't know. The last two years of Raleigh Supercourse bikes have gotten pretty good reviews. A difference... they're carbon frames now. This one is kind of a hybrid aluminum/carbon frame.

What do you think?

Some people say I'm crazy to get rid of the colnago... but I'm not a fan of the downtube shifting, etc. I don't need a racing bike... like the colnago is... I want something more for touring... but it sure is a nice bike... and soooooo light.

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Man... I didn't realize I got responses to the last time I was talking about this in October of '08. Weird. I thought it had gone by the wayside, so I thought I'd try again.

Skip the part about the Celo. I will take the advice I was given in the other thread.

I still would like some advice on the supercourse though.

Thanks.


This is my bike!

http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/celo_europa/

It's a Colnago Celo Europa. It's in quite good shape... some issues, as I believe the bike is a 1984 classic. Nice bike... all the original components... except the pedals, which are look clipless.... and the handlebar tape is yellow now...

Anyway, I'm wondering how much the bike is worth. I'd like to get a new one.

I don't have a lot to spend on a new bike... especially with my wife watching.

I saw a bike I kind of liked...


It's this:

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2006&Brand=Raleigh&Model=Supercourse&Type=bike

My first 10 speed was a raleigh. Maybe Im just trying to recapture my youth... I don't know. The last two years of Raleigh Supercourse bikes have gotten pretty good reviews. A difference... they're carbon frames now. This one is kind of a hybrid aluminum/carbon frame.

What do you think?

Some people say I'm crazy to get rid of the colnago... but I'm not a fan of the downtube shifting, etc. I don't need a racing bike... like the colnago is... I want something more for touring... but it sure is a nice bike... and soooooo light.

[cjump]

are you asking about the 06 or the 07, 09 frames. they are all different. my opinion is based on that fact.

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are you asking about the 06 or the 07, 09 frames. they are all different. my opinion is based on that fact.

Sorry, the link went to the '06. That's the one I meant. It's not all-carbon like the later ones.

[KyleP]

I don't normally like Raleigh bikes but for that price you'd struggle to find a better deal for your money. If you want a decent, low cost touring bike then that is probably your best answer. Might be a good idea to invest in some different wheels though, as those ones that are listed with the bike are pretty crummy.

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I don't normally like Raleigh bikes but for that price you'd struggle to find a better deal for your money. If you want a decent, low cost touring bike then that is probably your best answer. Might be a good idea to invest in some different wheels though, as those ones that are listed with the bike are pretty crummy.

The price as in the price that's listed on the web site I linked? It's actually quite a bit cheaper than that... 9XX. can't remember the exact... maybe 940.

[cjump]

do it, and use the extra saved cash to buy some nice wheels. you can find easton ea70s for cheap online (even though you should buy from shops). and please please please, as i have stated in other threads, get a professional fit.

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So I ended up doing some minor work on the ol' steely Celo and have decided to ride it.

Got a new seat, a new computer, new tires and tubes... and changed to different pedals on my mountain bike... so maybe I'll get a new bike in a couple years...

But I rode the colnago today and felt good... surprising how much better downtube shifting is when you lose 50 lbs. of belly. I'll get used to it.

Thanks for the help, all. That said, if the bike (raleigh) stays on the wall for another year and he goes down to 600, I'll get it on the spot.

[Moishe]

I'm glad I read all the way through. Under no circumstances should you ever get rid of your Colnago. It seems like more and more companies are outsourcing to Taiwan and Colango is now one of them (except the highest end). While still excellent bikes, a true lugged steel Colnago made in Italy is an outright keeper. That is an absolutely beautiful bike.

As far as the down shifters, you could easily get the cables reworked so you can shift from the bars. Enjoy your ride, you will definitely get many compliments.