opinions on this machine

aidanki

what does everyone thing, how much is it worth

http://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/colnago-c-50/9096305?offset=3

lets assume there are no dents in the frame/wheels and everything else is pretty good and he changes the 140mm stem for a more regular length say 110-120mm


these colnago get a pretty good reviews whenever you look

harringtonp

Carbones new nearly cost the price of the bike itself.

https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=71047

Though there would be an earlier model on that bike.

RobFowl

Putting mudguards on that was a criminal act!

aidanki

As you can see in the photos the mudguards aren't full length, I spoke to the seller and he had to fit the mudguards in that manner as they won't fit under the brakes

In such a case what can you do to fit proper mudguards ?

whatever bike I buy I will be fitting mudguards

CramCycle

aidanki wrote: »

whatever bike I buy I will be fitting mudguards

I am with RobFowl, probably better to buy a different bike if you insist on putting mudguards on

ford2600

CramCycle wrote: »

I am with RobFowl, probably better to buy a different bike if you insist on putting mudguards on

Really nice bike but I'd be giving it a very detailed look over first. Not a cheap set up to be replacing parts on.

If mudguards are that important to you, look at bikes with clearance for proper mudguards. His solution is ugly, poor protection and not very durable.

CramCycle

ford2600 wrote: »

His solution is ugly /discussion

FYP

To be fair, I have the same ones on my commuter but that is only pretty to me so that's OK.

They do the job in terms of keeping sh1t of your back but they give no protection to your bike (your BB and downtube will be lathered in sh1t) or people behind you, and the back/front lack of cover will allow your feet to be soaked depending on how much sitting water there is.

aidanki

rather mudguards than getting covered in wet TBH

Cee-Jay-Cee

I can't see those mudguards being a whole lot of use the way he has them fitted, all they're going to do is concentrate crud and sh*t around the brakes area on the front and rear.

If you abdolutely have to have mudguards on whatever bike you buy then at least buy a bike that allows them to be fitted properly.

Ryath

If you really want mudguards get a bike that has eyelets and clearance for full mudguards. Putting mudguards on that Colnago is like putting a towbar on a Ferrari

CramCycle

aidanki wrote: »

rather mudguards than getting covered in wet TBH

The mudguards on that bike will only protect your back, your legs/feet will get destroyed, as will your brakes.

CramCycle

I should add, the bike is good value, just if you want a bike with mudguards, this is the wrong one.

dragratchet

for 950 its worth it, even just to have a lovely vintage-ish Italian bike. Though, id have to call the colnago-cops on you if you don't take the mudguards off :P

Harrybelafonte

The bike shouldn't have mudguards on it because it should never have been cycled in the rain... not something like that.

onthefringe

i have this exact colour scheme in a c50 too..

the fork isnt original...no at huge think but devalues it slightly..
apart from that its worth the money..
although id imagine a few of the components arent doing the frame the justice it deserves..
the c50's are one of - if not the smoothest colnago frame ever made(early c 40's shade them) but from a performance point of view they are brilliant.. lively and handle like a train on rails..
the subaru impreza of bikes.... point and shoot!!!! sure footed as hell
the colnago police have a pop