I have a Patani Bianchi XL2 Frame with the Campangallo crankset. Curious how much they may be worth individually or together! Thank you for any help!
Bianchi XL2 frame value?
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Well, you've got a couple of problems there...
Crank set is missing the inner chain ring and bolts. Not sure it's worth much in that state.
A standard crank puller will not work on these so taking it off will pose its own set of problems.
Lower tier brakes without the brake shoes and pads, same thing.
Why the Racing T front derailleur is in the position it is in I have no idea but does not inspire confidence.
Finish looks to be in pretty rough shape but that's ok for a 20 year old frame.
Not sure where you get the idea this is a collectors' item though.
Crank set is missing the inner chain ring and bolts. Not sure it's worth much in that state.
A standard crank puller will not work on these so taking it off will pose its own set of problems.
Lower tier brakes without the brake shoes and pads, same thing.
Why the Racing T front derailleur is in the position it is in I have no idea but does not inspire confidence.
Finish looks to be in pretty rough shape but that's ok for a 20 year old frame.
Not sure where you get the idea this is a collectors' item though.
Aluminum?
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I don’t see much, if any, real value? You?Says so on the frame.....
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I don't want to dump on somebody's optimism but I think the cons far outweigh the pros here from a collector's point of view.
Somebody looking to build a winter bike may be interested but won't be willing to spend big money on 20 year old aluminum with quirky hardware.
Somebody looking to build a winter bike may be interested but won't be willing to spend big money on 20 year old aluminum with quirky hardware.
I hear you… OP is asking for a value. I can’t say specifically but a restoration minded or collector isn’t looking twice at well worn aluminum frame. Maybe I’m wrong?I don't want to dump on somebody's optimism but I think the cons far outweigh the pros here from a collector's point of view.
Somebody looking to build a winter bike may be interested but won't be willing to spend big money on 20 year old aluminum with quirky hardware.
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Its basically a disposable aluminum frame. I'd be scared to even ride it.
The problem would be finding parts that would fit it and wondering what the reliablility of all the components are! While riding break neck speed down a mtn.
That frame looks servicable for a 2nd bike, but it is pretty beat up.
I would throw it in the trash if you gave me $15.
That frame looks servicable for a 2nd bike, but it is pretty beat up.
I would throw it in the trash if you gave me $15.
Certianly not a collectable. Maybe someone would buy the frame set to use as a beater. The remaining parts aren't worth much. Maybe $50-$75?I hear you… OP is asking for a value. I can’t say specifically but a restoration minded or collector isn’t looking twice at well worn aluminum frame. Maybe I’m wrong?
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Yeah, the groupo parts, put on eBay and be patient... But if you look at frames on eBay you’ll find some nice options for used frames at reasonable prices. Granted, I last looked just before the plague... Things might have changed...Certianly not a collectable. Maybe someone would buy the frame set to use as a beater. The remaining parts aren't worth much. Maybe $50-$75?
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Prices and availability have definitely been affected by the plague. Many of my bikes started as ebay frames bought on the cheap in the winter. There are far less being sold now and the prices are higherYeah, the groupo parts, put on eBay and be patient... But if you look at frames on eBay you’ll find some nice options for used frames at reasonable prices. Granted, I last looked just before the plague... Things might have changed...
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You know, I commented on this to my wife this past weekend. The new steel Merckx frame that started my build 2 years ago is being listed at MUCH higher prices. 50%-100% higher!! I thought, since they pop up on Pros Closet and the like they are just pumping up the selling price to see what the market will get them. I saw my frame which I have DA 9000 with an Ultegra group, the whole bike selling used on Pros Closet for $500 more than my build which was almost all new parts (with a few gently used purchases).Prices and availability have definitely been affected by the plague. Many of my bikes started as ebay frames bought on the cheap in the winter. There are far less being sold now and the prices are higher
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ALUMINUM!!! Stay away. My AL Bianchi frame "tore" at the bottom bracket cluster as if it was a Coca Cola can.
I remember these frames. They were super light weight. I think they had a rider weight limit of 160 lbs. Made by the Bianchi Reparto Corse shop --- their version of the skunk works, or whatever. Super light weight aluminum frames were popular right before carbon fiber took over the market, being a much better material. And right after steel and titanium. These frames were basically disposable.
Holy Jesus that’s a thin walled frame! That’s a scary thought!!ALUMINUM!!! Stay away. My AL Bianchi frame "tore" at the bottom bracket cluster as if it was a Coca Cola can.
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