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Yes that is what I also thought, I cant see any curve in the seat-stays. Maybe a closer picture will show better. Either way R5500.00 is too much.

If you can get it for a good price its a great frame. You can never go wrong with a Cannondale, their aluminium frames are brilliant. Maybe see if you can get the guy down to a fair price.

Looks like either a CAD 2 or CAD 3, CAAD 4 and onwards had the curved seat-stays. Also cant really see what components it has on, judging by the wheels looks fairly entry level, maybe Tiagra. I reckon R5500 is a bit much if so.

Depends on the condition of the frame. If it's OK leave it as is. If it's in bad shape restore it to original. A master or any other classic Italian frame should really be kept as original as possible. That way it retains its value. I have seen a bike done by Cycledelic, if you in the joburg area. Alain on the hub had a Colnago done by them, looks awesome. Do some research and take your time before deciding on how or what to do to the frame. Can't get much better than a Colnago Master. Just my 2 cents worth.

Take lots of pictures of the frame before stripping the paint. Measure out where the decals are placed and document that. Get replica decals made before removing the old ones. I like to take bikes back to their original colour scheme. Although an alpina won't be that valuable to most, they have a history in SA and u like that. I have a '89 hansom which I fully restored, my folks bought me the bike when I was 16.once again not much monetary value, but a lot more value to me. Plascon removall works well to get the paint off, try and avoid sandblasting, my painter hates sandblasted frames, more difficult to prepare. Let's see some pics of the bike/frame.

If you cant do it yourself then try a thread removal specialist. They will have all the relevant tools/equipment needed. When you put the new ones on, give the screws a coating of copper slip, that way the screw wont seize.

Brilliant riding. Was there yesterday, be careful of snakes. My son nearly rode right over one. Don't know what it was, didn't stick around too long... Very good, well groomed trails. Well worth the visit.

I ride a cannondale Road bike and live in durban, lots of oxidisation of aluminium where I live. I put copper slip on every screw, bolt and thread ie. BB cups, headset, stem and seat post, pedals. It's the only thing that I have found works for creaks. It also make the removal of all these parts simple as nothing corrodes and makes removal of threaded parts easy.

Damn, that's a very sweet ride. Very, very nice. Not easy to get them in such good condition. 6 bikes in the last 6 weeks... Lol and I thought I had a problem... They say the first step in recovery is acknowledging that you have a problem.... Lol.

That's a very good price I would say. It looks in extremely good condition. Nice unique buy. I like it a lot.

Yip a lot did but shimano looked more classic back then. It's very cutting edge now days in terms of style, I have nothing against shimano (I ride it on my bike), but campag still has so much style that goes with the high tech of modern group sets. Shimano just doesn't have style... My 2 cents anyway...

Roads around that area are fairly dangerous. Your best bet would be to head inland going towards Tongaat. There will be a lot of sugar cane trucks on the roads, not the best place to ride IMO. If you have a MTB, rather take that, Holla Trails is just down the road with lots of nice open dirt road riding if you looking for miles. Good luck

Shimano in Italy's finest... somehow just doesnt work.

I am hoping these pictures have been photo shopped and not actually submerged...

The one big difference with a country like Holland and a lot of central Europe is that the government's fear the people. Here in Africa it's people fear the government. Until that changes we will always be a 3 world continent. Really sad but true.

Love this bike, but it should have a quill stem. Somehow an Ahead set just doesn't work on classic steel. Just my opinion..

There is a guy in Randpark who has/had one recently. If you interested I have his details.

Agreed, I would buy the framset and build up with Ultegra or something similar. Nice thing with this option is you can get the best possible wheels that would suit you. Normally bikes in that range come with entry to mid range wheels.

I have had my Cad 3 for more than 14 years and I am a solid 90+kg's. They brilliant bikes and will outlast any other. The CAAD 10 is just brilliant and with the new 105 you wont go wrong. Basically a bulletproof set-up. Something to remember with Cannondale, if you ride a 58cm frame you could very possibly get away with a 56cm in Cannondale.

Mid range groupset. The other hubbers are right 5K max for that set up. Pity its not Record. Look elsewhere, better value in the classifieds section.

I would like to see the groupset, its Campag, but which one? If its Record 10 speed then between 6-8K or so for the whole bike may be worth it. From what I can see the levers look in very good shape, hence the request for more detailed pictures.

Firstly I would say 20K is too much. 10K would be ok I guess. Is the bike the correct size for you, that would be the first question. If it is I would say its a good buy. Tommasini is a good quality Italian brand and this bike has Campag on. Maybe a few more pictures of the components would help with a more accurate valuation. Loads of Hubbers with lots of knowledge, I am sure they can help you out too.

There is only 1 bike for a guy your weight. Cannondale. Try for a Caad 8, not the lightest, but nice and strong for your weight. Agreed on the 36 holed wheels. Don't be spoken into anything with less spokes, it just wont last you.

Geez that's rough man. Put bactroban cream on and plastic skin plaster. Works a treat. Good luck.