Anyone Know This Bike (Battaglin)?

[gminator]

Was given this bike, not exactly sure what it is never seen it before. It looks pretty old, can anyone recognise it?

 

Not too fimiliar with road bikes, but its got Shimano 105 componetry which I think is good? Its pretty beat up, so I'm looking to bring back to life and use it as commutor or something.

http://gilaoss.co.za/images/2014-04-29%2020.35.02.jpg

Edited April 29, 2014 by gminator

[bebnin]

Not sure about the model, and never ridden a battaglin, but my impression is that they are/were pretty sweet frames. Battaglin is the brand of Giovanni Battaglin, a professional cyclist from back in the day. Googling around will probably tell you quite a bit about the bike.

[gminator]

The closest match i could find was a battaglin max from the 90's that has similar markings. Its a steal frame, quite heavey.

 

Wonder if i should attempt a proper restoration job, my plan was was to just get the thing running... But it looks like a nice bike to trick out with some bling

[Madlight]

Its from the early 90's and they were nice frames depending on the type of Columbus tubing used (I don't recall Reynolds being used by them) - I can't see the frame material decal so I can't say for sure but looking at the lugs it seems to have been their entry level frame.

[HeyYou]

Battaglin - a small outfit, hand made frames, still even their carbon frames are apparently hand made in Italy.

 

It looks in sweet condition, some of the old steel one finds is really wrecked. So whatever the tubing, it's probably worth restoring, it will only increase in desirability and value.

 

Looks like a late 80s, early 90s model. Have a look under the BB and email Battaglin with some pics

enrico.stragliotto@battaglin.it

they're pretty helpful.

 

If you decide to get rid of it, I'm sure there's a bunch of guys on the HUB that would jump at it, if realistically priced.

[HeyYou]

PS: check the dropouts.If they're Campagnolo, it's a classy frame.

[JulesV]

Have a look under the BB

 

[gminator]

I've emailed battaglin, also took it to Cycle Works in woodstock to see what they could make of it. They've previously refurbished battaglin bike, luckily its not going to cost a kidney to revive it, so Im definately going to do it.

 

FYI the underside of the bottom bracket reads S 525, I couldnt find anything on the dropouts but it appears to have Campagnolo chang rings and crank arms.

[gminator]

Finally got a response from Battaglin.

 

This is what they said:

Good Morning,

 

the bike you have is one of the 1st Battaglin produced ever and the frame had no name.

It was produced between years 1982 and 1985 and was produced with different components. All frames were red.

 

Nice bike!

 

Best Regards,

Battaglin Cicli

 

 

 

 

 

What would a bike like this be worth in its current state. This is whats currently wrong with it:

1. Wheel missing are missing spoke
   
2. New rim tape needed
   
3. New tires needed
   
4. Both rims are buckled
   
5. Brake levers/shifters are on its way out, if not there already
   
6. Chain rings are slipping
   
7. Wheels Hubs don't sound at all healthy
   
8. New saddle needed
   
9. Paint touch ups
   
10. New Pedals needed
    
11. Brakes and pads are finished
    

The new developments might require me to compensate the original owner, would like to make him a fair offer.

Edited May 7, 2014 by gminator

[Cellar]

What would a bike like this be worth in its current state.

 

eBay. Overseas collectors will pay a lot for that frame.

[quintonb]

Very nice bike. The 105 equipment won't be worth very much. The greatest value is in the frame. Now that you have an accurate dating and an email from the factory, you have something of value. It would be nice to know what tubing it's made from, eg. Columbus SL, SLX, etc.

I would say around R1000 to R2000 for the frame.

If you intend in restoring it, you should build it with the correct equipment. Chances are in the early '80's it would have had Campag on and not Shimano with Sti levers...

[gminator]

Thats seems like a fair price.

 

The bike has alot of changes on it the front derailleur doesnt appear to have a name and it has suntour hubs, there is no mention of colombus tubing anyhwere . I presume that period correct parts are going to be hard to come by?

[quintonb]

To me it looks like the frame has been repainted, I may be wrong. Parts are not too hard to come buy, just expensive. eBay has loads of old components, at a price though.

Do some more research on the frame, colour scheme etc... That's a good start point.

[Chris Willemse]

Those Battaglins were still the real good ones. Nice frame. Restore it and keep it. You will not be sorry.

[LeTurbo]

I know that Phil Liggett has one. Or at least, he was riding one in Stellenbosch when I saw him.