| When I worked in my first bike shop, in 1970, I recall working on
several Fiorellis, including one with a four-speed derailleur setup (no
front, just a 15x21, I think, in the rear) with a steel Campy
derailleur with ONE jockey wheel. It was 5 - 10 years old at the time.
I mention it because yours is of similar vintage and equipment (more or
less). I would guess that your bike isn't worth a lot in terms of cash
unless you can find an antique collector who is looking for a Fiorelli,
particularly because you say it has chrome-plated (steel) rims. Where
it *does* have obvious value is to *you*, its owner. As I recall, the
pre- bike-boom Fiorelli frames, while not fancy in the geometry
department by today's standards, were all hand-made, and very well done
at that. Undoubtedly this has comtributed to your love of the bike.
Many bikes of this vintage track nicely but are still fairly responsive
to ride. If I were you, I'd clean it up, repaint it (or have it done),
respoke the wheels with some modern alloy rims, and ride it for another
22 years or so!
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