Picking between two vintage bikes - lemond Zurich vs colnago classic

[Harry]

Hi! I’m checking out two vintage bikes today and tomorrow.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/179284473387623

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/863448834173643

I’m going back to school in Montreal and getting rid of my car. So I’ll be riding this as a commuting bike, and perhaps longer rides. I already have an aluminum race-y bike (Scott speedster with 105), which I don’t mind selling if the new bike works out better. I was kinda tempted for a cheap ish steel bike for little more comfort less flashy look. I have short legs (6’ tall and wear 30-31in inseam pants).

The Zurich seems to be in a pretty good condition. Few minor paint chips, which I’m not too concerned about. What else should I check when I get to see it in person? I can get it for $325, but considering that wheels are crap, I’m thinking of picking up a decent entry leve wheels for 200$ or so. Maybe get a decent Mavic (open pro?) for $3-400.

The colnago is obviously a well known classic, and $800 seems to be decent price for good condition with good wheels. I don’t see much issues in the photos. I don’t know what the Columbus zona steel is like compared to Reynolds 853.

[G_M]

Hi. Did I get here too late? Did you see both bikes in person already?

Columbus Zona frame is higher quality (and more expensive) and lighter than Reynolds 853. The difference can be somewhere > 0.5 lbs, I believe.