Bike Forums - Bianchi 28T

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)

- Classic & Vintage (https://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=181)

- - Bianchi 28T (https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=1212303)

Bianchi84

09-06-20 07:57 AM

Bianchi 28T

I have a crazy question that I can't find answered anywhere. What does the "28T" refer to in Bianchi's so-named models? My guess is 28" (700c) Tubular rims. :foo: I've had my Tipo Corsa 28T (originally had tubulars) since I built it in 1984 and never really knew. (We didn't sell Bianchi - I had a friendly other dealer order it for me - so I wasn't that familiar with their designations).
Thanks!

Bianchigirll

09-06-20 11:04 AM

Does it actually say that on the frame? I do t recall seeing that designation in any of my catalogs

Bianchi84

09-06-20 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bianchigirll (Post 21680665)

Does it actually say that on the frame? I do t recall seeing that designation in any of my catalogs

Thanks for the reply; haven't seen you on here in a while. It does have a decal on the DS Top Tube that I almost obliterated years ago with some over-zealous cleaning. I'm attaching 2 identifying decals.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e657a548da.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b4d1d4abef.jpg

Bianchigirll

09-06-20 03:26 PM

The catalog gives no reference to it. I would think it had something to with the gearing, maybe there was change the Nuovo Record RD that year that it could could handle a 29t cog?

Bianchi84

09-07-20 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bianchigirll (Post 21681017)

The catalog gives no reference to it. I would think it had something to with the gearing, maybe there was change the Nuovo Record RD that year that it could could handle a 29t cog?

Thanks! That was going to be my second guess but it looks almost maxed - out with my 24T.

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:18 AM.