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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

OlderNotWiser put to my attention a bike at...

OlderNotWiser put to my attention a bike at veloseven dot com. It is said to have the serial BCOO34 but I am fairly certain it is BCOC34. I am also certain it is rapainted frame.

Picture borrowed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 02:00 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Welcome OlderNotWiser - to the Proto Proto Caurus...

Welcome OlderNotWiser - to the Proto Proto Caurus knowledge compilation thread!

I am still working on the list but I am not as active as before. Maybe once a month I scan the net for "new" ones.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

I believe it is neither a Bianchi catalog nor a...

I believe it is neither a Bianchi catalog nor a magazine - but a bike catalog. However I cannot find it again. Here is the rest of what I found - together they show what looks like a bike equipment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

It has been a while but some days ago I found...

It has been a while but some days ago I found pictures that are somewhat strange. French language 1989.

Two notes:

1. Not a MAX fork
2. The horisontal tube from the seat cluster to the head...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

It has been a while since I had a look on the net...

It has been a while since I had a look on the net for more Bianchi Proto/Caurus Proto. Found quite a few more than last time but only two that show their serial numbers.

New ones in red.
F020...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-18, 04:27 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Italian-Bianchi-P...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Italian-Bianchi-Proto-Caurus-Columbus-MAX-steel-frame-frameset-55cm/392192995894?hash=item5b50863236:g:Ny8AAOSwnCdcE8Za:rk:4:pf:0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

I have added a serial to the list: The...

I have added a serial to the list:

The lowest serial as of yet F020. Number plate holder, cable holders on top o tt, etc - this is an early one... Wish it would have been in my size!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 08:00 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

I am glad to be the bearer of good news and at...

I am glad to be the bearer of good news and at the same time sad to be the bearer of bad news.

Bad news first?
1. Shape of tubes (not bad at all - actually)
I wrote earlier that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Very interesting. Thank you for posting the...

Very interesting. Thank you for posting the pictures. It is always difficult to say for certain anything about these old bikes but from what I have gathered of info and pictures I believe your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-17, 07:10 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

A Gewiss coloured one is up for sale in Italy....

A Gewiss coloured one is up for sale in Italy. The seller has used some of my text which I have pointed out to him.

bianchi proto 1990 columbus MAX campagnolo c record collectible | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 03:18 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Today I found this Proto Caurus on an Italian...

Today I found this Proto Caurus on an Italian site called “Oldbici”. It is said to be NOS but I believe not – but very close. It has at least had wheels attached to it at some point. That aside it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-17, 03:36 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Hi bloodytea, thank you for contributing. I do...

Hi bloodytea, thank you for contributing. I do however not get your "that 1990...2nd floor". Where and which bike are you referring to?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-17, 05:25 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Are you sure they were Proto: s? If you look thru...

Are you sure they were Proto: s? If you look thru this thread you will find a link to an article in Bicycle of July 1988 with a Proto in MAX. I guess the time to go to print in those days were at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-17, 09:17 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Another BCOC found on this site: telaio...

Another BCOC found on this site:

telaio Bianchi Columbus Max | BDC-Forum.it (http://mercatino.bdc-forum.it/p-188121-telaio-Bianchi-Columbus-Max)

Sellers pictures and I get the serial to BCOC359...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 01:12 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

That is a rare and nice frame. Thanks! I...

That is a rare and nice frame. Thanks!

I would really appreciate if you would like to add your "90 Proto" serial to the list. If googling Bianchi Proto - this thread pops up first. That would,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Found one more Proto serial number here »...

Found one more Proto serial number here » Registro E. Bianchi ?CORSA? (http://www.registrostoricocicli.com/rsc/registro-e-bianchi/sportcorsa/)

Interesting that they have apparently used my list...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Got my bar tape home and today I had an hour to...

Got my bar tape home and today I had an hour to spend in the hobby-shop.

The tape must have been made for these. It is a nice match. Only showing the all green portion of the tape but that is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-17, 06:22 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

A Swedish guy with the nick DawWwes has bought...

A Swedish guy with the nick DawWwes has bought Sönkes Caurus Proto (mentioned on page one) and made a very nice job on building it up. Very good looking original celeste Almarc leather, Bianchi panto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-16, 02:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

A lot to do at work lately and the rest of the...

A lot to do at work lately and the rest of the time I have spent on some other hobbies than vintage/semi vintage racing bicycles.

Today, though, I browsed ebay and did my usual round. And got a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Hi scooterpants! Sorry for not getting back...

Hi scooterpants!

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I have been occupied at work for a while and that has a negative impact on hobbies...

Thank you for your valuable input.

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-16, 05:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Yet a serial number found. This time in an old...

Yet a serial number found. This time in an old ebay auction. Italian seller. Pics by "Ciclicorsa".

No F287. Possible respray. Decal on head tube, plastic wire guide under the BB, brake wire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 09:00 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Found one more serial at "Vintage Art Work" on...

Found one more serial at "Vintage Art Work" on flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagebikeart/albums/72157660612816362

F136 - has BB with cast guides for the wires, rear brake cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-16, 07:59 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Hi Bianchigirl, Yes, I believe you need to read...

Hi Bianchigirl,
Yes, I believe you need to read thru the posts and click at the links. I do not know which "black and green" you mean but they both have their original paint. There is also no miss...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-16, 03:24 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

@mrjav...

@mrjav (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=165455) I will let you know if I see one in your size up for sale.

Today I added another serial to the list in a previous post here. No F.243 - now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 01:34 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

@mrjav...

@mrjav (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=165455)

I officially and hereby dub you "good guy bicycling knight of the round wheel"! Thank you for taking your time and doing this (scanning,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-16, 02:13 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

You are really delivering good stuff here! I...

You are really delivering good stuff here! I certainly enjoyed this one.

It has, at least, three pieces of info that I find interesting:

1. It says that this white Proto is fillet brazed in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-16, 03:19 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Shimano dropouts it is. ...

Shimano dropouts it is.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb307/styggpyggeno1/cyklar/max/20160507_142127_resized_zpsk6qguhkn.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-16, 02:31 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

mrjav Extra nice to see you in this thread...

mrjav

Extra nice to see you in this thread as you are the reason for its existence. Thank you for sharing the material.

Yes, there are those "beasts" popping up here and there. While picture...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-16, 03:34 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

I have found out that there seem to be two...

I have found out that there seem to be two different serial sequenses for Proto: s. Serials that start with a "F" and then numbers and serials that start with a "BCOC" and then numbers.

I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-16, 05:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Adjuster screws - yes. Shimano - very likely...

Adjuster screws - yes.
Shimano - very likely from how they look.

It is funny, I was in my hobby workshop this morning and took some photographs. Not one of them show the rear dropouts... I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-16, 02:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

Another Swedish owned one - Gustav: s. Machined...

Another Swedish owned one - Gustav: s. Machined logo on HT. Smooth welds.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb307/styggpyggeno1/cyklar/max/bianchi_proto_max_caurus_01_zpsyekdxux3.jpg

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-16, 02:32 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

This one - said to from 1990 has TT wire routing...

This one - said to from 1990 has TT wire routing with entrance under the TT - more in line with post ergopower routing of cables (or when everyone went over to under the handlebar wrap routing). Rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-16, 02:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,196
Posted By styggno1

The Bianchi Proto thread

I tried to get this in one post but since there is a 10 picture limit – and this post is useless without them I hope it is OK to make three parts of it.

Since I today found this old thread:
...
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