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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,392
Posted By Deerman

Hi T-Mar, Thank you for your reply! A few...

Hi T-Mar,

Thank you for your reply! A few pictures of the bike below. Note that it has been repainted and stickered - apparently faithful to the original (although for sure the celeste is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,709
Posted By Deerman

Hi Bianchigirll, Yes the regular SBX fork is...

Hi Bianchigirll,

Yes the regular SBX fork is a chrome unicrown. The original fork was lost in the mists of time and the replacement chrome fork that the bike came with was pretty crap. Came across...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-21, 05:35 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,392
Posted By Deerman

Hi Guys, A question about a Bianchi serial...

Hi Guys,

A question about a Bianchi serial number. The bike appears to be from the early 1980's (perhaps late 70's). Serial number is: GL28281? Or it could read 6L28281. The serial number was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-21, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,709
Posted By Deerman

Custom SBX build

Finished the SBX rebuild after around 18 months. Custom paint - these are not stickers... Pro team crest on head tube. Lissignoli fork.



...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-20, 04:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,903
Posted By Deerman

Hi Lattz - this is very interesting! Too bad you...

Hi Lattz - this is very interesting! Too bad you missed this bike it is quite a beauty.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 03:59 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,652
Posted By Deerman

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0170_de0d5e467e9a3a6df0fa32c7c1d7df789e31be8f.jpg
CAAD4 Saeco. I have owned (and loved) this bike since purchasing in 1998. Still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-20, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 565
Posted By Deerman

This was me! I have since ordered stickers from...

This was me! I have since ordered stickers from https://www.cyclomondo.net - SBX decals and full Specialissima set.

Email contact is Greg Softley at gtsoftley@ozemail.com.au

He was very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,507
Posted By Deerman

And a before picture for comparison... ...

And a before picture for comparison...


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,507
Posted By Deerman

:0 I understand completely! You will of course...

:0 I understand completely! You will of course be wondering why I am looking for SBX stickers. Well, after touching up the frame to fix flaking paint I am now reconsidering a respray... I know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 01:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,507
Posted By Deerman

Cool guys - thanks! :0

Cool guys - thanks! :0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 03:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,507
Posted By Deerman

Bianchi SBX Decals

Ok thanks! If you can recall who the gentleman was that would be much appreciated - these stickers look really nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 01:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,507
Posted By Deerman

Hi Bianchigirll - I am looking for identical SBX...

Hi Bianchigirll - I am looking for identical SBX stickers for an SBX build. I tried contacting Columbus in Italy but they have told me that they do not supply SBX stickers. Can I ask who you bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-20, 03:16 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,392
Posted By Deerman

Hi, I am trying to identify an old Bianchi with...

Hi, I am trying to identify an old Bianchi with Ishiwata Magny tubing. Reading elsewhere on the forum indicates "that it was contract manufactured in Japan but it's not the top Japanese model, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,709
Posted By Deerman

Hi Tricky - this bike is also an amazingly good...

Hi Tricky - this bike is also an amazingly good ride - stiff, light and fast. Massively underrated frame set in my view.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,028
Posted By Deerman

Hi Guys - the bike was a Puch and so was from...

Hi Guys - the bike was a Puch and so was from Austria. Chain guard was not original - looks like a Dutch implant? I agree the bike is most likely from the mid 70's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,392
Posted By Deerman

Hi T-Mar - This is simply awesome! Thank you for...

Hi T-Mar - This is simply awesome! Thank you for the information - it is super clear. I have had a closer look my SBX downtube and am sort of convinced that i can feel these ridges... :0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,392
Posted By Deerman

Hi T-Mar, Thank you very much for the input....

Hi T-Mar,

Thank you very much for the input. I will have to re-read some of your earlier posts about the five helical ridges - not entirely sure I understand what I am looking for here!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-20, 03:21 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,392
Posted By Deerman

Bianchi Serial Number of the Day

Bianchi serial number of the day: 63f023t 290 - any comments? The first part looks like a "generic" type serial number to me - randomised and containing no information - other than that it is unique...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,709
Posted By Deerman

Hi Bianchigirll - actually it looks like a...

Hi Bianchigirll - actually it looks like a Grizzly Team frameset from late 90's - front badge is different from the one in the 1997 catalogue so maybe 98/99? The rest of the bike is a recent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 04:04 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,392
Posted By Deerman

Custom frame serial numbers

I may have figured out how custom-built Bianchi road bike serial numbers work (at least in some instances).

There is a long-running debate on the forum about SBX frames with late 80's stickers....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 03:46 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,709
Posted By Deerman

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0176_f8b7ae7972f669aadb53b060dfab26b6524d4b15.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,517
Posted By Deerman

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0171_1e14d837f87c8b34af34682ab6555f0ce873f2e5.jpg
Bianchi megatube 7005
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,903
Posted By Deerman

Hi Hamzak - well I think there is a good chance...

Hi Hamzak - well I think there is a good chance that the paint is what the bike originally came with. I saw a similar bike somewhere on the forum with the same serial number format B XXX-XXX and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,709
Posted By Deerman

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0171_1e10f34c3656616dcb9fdc35f7cf1cbfd5e6d2f9.jpg
Megatube mtb 1998?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

Some pictures of the fork below - Spinner from...

Some pictures of the fork below - Spinner from 1989. No Gipiemme dropouts. Also seems to have been welded at some point?

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,903
Posted By Deerman

Hi Lattz - I would be very interested indeed to...

Hi Lattz - I would be very interested indeed to know the serial number of your bike. I would predict that it is B 008 XXX or maybe B 009 XXX.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,903
Posted By Deerman

Hi Hamzak - I would say the paint on your bike is...

Hi Hamzak - I would say the paint on your bike is original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 05:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,399
Posted By Deerman

I have a bike just like this - SBX with late 80's...

I have a bike just like this - SBX with late 80's stickers. SBX is from 93/94 so this causes consternation...

The serial number is the key (I think anyway): the format "B" XXX-XXX is reserved for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-20, 01:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,903
Posted By Deerman

Just had a rethink on the serial numbers. I...

Just had a rethink on the serial numbers. I think it is much simpler: the format "B" XXX-XXX is reserved for custom builds. "B" means Bianchi - made in Italy at the Bianchi factory. The rest of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,903
Posted By Deerman

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1610x1094/screenshot_2020_06_07_at_20_07_37_3c0dd2c5d991660c88ab19a015b4d8ae83c8fcb3.jpg
X4 Argentino
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,903
Posted By Deerman

Ok so it's time for a bit of Bianchi serial...

Ok so it's time for a bit of Bianchi serial number-ology. If we look at B 008919 and B 008992, we can maybe guess that "B" is for Bianchi - the bike is made in the Bianchi factory. 0089 means 1989...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,903
Posted By Deerman

Hi Hamzak, I just purchased a very similar...

Hi Hamzak,

I just purchased a very similar frame in Hungary. The serial number is B008992 - which is extremely close to yours at B008919. These seem to me to be limited edition serial numbers -...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

SBX Fork

Seems you were right about the fork - you have very sharp eyes indeed! Turns out after stripping down the bike that it is not original. The good news is that the frame is in good shape. Will...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-20, 05:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

Hi Lattz - I took the bike out today for a proper...

Hi Lattz - I took the bike out today for a proper ride. I can honestly say that this frame is pretty amazing to ride - wow! I will need to upgrade all of the components / wheels etc. so this will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,424
Posted By Deerman

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0169_9c8d87cf5be4ef1b325560f9e9b511279896d99c.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-20, 01:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

I just picked up the bike - it is in very good...

I just picked up the bike - it is in very good condition with no rust at all and the frame is in very good shape. There are a few paint chips but I will see if I can get my paint guy to colour match...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

Also the two SBX versions seem to be kind of a...

Also the two SBX versions seem to be kind of a mish mash of the late 80's Specialissima X4 SPX: one has pantos/curved brake bridge and other other has the logos... So, it's kind of a reference to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-20, 10:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

SBX Hypothesis

Ok guys - so I think I have a potential solution to the SBX mystery: economics. With SBX, Bianchi had their own, new fancy tubing. So they needed to build bikes to justify the investment. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

Another area of concern is rusting where the rear...

Another area of concern is rusting where the rear brake cable enters and exits the top tube. i see from your photo that you have some black marks - especially around the rear hole? Was this rusted...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

A front view of the fork - this looks more like...

A front view of the fork - this looks more like the one in your photos?


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/810x1080/bianchi_sbx_1_705bf367fb32c20a5346c8bbd133c42f4ac8fe49.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

Also your comment about the fork is interesting. ...

Also your comment about the fork is interesting. For what it's worth it appears to be identical to Hala's fork no? Or are they both replacements?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

Szia Lattz! Great to hear from you and thanks...

Szia Lattz! Great to hear from you and thanks for the additional info. I have to say this is all very intriguing - perhaps we can understand where these bikes came from? Interesting that you are a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-20, 02:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,998
Posted By Deerman

Hi Guys! I am yet another Bianchi steel road...

Hi Guys! I am yet another Bianchi steel road bike newbie. Having read all of the above, I am set to buy yet another "weird series" SBX - photo below. The bike needs a lot of work and so this will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,070
Posted By Deerman

That's a big frame!

That's a big frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 53,347
Posted By Deerman

Stunning

Stunning
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,032
Posted By Deerman

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,472
Posted By Deerman

Cannondale?

Cannondale?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,293
Posted By Deerman

Indeed!

Indeed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,709
Posted By Deerman

Super nice!

Super nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,998
Posted By Deerman

Nice bike!

Nice bike!
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