Originally Posted by Drillium Dude

Thanks, Hugh.

It's a good ride, then? Good deal. I was wondering about that, and I'm definitely looking forward to taking it for a spirited test ride. Bianchi seemed to have model names that were based upon components. Supercorsa had SR and Superleggera had NR. Since mine has an NR headset, I'm going Superleggera. Although I have to think Bianchi sold these as frame-only, too. I was surprised to learn that 1981 was the last year Bianchi featured chrome head lugs on any of their models. Sad, but good that I've finally got one of the "last of the V8s"

You know, I wonder if that bump/thud I heard/felt was a bolt shearing? I will make sure to bring this up with the mechanic on Monday when they get the chance to eyeball the car. I swear, sometimes I feel like selling it and going car-free (I no longer take drives for pleasure after losing my BMW). But then I couldn't get to the places where all the good bike rides are

DD