Originally Posted by
mtbbikemike
What's up with the serial numbers? I have what I believe to be a '93. It is a 59cm Reparto Corse. Serial # 59C392. Columbus EL over size with internal cable routing, ovalized downtube at the bottom bracket, drop outs are stamped "Bianchi". I am looking forward to building it up, but I am short on the cash to do so. I am not sure what the componets were originally, but it does have a Shimano bottom bracket installed.
I would agree with 1993. Bianchi have several serial number formats because they were such a large brand and used so many different frame manufacturers. First there was Reparto Course, then the main factory for the mid-range and entry level models and then numerous Japan and Taiwanese manufacturers after Italian manufacturing got too expensive for the entry and mid-range models.
As for components, there was a 1993 EL model with C-Record.