Totally agreegoatalope, not a fan of the colour at all. I'm thinking a nearly black grey powder coat with the Bianchi badges in the Celeste and cable housing and brake hood to match.
@
JPZ66: I'm fairly certain it is a Strada thanks to BianchiGirls post here:
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/in.../t-178678.html but was hoping to see if anyone had more information on the model. This was the stated equipment on that one:
Hi-Mn Steel frame
Shimano 600 rear derailleur
Suntour ARX front derailleur
Shimano brakes
Sugino VT crank and front chainset
Sakae Road Champion (Japan) bars
I think mine is the same set, where did this fit on the scale of things? Are they worth restoring to perfection or just make them work and replace them over time ...