Bianchi identification and age (help)
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Bianchi identification and age (help)
Hi I need some help , I picked up awhat I think is an early 80s Bianchi frame as a new project but I am lost as to the model and actual age ( I have not seen serial numbers like these ) the frame came with a mix of modolo / ofmega /ITM / stronglight components. Also any info on. My cross bike would be appreciated also .
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Bianchi Formula Mid to Late 80's
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The pink frame is made of Bianchi Columbus Formula Two Tubing which dates from the mid 80's to 1988.
The pink frame, it should have some numbers on the bottom of the BB shell like on my 1988 Giro. The serial number is on the left and I . 8 indicates 1988. Not sure what the "I" or "1" stands for - maybe 1st quarter of the month???
Can't help with the X-Cross bike,
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The pink frame is made of Bianchi Columbus Formula Two Tubing which dates from the mid 80's to 1988.
The pink frame, it should have some numbers on the bottom of the BB shell like on my 1988 Giro. The serial number is on the left and I . 8 indicates 1988. Not sure what the "I" or "1" stands for - maybe 1st quarter of the month???
Can't help with the X-Cross bike,
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Thanks Verktyg . I attached the bb shell image and it looks like you were right on the money, still cant delete the cat pic ( chrombooks don't have a delete key)
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Hi I need some help , I picked up awhat I think is an early 80s Bianchi frame as a new project but I am lost as to the model and actual age ( I have not seen serial numbers like these ) the frame came with a mix of modolo / ofmega /ITM / stronglight components. Also any info on. My cross bike would be appreciated also .
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1988 Bianchi Giro?
The serial number on my 1988 Giro.
1988ish Campione D'Italia, probably a Canadian market bike. The serial number and year stamped in the BB are in the same format as my Giro and your bike.
The 1987-88 Giro came in pink/purple and Celeste and had a Campagnolo Victory gruppo. Your bike was probably 1 tier down on the model/price level, maybe made for another market than the US? Maybe it'sa "Bastardo"...
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1988 Catalog
Not sure whether this is a US or Canadian catalog but it mentions a mix of Modolo / Ofmega / ITM / Stronglight components on several models. So what I posted above about Bianchi playing loose with catalog specs certainly applies here. Close but no cigar.
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I am in Victoria BC ( canada ) The brakes are Modolo Mach 1s ( really ugly grey colour ) no hubs or rims and no derailleurs ..... but really who knows what has been changed or not ,I have a soft spot for steel bikes that are being neglected and both my Bianchis were bound for the dumpster when I picked them up.
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On the rose coloured Bianchi, Formula Two tubing in conjunction with the logo style, is indicative of a 1988 model and is corroborated by the serial number. Stronglight cranksets are typical of Canadian market, mid-range models of this era. While it's been frankenbiked, my leading candidate would be a Canadian market, 1988 Bianchi Campione d'Italia.
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Bianchi frequently used the same frames with different components and gave them separate model names, especially in different market like Europe, the US and Canada.
The serial number on my 1988 Giro.
1988ish Campione D'Italia, probably a Canadian market bike. The serial number and year stamped in the BB are in the same format as my Giro and your bike.
The 1987-88 Giro came in pink/purple and Celeste and had a Campagnolo Victory gruppo. Your bike was probably 1 tier down on the model/price level, maybe made for another market than the US? Maybe it'sa "Bastardo"...
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The serial number on my 1988 Giro.
1988ish Campione D'Italia, probably a Canadian market bike. The serial number and year stamped in the BB are in the same format as my Giro and your bike.
The 1987-88 Giro came in pink/purple and Celeste and had a Campagnolo Victory gruppo. Your bike was probably 1 tier down on the model/price level, maybe made for another market than the US? Maybe it'sa "Bastardo"...
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On the rose coloured Bianchi, Formula Two tubing in conjunction with the logo style, is indicative of a 1988 model and is corroborated by the serial number. Stronglight cranksets are typical of Canadian market, mid-range models of this era. While it's been frankenbiked, my leading candidate would be a Canadian market, 1988 Bianchi Campione d'Italia.
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again I really appreciate the help from all of you .
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I have a similar frame with modolo brake calipers ,itm stem , ofmega headset, gipiemme rear drops, stronglite crankset, and ambrosio high pressure rims.
Seatpost and steering stem are stuck
I am wondering which stickers would be appropriate after it's repainted in a matching color
Seatpost and steering stem are stuck
I am wondering which stickers would be appropriate after it's repainted in a matching color
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