Cino bound Bianchi
03-02-23, 06:34 PM
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Cino bound Bianchi
Figured I would chronicle my build here too for anyone interested and hopefully to pick up some tips along the way 
Not even sure what model Bianchi this is, but it has rack and fender mounts, so I am hopeful it will accommodate bigger than racing tires. Bought it several years ago, but has sit unbuilt waiting for a good excuse. Cino sounds like a good one. Wish it had DT shifter stops, but I'll work with what I've got. The shaping on the mega-pro tubing, especially the DT is pretty cool. Excuse the cluttered work bench.
Not even sure what model Bianchi this is, but it has rack and fender mounts, so I am hopeful it will accommodate bigger than racing tires. Bought it several years ago, but has sit unbuilt waiting for a good excuse. Cino sounds like a good one. Wish it had DT shifter stops, but I'll work with what I've got. The shaping on the mega-pro tubing, especially the DT is pretty cool. Excuse the cluttered work bench.
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03-02-23, 06:38 PM
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That bench is neater than mine. You might want to mock up some wheels and tires first to figure out what size tires you can mount on the bike. Good looking project for sure.
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03-02-23, 08:55 PM
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03-02-23, 09:09 PM
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Well, it’s got rack and fender mounts, so likely it was intended to use larger tires.
Might want to go 650b, tho.
Bar ends (friction, of course) are perfectly acceptable for Cino.
Should build up into a decent ride.
Might want to go 650b, tho.
Bar ends (friction, of course) are perfectly acceptable for Cino.
Should build up into a decent ride.
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03-03-23, 06:25 AM
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Agreed that it should take larger tires than a racing bike, but it can't hurt to check before building the bike. The OP may have a tire size in mind that he wants to work for the ride he has in mind.
03-03-23, 07:34 AM
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Looking forward to watching your build.
But is there a date and open registration for Cino?
But is there a date and open registration for Cino?
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There's a date- July 22-23, and a caterer, but the web site has not yet been updated.
You might want to text me if you're thinking of going.
You might want to text me if you're thinking of going.
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03-03-23, 08:10 AM
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I've heard of people riding cino on 25's, so whatever fits will have to do!
Here are the freshly gutted levers in line with the rat rod build ahead
Here are the freshly gutted levers in line with the rat rod build ahead
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Nice, keep us posted as it goes along.
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Looks similar to my Bianchi Trofeo which does not have much clearance, however mine lacks the cable guides on head tube. Still, Gravel Kings are available in 26mm. Don
03-03-23, 12:26 PM
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worst case scenario: i wind up riding montana dirt roads and drinking bottles of wine by myself....doesnt sound so bad!
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03-03-23, 03:28 PM
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hill approved: 46/30 campag.
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Keep the pics coming. I like the build and the attitude; just ride whatever tire fits the frame and call it good.
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03-03-23, 05:50 PM
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Hey James. It's a triple crank that I converted to a sub-compact double. In this case, the big ring needs to be installed on the inboard side of the big spider. If it was installed outboard, there would be a very large gap to the small ring and the chain would fall off between the two rings in that case. I've modified a few cranks in this manner and they work perfectly. They do, as you point out, look a little "off", but function>form for this build.
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Hey James. It's a triple crank that I converted to a sub-compact double. In this case, the big ring needs to be installed on the inboard side of the big spider. If it was installed outboard, there would be a very large gap to the small ring and the chain would fall off between the two rings in that case. I've modified a few cranks in this manner and they work perfectly. They do, as you point out, look a little "off", but function>form for this build.
That makes sense!
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03-04-23, 05:41 PM
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Little progress here, more silvery parts hung. Coming together nicely.
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Hey James. It's a triple crank that I converted to a sub-compact double. In this case, the big ring needs to be installed on the inboard side of the big spider. If it was installed outboard, there would be a very large gap to the small ring and the chain would fall off between the two rings in that case. I've modified a few cranks in this manner and they work perfectly. They do, as you point out, look a little "off", but function>form for this build.
Asking for a friend.
All good, dig the vibe but I would have to do something about the ledge, like have the big gear there.
Or bevel it or have spacer and bevel/shape it somehow.
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Nicely done Nick! I think there might be a 3D print application to cover that outer spider bit. Maybe something in Celeste …
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03-04-23, 07:45 PM
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Clearance check: These Vittoria Corsas are labeled 32, but measure out to 30mm on old school Ambrosio rims, and clear all areas. These are probably the tires I'll wind up on.
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Do you know of anything? I have a Dura Ace 7900 crankset that I'm running normal chainrings on and they work great, but have a weird gap where the arms are supposed to blend into the (dedicated and extremely pricey) matching chainrings.
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I'm with SL. Saw a photo of outer ring mount caps used on a build maybe a year or two ago. Have not been able to locate any source, however.
Might have been custom machined or 3D printed...
Might have been custom machined or 3D printed...
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