bottle bosses on vintage Bianchi Pista?
08-16-14, 09:11 PM
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bottle bosses on vintage Bianchi Pista?
Does anyone know anything about bottle bosses being present on mid-80s Bianchi Pistas?
I have an '85 Pista that has bosses on the downtube, and a gentleman recently inquired about them. I never thought anything of them other than the fact that I was happy they were there. Could they have possibly been added by a third party? The bike doesn't appear to have been repainted ever, and it's definitely not a fake due to the markings on the BB shell.
I have an '85 Pista that has bosses on the downtube, and a gentleman recently inquired about them. I never thought anything of them other than the fact that I was happy they were there. Could they have possibly been added by a third party? The bike doesn't appear to have been repainted ever, and it's definitely not a fake due to the markings on the BB shell.
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Does anyone know anything about bottle bosses being present on mid-80s Bianchi Pistas?
I have an '85 Pista that has bosses on the downtube, and a gentleman recently inquired about them. I never thought anything of them other than the fact that I was happy they were there. Could they have possibly been added by a third party? The bike doesn't appear to have been repainted ever, and it's definitely not a fake due to the markings on the BB shell.
I have an '85 Pista that has bosses on the downtube, and a gentleman recently inquired about them. I never thought anything of them other than the fact that I was happy they were there. Could they have possibly been added by a third party? The bike doesn't appear to have been repainted ever, and it's definitely not a fake due to the markings on the BB shell.
08-16-14, 09:49 PM
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Rivnuts.
Any bike shop can install them to a vintage frame without water bottle bosses. It will let you install a bottle cage on your C&V bike.
Any bike shop can install them to a vintage frame without water bottle bosses. It will let you install a bottle cage on your C&V bike.
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Okay I looked at the other pics and there is no doubt your bike is a Bianchi Pista from the 80's. Looking at the water bottle fittings, they do not appear to be brazed bosses (as would be with a OEM Bianchi water bottle boss), but some after market inserts; this can easily been done with minimal to no damage to the paint. Outdoor Gadgets: DIY Water Bottle Cage Mounting
edit: As NormanF posted probably Rivnuts
I've done some centuries on a fixed gear that came with no water bottle fittings so I used the strap on variety. If you want to do some serious riding on your Pista, you'll be set with a water bottle cage! If you want them to be less conspicuous you can screw in some domed screws and touch them up with some celeste paint.
edit: As NormanF posted probably Rivnuts
I've done some centuries on a fixed gear that came with no water bottle fittings so I used the strap on variety. If you want to do some serious riding on your Pista, you'll be set with a water bottle cage! If you want them to be less conspicuous you can screw in some domed screws and touch them up with some celeste paint.
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Looks like there is some rust bubbling the paint at the edges of the drilled holes. Rivnuts can be removed and the corrosion can be treated.
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