Official "Show off your Bianchi" thread
05-21-18, 07:16 AM
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05-21-18, 10:55 AM
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I bought this Bianchi Trofeo, new, out of the box in 1990. It had been sitting in the shop for about 5 years, so I date it about a 1985 model. I finally got the cash to scrap all the Japanese components and switch to Campy. A fine bike to ride when I need to express my Italian DNA.
05-22-18, 07:15 PM
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Thanks for the information T-Mar. The serial number looks to be about 6 - 8 digits long. Unfortunately it is covered by a plastic piece that guides the front and rear brake cables. The first two numbers are visible as 1,4.
There is a number printed on the drive side of the BB. it reads 1,4,0,7.
Thanks
Val
There is a number printed on the drive side of the BB. it reads 1,4,0,7.
Thanks
Val
06-04-18, 09:25 PM
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Luck of the Irish...Bianchi Advantage from Offer up for $20
Can finally get rid of the beach cruiser my mother in law hates riding and give her this one.
Just needs a chain and basic tuneup
Can finally get rid of the beach cruiser my mother in law hates riding and give her this one.
Just needs a chain and basic tuneup
07-03-18, 10:53 PM
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Arrived today in the mail with some extras. Impero pump, Selle Italia saddle and pair of hoops to build a wheelset.
1988 Bianchi Giro 55cm...rough on the edges but very nice and the dreaded spider web paint quality, im happy with it nonetheless.
I built a second level for bike parking.
1988 Bianchi Giro 55cm...rough on the edges but very nice and the dreaded spider web paint quality, im happy with it nonetheless.
I built a second level for bike parking.
07-04-18, 06:48 AM
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My '84 Bianchi Tipo Corsa. I built this when worked in a Bike Shop on Long Island, NY...which seems like a lifetime ago. I need new tires but can't seem to find a combination of: 23c/skinwall/folding/affordable.
07-04-18, 07:18 AM
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If you can tolerate 25mm, I like the Continental Grand Prix Classics - a modern "oldish" looking tire.
07-28-18, 01:25 PM
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I guess these belong in this thread.
Projects here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ct-thread.html
and here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ct-thread.html
Together in perfect harmony - or double trouble if you would like... It is only about five years between them and yet they are of totally different generations.
Projects here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ct-thread.html
and here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ct-thread.html
Together in perfect harmony - or double trouble if you would like... It is only about five years between them and yet they are of totally different generations.
07-29-18, 07:18 AM
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Beautiful Bianchis
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
07-29-18, 08:03 AM
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Love this thread - I’ve acquired a Bianchi specialissima after waiting fir decades for one - will post as soon as I have my post count up- it’s a 2018 though so not sure this post is the right place - everything seems very classic here ?
07-29-18, 10:17 AM
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08-09-18, 03:12 PM
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88 Giro is coming along 
Newly built wheels with SR hubs...theyve got less than 200 miles on them.
Newly built wheels with SR hubs...theyve got less than 200 miles on them.
08-19-18, 12:12 AM
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Progressing on the rebuild of a 1982 Champione del Mondo.
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08-19-18, 01:43 AM
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@wgscott You can never go wrong with tan walls on silver wheelsets.
I finally got some respectable tires:
08-28-18, 05:44 PM
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1982 Champione del Mondo
It started out with a gifted frame this past spring, had a newer fork, and obviously crashed. Had the frame repaired, aligned and repainted by Yellow Jersey, in Arlington WI. Sourced the correct Campy brakes, derailleurs, crankset, and shifters. Added a Phil Wood bottom bracket, and Shimano 28t freewheel, which will shift better then any made by Regina. Went with Nitto for the bars, seatpost and stem, verses used original items just to be safe. Finished it up yesterday, and if it ever stops raining, will start putting some miles on it
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08-28-18, 08:09 PM
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@tkamd73 I was thinking gum hoods and black bar tape on my Giro build and after seeing yours it looks darn good.
Very nice Bianchi ��
Very nice Bianchi ��
08-28-18, 08:21 PM
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Thanks, this was how it was in the Bianchi catalog, so I kind of went with that.
Tim
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08-29-18, 07:29 AM
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Very nice, looks good in Ferrari red. Interesting stem, what make?
Tim
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08-29-18, 09:55 AM
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Goes well with the seatpost!
Tim
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