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Old 09-06-20, 07:57 AM
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Bianchi 28T

I have a crazy question that I can't find answered anywhere. What does the "28T" refer to in Bianchi's so-named models? My guess is 28" (700c) Tubular rims. I've had my Tipo Corsa 28T (originally had tubulars) since I built it in 1984 and never really knew. (We didn't sell Bianchi - I had a friendly other dealer order it for me - so I wasn't that familiar with their designations).
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Does it actually say that on the frame? I do t recall seeing that designation in any of my catalogs
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
Does it actually say that on the frame? I do t recall seeing that designation in any of my catalogs
Thanks for the reply; haven't seen you on here in a while. It does have a decal on the DS Top Tube that I almost obliterated years ago with some over-zealous cleaning. I'm attaching 2 identifying decals.



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The catalog gives no reference to it. I would think it had something to with the gearing, maybe there was change the Nuovo Record RD that year that it could could handle a 29t cog?
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The catalog gives no reference to it. I would think it had something to with the gearing, maybe there was change the Nuovo Record RD that year that it could could handle a 29t cog?
Thanks! That was going to be my second guess but it looks almost maxed - out with my 24T.
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