Celeste Porn - Post your Bianchis
05-06-07, 04:58 PM
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Here's two of my babies. The Pista Concept should be complete this week, including the non-critical parts it's missing and bars that are actually at a reasonable angle.
The 928 is my preference of all carbon bikes I've ridden, though it's not as light as the latest generation of CF frames. Bonus points to the first person to spot the hot custom mods on this one.
Sorry for the horrid pictures, by the way.
The 928 is my preference of all carbon bikes I've ridden, though it's not as light as the latest generation of CF frames. Bonus points to the first person to spot the hot custom mods on this one.
Sorry for the horrid pictures, by the way.
05-06-07, 05:36 PM
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That is one sweet looking bike. If only the wheel lettering was smoked to match.
Originally Posted by BlastRadius
2003 EV4
05-06-07, 10:52 PM
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Hi,
Isn't there a thread like this somewhere in the depths of BikeForums?
Here's my "classic" 1975 Specialissima:
Here's my 2005 Milano:
My 2006 Pista Concept with various old track components (some dating back to the early 1980s):
I sold this 2001 XL Ti a few years ago:
I also sold this 2000 XL EV2 a few years ago:
This shot shows bits of my wife's celeste Milano (my son's black Milano is not shown):
I guess you can say that I like Bianchis. Bianchi is the brand that I've owned most often but my Bianchis (past and present) make up less than half of the bikes that I've owned since I started racing.
Isn't there a thread like this somewhere in the depths of BikeForums?
Here's my "classic" 1975 Specialissima:
Here's my 2005 Milano:
My 2006 Pista Concept with various old track components (some dating back to the early 1980s):
I sold this 2001 XL Ti a few years ago:
I also sold this 2000 XL EV2 a few years ago:
This shot shows bits of my wife's celeste Milano (my son's black Milano is not shown):
I guess you can say that I like Bianchis. Bianchi is the brand that I've owned most often but my Bianchis (past and present) make up less than half of the bikes that I've owned since I started racing.
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05-06-07, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by yugo campione
BlastRadius, what size is that EV4? Do they have a weight limit? Also, how do you like the CF fork and 1" threadless headset on your Campione since you've switched it out? Which bike do you like better?
The EV4 is a 51cm. I'm not sure if they have a weight limit but I'd imagine the larger sizes are designed to accommodate a person that would ride that size. I'm 132# + gear when I ride.
I do like the CF fork and 1" threadless; I saved about a pound and that's with a steel steerer. I really like the old Performance Allegro fork (made by Kinesis I think). They have straight blades, a really short crown to axle length, and a 40mm rake. Makes for quick, yet forgiving handling. You'll notice the top tube actually slopes down in front ever so slightly. That effectively steepens the head angle which is compensated for by the additional trail of the 40mm rake. I like it enough to have found another one on Ebay to have as a backup.
I like the ride of the EV4 but I wouldn't say I like it better than the Campione. It's really stiff and I find myself doing a higher average speed on it but every time I get on the Campione I feel like I just returned home. Maybe because I did so much to it. When I acquired the Campione, I had it cold set to 130mm spacing and sanded and repainted a bunch of surface rust (when BianchiUSA used to sell Celeste and Clear coat in spray cans).
The Alloro frame I just got is in about as bad condition though no rust because it's aluminum. The frame is 1/2 pound lighter than the 4# Campione and the fork is full carbon 1" threadless. Overall, over a pound heavier than the EV4 frameset (3#4oz vs 4#4oz).
05-07-07, 01:04 AM
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Celeste is either a love or hate thing and I think it looks awesome! Totally jealous of all these rigs.
05-08-07, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by superted
more green than blue for me
but i reckon its changed over the years...
but i reckon its changed over the years...
05-09-07, 07:27 PM
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No celeste, just root-beer brown and puke green!
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05-09-07, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bianchiboy71
Right then....
I've got a pair of 2001 XL-EV2s both with full Record & Neutrons, one in Mercatone Uno colours, one a replica of Pantani's 2000 Tour De France frame (with a 39x29 lowest ratio for pretending I'm good uphill!), a titanium S9 Matta (replica of Backstedt's Paris Roubaix winning frame from 2004) with Record triple, Ksyrium ES wheels, Tune seatpost & stem, Nokon cables and a Brooks swallow saddle - yeah I know it looks a bit strange but it's for those days when I feel like doing a solo hundred mile ride (it's VERY comfortable) and finally a year 2000 Mega Pro L with Ksyriums and Daytona for bad weather and an Auto-Milano for commuting to work (not shown here).
I've got a pair of 2001 XL-EV2s both with full Record & Neutrons, one in Mercatone Uno colours, one a replica of Pantani's 2000 Tour De France frame (with a 39x29 lowest ratio for pretending I'm good uphill!), a titanium S9 Matta (replica of Backstedt's Paris Roubaix winning frame from 2004) with Record triple, Ksyrium ES wheels, Tune seatpost & stem, Nokon cables and a Brooks swallow saddle - yeah I know it looks a bit strange but it's for those days when I feel like doing a solo hundred mile ride (it's VERY comfortable) and finally a year 2000 Mega Pro L with Ksyriums and Daytona for bad weather and an Auto-Milano for commuting to work (not shown here).
05-09-07, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Doggus
Pedals are on my roadie....
can i just say WOW, that's a beaut of a bianchi??!! and fixed no less, i love it!
i own two bianchis, one's an '05 pista with the decals scratched off (just chrome now), and the other's a celeste 2005 eros.
go bianchi!
05-13-07, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by hollumns
My cute '99 Veloce:
I need one.....
Here's my 928.....
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[/QUOTE]hott, i want a 928 with chorus. i have an '05 virata with ultegra.
there should be a poll.... who didn't get a celeste coffee cup with their bianchi?!
i know i did!
05-13-07, 08:23 PM
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Sorry for the cross posting over in Titaniums, but here's my first Bianchi...
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05-13-07, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by khaosspawn
Hey Guys,
Here's my contribution (I compressed the jpgs till they fit the 100K limit - hope they look ok).
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Here's my contribution (I compressed the jpgs till they fit the 100K limit - hope they look ok).
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great bikes indeed
05-18-07, 11:36 AM
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Here's my Pinella
First road bike (Ultegra Setup) - 2006 Pinella. I don't believe they make it anymore. Pretty lightweight, smooth ride. 
05-22-07, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by deaf_j
Nice bike. Is that a celeste frame pump?
I need one.....
I need one.....
05-22-07, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rodny71
what is the standard length that all the bianchi concept stems come in?
I'm assuming you're asking what the bikes ship with. I bought mine a little over a month ago and it came stock with a 130mm stem on the 62 frame.
Another interpretation of your question, the Bianchi stems come in standard lengths of 90, 100, 110, 120 and 130. I've tried them all trying to dial my bike in.