Bianchi L'eroica
01-19-21, 01:09 AM
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If it's fake, so is the Colnago Master and Cinelli Supercorsa. Really, if they had called this the Bianchi Classico and didn't have the L'Eroica branding on it, nobody would have made discourse on this thing.
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01-19-21, 08:21 AM
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Agreed. I think the name choice is the most contentious element.
01-19-21, 10:44 AM
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That's what I am unhappy about. I'm by no means an expert but I'm improving with every build. Vintage means no more are available, it's a finite pool. I search for the rare and then hope to work the magic I see performed by some of you. So enough whining, horses for courses and I guess the real thing should be priced accordingly
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01-19-21, 04:44 PM
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Yeah, but your know Rider A having the money to burn on a pricey bike does not affect the life of Rider B. So, if you have the money to afford something like that, it has no impact on my life. Let her enjoy it.
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01-19-21, 05:11 PM
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Glad to see more pics in this thread.
So, I joined the Bianchi Celeste from Italy club recently.
Frameset with Italian bits from BF seller shippe to me = Under $350. From my spares came: Wheelset + bits + consumables = under $200 value, less tubular tires.
For me, a better value even with a 2X6 freewheel than multi-geared freehub and new paint. But I’m just a rider.
Here’s the mock-up pre-build.
edit - oooopps out of preferred order.
So, I joined the Bianchi Celeste from Italy club recently.
Frameset with Italian bits from BF seller shippe to me = Under $350. From my spares came: Wheelset + bits + consumables = under $200 value, less tubular tires.
For me, a better value even with a 2X6 freewheel than multi-geared freehub and new paint. But I’m just a rider.
Here’s the mock-up pre-build.
edit - oooopps out of preferred order.
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10-25-21, 06:00 AM
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I own one (I also have a '18 Specialissima and a Pegoretti) and I bought it from a chap for just over $2K. Frankly, I think they look really nice; they are the only frames of Bianchi that are built in Italy (my Specialissima was apparently designed and painted in Italy but made in Asia); and I couldn't find anything close to this in my local market.
I think it's fine and it's fun to ride. But I would love to swap out the calipers, brakes and shifters for a NOS Campy set (any suggestions would be welcomed).
In the end I can understand why the purists have an issue with the bike. I feel the same way - a little - about certain vintage guitars and newer ones that are 'relic'ed' and reproduced to the exact specs of the original. But not everyone can afford a $20K plus guitar and it's really about what the bike/guitar does for you.
As Clint once said, opinions are like a#$%holes: everyone's got one.
I think it's fine and it's fun to ride. But I would love to swap out the calipers, brakes and shifters for a NOS Campy set (any suggestions would be welcomed).
In the end I can understand why the purists have an issue with the bike. I feel the same way - a little - about certain vintage guitars and newer ones that are 'relic'ed' and reproduced to the exact specs of the original. But not everyone can afford a $20K plus guitar and it's really about what the bike/guitar does for you.
As Clint once said, opinions are like a#$%holes: everyone's got one.
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