1989 Bianchi Sport SX Advice and info
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New pics! 1989 Bianchi Sport SX Advice and info
1989 Bianchi Sport SXHello,just picked up a 1989 (I think) bianchi sport sx in celeste and love it so far!
I am looking to replace bar tape, saddle and pedals and looking for recommendations on classic styling etc. Saddle has some tears so planning to just store it since it’s original.
anyone have a favorite combination that complements the Celeste without matching everything to it?
Also happy for and general advice, information, and recommendations for this bike.
Planning on MKS sylvan pedals to hopefully look nice and not stand out too much.
Bianchigirll thanks in advance for any suggestions or info!
thanks!
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Nice find OP. I think you need to shine the bianchigirl lantern
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It's either a 1988 or 1989. Unless it's in the grey time period when they were transitioning model years, the serial number should tell which model year.
If not celeste, I'd go with with blue tape and saddle, to match the logo.
If not celeste, I'd go with with blue tape and saddle, to match the logo.
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It was manufactured in Japan during October 1988. That's late enough in the calendar year that it's almost certainly a 1989 model.
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Celeste tape & saddle is too much mono-colour for modern aesthetic. And it’s a nice blue.
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Agreed on too much Celeste kind of takes away from how nice it looks on the frame.
planning to try blue newbaums tape I think
for the saddle, haven t had great luck finding anything with good reviews and good price in anything other than black.
Ihave a fabric scoop on another bike that I like, so might end up going black there.
planning to try blue newbaums tape I think
for the saddle, haven t had great luck finding anything with good reviews and good price in anything other than black.
Ihave a fabric scoop on another bike that I like, so might end up going black there.
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Tanwall tyres, like the Vitorria Corsa G+, look fantastic.
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Don't mind the index finger i was pointing out the difference in headtube to someone.
Just showing an example of a celeste Bianchi with blue bartape.
Just showing an example of a celeste Bianchi with blue bartape.
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I would use blue bar tape and cable housing. Seat? Something you’re comfortable on and if it comes in blue use blue otherwise black.
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It appears someone may have replaced the original shimano brake lever with some Dia Compe ones. Is there a quick release (QR) on them? I'd recomend changing the levers out for some tecktros with a QR, something like the RL520
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The Sport SX generally fell in at the top of Bianchi's "Sport" series (which oddly also caontained every roiad bike below it) or the bottom bike in the Performance Series. It was ususally positioned just below the Campione De Italia in the over all line up. We sold them to people who were looking for a solid basic bike for exercise, fast group rides and even a budget minded budding racer or triathlete. My first real bike was a '87 Sport SX and I did everything with it. I did training rides, fast group rides, training races, commuting, charity rides and eventually modified it and tried Cyclocross. IMHO the Sport SX was a great all around value.
It appears someone may have replaced the original shimano brake lever with some Dia Compe ones. Is there a quick release (QR) on them? I'd recomend changing the levers out for some tecktros with a QR, something like the RL520
It appears someone may have replaced the original shimano brake lever with some Dia Compe ones. Is there a quick release (QR) on them? I'd recomend changing the levers out for some tecktros with a QR, something like the RL520
the brake levers are Exage with 3 rubber bumps, so I assume original? Either way, it all seems to be operating well.
overall, an incredible ride compared to my Fuji dynamic 10.
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O OK they look different than I remember.
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B17
C17
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ijust picked up a brooks c17 and b17. I’m really liking both saddles so one will go on this bianchi and one on my diamondback haanjo.
oh! Also picked up pedals. Decided to go with the MKS RMX. Love them so far and since the bike is late 80s I think they’re looking pretty good.
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Looking nice! I kinda like the look of the B17 on that bike with the Celeste.
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Congrats on your " new" bike !!!!!
Looks NEW !!!!!
Beautiful bike !!
I have the EXACT same bike !!!!
All original with a Bianchi water bottle !!
I love it !!!
The tires on it now are too thin for my liking 700x20
I also like Black cushioned tape on most of my bikes.
I picked it up last month in "new like" condition.
Will get 25 or 26s
VERY QUICK and FAST bike !!
Enjoy
Looks NEW !!!!!
Beautiful bike !!
I have the EXACT same bike !!!!
All original with a Bianchi water bottle !!
I love it !!!
The tires on it now are too thin for my liking 700x20
I also like Black cushioned tape on most of my bikes.
I picked it up last month in "new like" condition.
Will get 25 or 26s
VERY QUICK and FAST bike !!
Enjoy
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Congrats on your " new" bike !!!!!
Looks NEW !!!!!
Beautiful bike !!
I have the EXACT same bike !!!!
All original with a Bianchi water bottle !!
I love it !!!
The tires on it now are too thin for my liking 700x20
I also like Black cushioned tape on most of my bikes.
I picked it up last month in "new like" condition.
Will get 25 or 26s
VERY QUICK and FAST bike !!
Enjoy
Looks NEW !!!!!
Beautiful bike !!
I have the EXACT same bike !!!!
All original with a Bianchi water bottle !!
I love it !!!
The tires on it now are too thin for my liking 700x20
I also like Black cushioned tape on most of my bikes.
I picked it up last month in "new like" condition.
Will get 25 or 26s
VERY QUICK and FAST bike !!
Enjoy
So cool you have the same bike! Yours is beautiful!
agreed that 20 would be too skinny for me, too
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The Sport SX generally fell in at the top of Bianchi's "Sport" series (which oddly also caontained every roiad bike below it) or the bottom bike in the Performance Series. It was ususally positioned just below the Campione De Italia in the over all line up. We sold them to people who were looking for a solid basic bike for exercise, fast group rides and even a budget minded budding racer or triathlete. My first real bike was a '87 Sport SX and I did everything with it. I did training rides, fast group rides, training races, commuting, charity rides and eventually modified it and tried Cyclocross. IMHO the Sport SX was a great all around value.
It appears someone may have replaced the original shimano brake lever with some Dia Compe ones. Is there a quick release (QR) on them? I'd recomend changing the levers out for some tecktros with a QR, something like the RL520
It appears someone may have replaced the original shimano brake lever with some Dia Compe ones. Is there a quick release (QR) on them? I'd recomend changing the levers out for some tecktros with a QR, something like the RL520
https://www.bikeraceinfo.com/Cycle-I...-part-one.html
It was ready to ride w/o any adjustments other than raising the handlebars, which was nice. I've put 150 miles on it since getting it Oct 21.
Orchid, Celeste, it's all steel underneath right
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Nice TP218 , I hope you don't mind my adding on, this thread looks like the best place to show off my '86 Sport SX since it was instrumental in the decision to go forward with buying it. I have been wanting a celeste Bianchi, but this Orchid color looks good as well, and the seller location, bike size & features were all positives. Thanks to Trina and my buddy Law 3speedslow for their help and T-Mar for good information over on the serial # thread. Ironically the purple color is almost an exact match to our group jerseys. All components have been upgraded to Shimano 600 tri-color and the downtube shifting has been upgraded to Sach's brand brifters. I wasn't familiar with the Sach's brand, but it looks like it's quality stuff and the shifting & braking is smooth.
https://www.bikeraceinfo.com/Cycle-I...-part-one.html
It was ready to ride w/o any adjustments other than raising the handlebars, which was nice. I've put 150 miles on it since getting it Oct 21.
Orchid, Celeste, it's all steel underneath right
https://www.bikeraceinfo.com/Cycle-I...-part-one.html
It was ready to ride w/o any adjustments other than raising the handlebars, which was nice. I've put 150 miles on it since getting it Oct 21.
Orchid, Celeste, it's all steel underneath right
what a beaut!!
that is a great color!!
I’ve been super happy with mine so far. I’m sure you’ll love it
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Doesn't anyone think a white saddle looks good (better than black) on a "celeste" frame?
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Hi, I also have a 1989 Bianchi sport sx and was curious if anyone else has sticker logos instead of it painted on. Also should it have any embossing?
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I don’t think Bianchi painted any labels it was just decals/stickers and maybe clear coated. I believe the only mark on the frame would have been a B on the head tube down tube lug. It might have Bianchi stamped on the dropouts.
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