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Old 10-05-19, 10:33 AM
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Well, when servicing the headset I found out there is a bit of brinelling or indexing on the bottom race so I am off to the LBS for some loose bearings to see if it will solve the problem...wish me luck.
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This component group looks like Campagnolo Stratos, which was 1994 only according to my literature. In 1994, it was spec'd on the Campione d'Italia and Giro. However, in 1995 it was spec'd on the Trofeo, so Bianchi must have made a big LTB (Last Time Buy) of Stratos. The 1995 Trofeo was available in Ferrari Red and used down tube shifters, so that would appear to be what the OP has. FYI, $673 US MSRP. Serial number?
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I went to the LBS for the loose bearings and that solved the indexing problem with the headset. The Paint on the bike polished up very well.
The chrome on the chainring bolts seems problematic and I may have to resort to something other than a good polish to get an acceptable appearance etc. The plastic brake bolt covers have lost their "chrome" finish and painting them may be the answer.
I am now trying to decide on the type of bars and stem as well as the saddle and color of bar tape that I will use for the build.

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Old 10-08-19, 07:49 PM
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Its getting there..changed the bars and added the saddle.
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Old 10-10-19, 01:05 PM
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Sweet bike. Recently picked up a similar setup. Any idea what model this is? The serial number on mine only says A (large space) 2 and J.1
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Old 10-10-19, 01:45 PM
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There is nothing wrong with a non-celeste Bianchi. (Mine is a rare "charcoal," which my artist wife calls metallic "Ralph Lauren brown.")
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Old 10-10-19, 01:58 PM
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That's in great shape. Also I would say tomato rather than red. So maybe more Italian than celeste.
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Originally Posted by xiaoman1
Its getting there..changed the bars and added the saddle.
Looking really sharp. Ferrari red Bianchis rule!
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Nice bike & welcome to the Red Bianchi Club. Mines is a 87 I believe.
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Originally Posted by Akkorn
Nice bike & welcome to the Red Bianchi Club. Mines is a 87 I believe.
More like 1995.
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Originally Posted by Akkorn
Nice bike & welcome to the Red Bianchi Club. Mines is a 87 I believe.
Thanks, yours looks great....I am wrapping my bars today...finished lubing the BB and axles and did a little more cleaning.
I may switch out the black Selle for a red or white one but not sure yet....still trying to make a decision on skin walls, red or Celeste tires?
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saddle choice?
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Hmmmm...I don't know,Ben. To me it's throwing off the red. How does it look from feet away?
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Old 10-12-19, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by due ruote
That's in great shape. Also I would say tomato rather than red. So maybe more Italian
than celeste.
due ruote,
I like that analogy!

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Hmmmm...I don't know,Ben. To me it's throwing off the red. How does it look from feet away?
Rob,
I know what you mean, it looked good in the studio but in the natural light a bit brown....I have another one that I think is redder and will try that later, If that does not work I have white and black that may work.
Tires are next....green or skin wall?
Best, Ben
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Originally Posted by 2cam16
Hmmmm...I don't know,Ben. To me it's throwing off the red. How does it look from feet away?
+1 Nice saddle but not feeling the combo.
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Originally Posted by xiaoman1
due ruote,
I like that analogy!



Rob,
I know what you mean, it looked good in the studio but in the natural light a bit brown....I have another one that I think is redder and will try that later, If that does not work I have white and black that may work.
Tires are next....green or skin wall?
Best, Ben
Skins for me.
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Originally Posted by due ruote
+1 Nice saddle but not feeling the combo.
+2 Black or yellow.
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Originally Posted by 2cam16
Hmmmm...I don't know,Ben. To me it's throwing off the red. How does it look from feet away?
Originally Posted by due ruote
+1 Nice saddle but not feeling the combo.
Originally Posted by 76SLT
+2 Black or yellow.
Yeah, the halogens tended to warm things up a lot. I put on the other red saddle that I had and it's also the wrong hue. I tried a white one and it seems right, maybe a change of the cables too.
Getting rid of the green tire also helps my eye!
While I like the Benotto tape, I forgot that it has almost no cushioning.
Best, Ben

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Yes white!
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White looks perfect!
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It's been quite a while since I have had time to do anything really bike-related, and along with the Bertoni, the Red-Headed Bianchi was in need of some well-needed attention.
I have had these two, almost completed bikes staring at me every day when I go to work in my studio.
Never in a hurry to finish, to me, it is more important to enjoy the build/hunt for the right parts etc.
I got the Celeste tires the other day and finally put them on, I bought the bike a little over a year ago and one member commented....."At least the rear tire is Celeste", like the Bertoni, the chain and pedals are the last things to fit and then it is done.....maybe white bar tape!
Best, Ben

I was happy to find the tires, even though it to a while to find them, I am glad I waited. The chain and pedals are next....
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Love the bike but the Celeste tires kind of clash with the red
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
This component group looks like Campagnolo Stratos, which was 1994 only according to my literature. In 1994, it was spec'd on the Campione d'Italia and Giro. However, in 1995 it was spec'd on the Trofeo, so Bianchi must have made a big LTB (Last Time Buy) of Stratos. The 1995 Trofeo was available in Ferrari Red and used down tube shifters, so that would appear to be what the OP has. FYI, $673 US MSRP. Serial number?
Almost certainly Stratos, which only existed for one year, because it stunk. I actually test rode a friend's bike in 1994-95, and it almost broke my dream of eventually having Campy stuff (which actually happened in 2017). It had horrible levers, brake and shifter. The Xenon stuff that preceded it was actually a bit better. And that was not great either. Early Veloce was basically the slight upgrade to the Stratos...? I think.

Thankfully they dumped the lowest line and stayed with Avanti for a bit (which was better) and improved Veloce moving forward, which I think, became the lowest end...?

Where did Mirage sit, however...?
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Bike looks fantastic, Ben! That said...

Good luck shifting and stopping the bike once it is on the road...!

Best, Jdawg

Originally Posted by xiaoman1
It's been quite a while since I have had time to do anything really bike-related, and along with the Bertoni, the Red-Headed Bianchi was in need of some well-needed attention.
I have had these two, almost completed bikes staring at me every day when I go to work in my studio.
Never in a hurry to finish, to me, it is more important to enjoy the build/hunt for the right parts etc.
I got the Celeste tires the other day and finally put them on, I bought the bike a little over a year ago and one member commented....."At least the rear tire is Celeste", like the Bertoni, the chain and pedals are the last things to fit and then it is done.....maybe white bar tape!
Best, Ben

I was happy to find the tires, even though it to a while to find them, I am glad I waited. The chain and pedals are next....
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