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Old 09-22-19, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by malcala622
The headset is Ofmega. Its hard to read the decal but does seem to be a Formula 2.
It is likely the Squadra then but still a great frame.
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Thank you for your quick response! It's an SLX frame with the oval downtube. I'm in the UK and as far as I know it was a UK bike, sponsor or team bulk buy seems likely as I had been told it was a race/team frame by the seller some years ago. Its a wonderful frame out on the road, but the stays have suffered over the years.
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Old 09-22-19, 03:05 PM
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^ We never had SLX SuperSet II frames here in the US. We had SLX for '89 and '90 but after that SBX, which as I understand was another custome design tubeset for Bianchi, came along with the SuperSet II oversized and oval DT.
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Old 10-10-19, 01:10 PM
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Hi,

Looking for help identifying an 1980s (I think) red bianchi. The only serial number on the bottom reads A_____2 and J.1 . I'd post pictures but unfortunately am too new to have that permission. Thanks for any help!
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Originally Posted by jbow
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Looking for help identifying an 1980s (I think) red bianchi. The only serial number on the bottom reads A_____2 and J.1 . I'd post pictures but unfortunately am too new to have that permission. Thanks for any help!
Hello and welcome to the forums. It looks like you have a 1985 Nuovo Alloro a great riding and great entry level racer.



Well it is an Italian built model from 1985 as that was the only year this tubing was used.



Nuovo Record RD



OH someone changed the brakes.

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Hey everyone, I was hoping that I could get a little help identifying this frame I just got. I got it for free from a friend in Boston, he had trash picked it a few years back, and had never really done anything with it. As far as I can tell its in good shape, no cracked welds, no real rust, and everything is true, just some scratched up paint. Im planning to fix it up for a nice riding around bike, but I'm curious as to how old it is, and the make and model. Hopefully I took pictures of the right parts. https://imgur.com/a/NiVRqHH
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Old 10-11-19, 02:25 PM
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[QUOTE=Bianchigirll;21158651]Hello and welcome to the forums. It looks like you have a 1985 Nuovo Alloro a great riding and great entry level racer.



Thanks for your help! This frame is a little small for me and I'm looking to sell it to a friend. Any idea what a fair price would be?
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Originally Posted by pakman3999
Hey everyone, I was hoping that I could get a little help identifying this frame I just got. I got it for free from a friend in Boston, he had trash picked it a few years back, and had never really done anything with it. As far as I can tell its in good shape, no cracked welds, no real rust, and everything is true, just some scratched up paint. Im planning to fix it up for a nice riding around bike, but I'm curious as to how old it is, and the make and model. Hopefully I took pictures of the right parts. https://imgur.com/a/NiVRqHH
Hello The Formula 2 frame set was used on a lot of frames in '86, '87, and '88. Is the Bianchi actually embossed on the stay caps? That would make it a '86 or '87. The actual model is harder to determine without some the of the original components.



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When you say stay caps, do you mean the bits on the top of the seat stays? Because yeah, the logo is engraved in the metal. But yeah unfortunately all I have is that front derailleur, I cant even seem to find a full serial number, and the sticker is too torn up to know if it said anything about the tubes. Thanks for the help though!
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Hey I have an old Bianchi frame with serial number CS474608

most the decals have faded or scratched off. I’m going to restore this thing for fun. Any idea what the model may be? I would like to get original decals
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Hey I have an old Bianchi frame with serial number CS474608

most the decals have faded or scratched off. I’m going to restore this thing for fun. Any idea what the model may be? I would like to get original decals
Hello and welcome to the forums. Any pics? @T-Mar might know but I need a few more details. Is there anything stamped on the dropouts? What is the bottom bracket threading?
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Originally Posted by pakman3999
When you say stay caps, do you mean the bits on the top of the seat stays? Because yeah, the logo is engraved in the metal. But yeah unfortunately all I have is that front derailleur, I cant even seem to find a full serial number, and the sticker is too torn up to know if it said anything about the tubes. Thanks for the help though!
yes the tops of the seat stays. Sadly narrowing it down to a few years and a 4 or 5 models is as close as we can get without the original parts.
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Old 10-15-19, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Boobs
Hey I have an old Bianchi frame with serial number CS474608

most the decals have faded or scratched off. I’m going to restore this thing for fun. Any idea what the model may be? I would like to get original decals
The serial number is consistent with a 1984, Japanese manufactured frame but there's nothing coded into the S/N to tell you the model.
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
Hello and welcome to the forums. Any pics? @T-Mar might know but I need a few more details. Is there anything stamped on the dropouts? What is the bottom bracket threading?
Hey yeah I do have photos but the forum doesn’t allow posting photos or links until I’ve posted 10 times. I’m unsure what drop outs or bottom brackets are but I’ll look it up
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Hey yeah I do have photos but the forum doesn’t allow posting photos or links until I’ve posted 10 times. I’m unsure what drop outs or bottom brackets are but I’ll look it up
Dropouts are the part of the bike where you mount the rear wheel. The bottom bracket shell is where the pedals are mounted.

I found your pics and with T-Mars help I think I found it. You have a teal blue '84 Sport SS, assuming the brakes and shifters are original to the frame.

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Bianchi from the 40’s?

Does anyone know which model a bianchi with serial nr 043230 could be? Cant post pica yet,
until I have 10 posts
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Just put out 9 more simple posts. Then you can.
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Old 11-04-19, 07:01 PM
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Does anyone know which model a bianchi with serial nr 043230 could be? Cant post pica yet,
until I have 10 posts
The serial number won't tell us the model but the format is consistent with the entry level models we see that are manufactured by Chiorda in Italy. However, we'll need pictures for corroboration. Ignore the 10 post rule. While they won't appear in this thread, the pictures should post to a gallery album where members can view them.
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A little help por favor with this Krono.

Bottom bracket shell reads 2257 and 8 D


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Originally Posted by malcala622
A little help por favor with this Krono.

Bottom bracket shell reads 2257 and 8 D


No wonder you're trippin on "a lot of work", you been busy, got your hands full, eh.
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Originally Posted by malcala622
A little help por favor with this Krono.

Bottom bracket shell reads 2257 and 8 D

Serial number indicates 1988. Formula II tubing was used 1986-1988. Bianchi logo decal style is 1988-1989. So, everything points to a 1988 model.
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Serial number indicates 1988. Formula II tubing was used 1986-1988. Bianchi logo decal style is 1988-1989. So, everything points to a 1988 model.
Thanks Tmar for the info. I noticed the unfortunate paint spider web cracking on this frameset. Similar to my 88 Giro it led me to believe its a year 88'.

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They were in the '89 Bianchi USA catalog with a 105 kit but I don't recall them being offered here in '88
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My Newbie obsession project, Bianchi Minimax

Hi cycling peeps.

unfortunately I cannot attach pictures or a link

I recently purchased a Bianchi Minimax due to arrive this week from eBay/Italy. This project is a nostalgic endeavor. It’s meaningful as this is the era when I began racing road bikes.

Mostly I’m curious of its year and origin. I’d like the components to represent the frame date as accurately as possible. It’s pretty rough but it might just need an overhaul, frame detailing, headset and saddle.

I’ve spent hours looking up the serial number, model year, catalogs from Bianchi and Campagnolo... and although I’ve found some info there’s lots of conflicting information. I’m thinking this was a “minimax ‘91” frame purchase that took previous model year Campy “c record ‘88” I believe.

Here’s some info that might help: Sticker on chainstay “Costruita nel reparto corsa”. Bb shell is stamped Bianchi on nondrive side. Bianchi paint signature on rear toptube drive side.

SPECS—
frame: Bianchi Minimax serial A.1700 on the bb
size: 54 stamped on the bb
fork: Columbus EL
seat post: Campy Record 27.2
headset: Shimano 600(replacing w/ C-Record)
crank: Campy Record 170 39x53
brake/levers: Campy Delta
shifters: Campy Record friction
rear derailleur: record version? 7speed
front derailleur: record
wheels: Mavic hubs, SUP rims
freewheel: Regina 7 speed
saddle: unknown(replacing with model year race)
chain: unknown
pedals: campy toe clip


Thank you in advance for any support,

AlexZBike

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