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'54 Bianchi Campione del Mondo pictures

Old 07-06-12, 09:52 PM
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Pretty bike.

I think the blue handlebar tape might be keying off the accent color on the fork at the crown.

The images do not show detail of the rear dropouts, the generation of those might suggest a time period a bit, on an older Italian frame I have they helped.
That project has been at a standstill for a long time. I have the FB crank set, but have to compile a bottom bracket and cotters.
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All three of the frames posted above have eyelets front and rear, whereas the OP's bike doesn't have any I can see.

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Old 07-06-12, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SANTE POLLASTRI
wonderful!!
it could be a tour de france model,look at the right chainstay,the rear gear cable stop isn't brazed on like on the campione del mondo.
There was a huge degree of difference between Bianchi bikes made in the same year. Almost every bike had its own paint scheme, chroming and often even decal placement. The Campione del Mondo and Tour de France are basically the same frame, simply made in different years. The chainstay braze-on appears to have become a fixture in 1953 when they switched away from the 4 mm drop-out screws. I do however agree that the combination of missing chainstay braze-on and no chromed seat lug could point to a Tour de France.

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All three of the frames posted above have eyelets front and rear, whereas the OP's bike doesn't have any I can see.
Notwithstanding all of the variants seen in paint, chrome and decals mentioned above, I do not remember ever seeing another Bianchi from this era without eyelets for fenders. In the catalogs it clearly states that the bikes all came with alloy fenders. It would not surprise me that these were removed together with the chainstay braze-on.

BTW, the hubs are also not likely original as they were supplied OEM with Bianchi branded hubs. In the photos below you can see the OEM cranks
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Originally Posted by bibliobob
Please post both! I'd love to see them. Are the decals correct? Greg Softley said that he was going to make some '54ish ones, but I need to check in with him again.
Here are some original faded decals. While I have bought decals from Greg in the past, I would not personally ever get decals for a 50's Bianchi from Greg. His production method with vinyl film does not correspond to the time period. Varnish fix or water slide decals are readily available in Italy.
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Originally Posted by SANTE POLLASTRI
another detail,I've never seen a seat lug like this,with a round upper rim,where there is the serial number.
Basterebbe un po' di limatura... come del resto anche con gli occhielli ed il ferma guaina.
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Here is the description from the eBay listing. I had guessed 54 based on various pictures I saw. I really appreciate all the info guys. I will love it no matter what but I am very interested in learning as much as I can. I will pop it on the stand today and check to see what I can find in the way of date codes, etc.

[h=3]This is a early 1950's Bianchi Campione del Mondo in excellent condition. Acquired from Pietro M. from Peggio Memilia , a regional Pro Mechanic. He kept this bike safe for over 30 years. The bike was refinished many years ago in Italy retaining most of the original parts. Features some early interesting parts like a early steel campy seat post, Gran Sport derailleur with narrow spring cover, Open C shifters and skewers and early Butchered Brooks saddle. Some parts that are not original are NOS. The clamp that you see on the top of the seat tube is a crest of the Ghisallo Chaple the "Patron Saint of Cycling". The bike has not been ridden for many years. Oh yea it also come with Clement tire covers.
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Frame: Columbus tubing
[/h][h=3]Size: 58cm seat tube c-t, 57cm top tube c-c 32 in stand-over.[/h][h=3] Crankset: Magistroni cottered crankset
[/h][h=3]Pedals: NOS Sheffield pedals, Balilla clips
[/h][h=3]Derailleurs: Early Campy Gran Sport front and rear
[/h][h=3]Shifters: Open C Campy down tube [/h][h=3]Brakes: Universal brakes and levers w/NOS hoods
[/h][h=3]Seat post: Steel campy post
[/h][h=3]Saddle: Early Brooks saddle [/h][h=3]Bar: Ambrosio
[/h][h=3]Stem: Ambrosio[/h][h=3]Wheels: Rebuilt wheels NISI tubular rims w/Original Gran Sport Hubs and Stella Spokes[/h]
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I am reviving this very old thread because I finally got time to work on this bike and take a closer look at a few things. First off the axle lock nuts are CAM 57. The seat post is 25mm and the seat tube is sleeved. The seat is a Brooks Competition Standard B17. On the underside it says Made in England and the number 19. The seat cluster lug does appear to have been cut down. It appears there was originally a 5 digit serial number. I can't make out the numbers but it might have been ?251?. No eyelets as noted previously and a clamp on rear derailleur cable stop. Shifters are open C as are skewers. Rear dropouts are the long variety. The rear derailleur is one of the early generation narrow Gran Sports with the cable adjuster. More pictures:









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Originally Posted by BlueDevil63
I am reviving this very old thread because I finally got time to work on this bike and take a closer look at a few things. First off the axle lock nuts are CAM 57. The seat post is 25mm and the seat tube is sleeved. The seat is a Brooks Competition Standard B17. On the underside it says Made in England and the number 19. The seat cluster lug does appear to have been cut down. It appears there was originally a 5 digit serial number. I can't make out the numbers but it might have been ?251?. No eyelets as noted previously and a clamp on rear derailleur cable stop. Shifters are open C as are skewers. Rear dropouts are the long variety. The rear derailleur is one of the early generation narrow Gran Sports with the cable adjuster.
Originally Posted by Citoyen du Monde
Basterebbe un po' di limatura... come del resto anche con gli occhielli ed il ferma guaina.
So it turns out that it is exactly what I expected: late 50's with almost all original equipment but with filed off eyelets, filed down seat lug and filed off chainstay stop.
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Old 06-13-13, 10:14 PM
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Just another beauty in your stable. Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by BlueDevil63
Thanks for all the info! I am sure you are correct. I should have said maybe a 1954. It was sold to me as a 1954 but I took that with a grain of salt. I have seen other pictures of supposed 1954 Campione del Mondos with the same crank but those were simply unattributed internet photos. I will check the locknuts and spindle as soon as this one pops to the top of my project list. I will also look for any other identifying info. I can almost make out the serial number on the seat lug but it is mostly filled with paint.
A handsome bike. NO one has asked you yet about how you like the handling, so I am. The skewers probably should be traded end for end. This period is interesting as the "Cambio Corsa" era was departing and the business end of the rear wheel was the drive side. I have not looked too closely at many Cambio equipped bikes to see what was the typical front skewer direction. (I am not flexible enough to control a Cambio Corsa well, so I don't have one nor look too closely at them.)

I am slowly piecing together my '53ish Italian road bike, it has been a long hunt for a proper bottom bracket. That and deciding on what saddle to place on it.

Just saw the recent post with the close up shots. Yes, later dropouts. I was wondering about those, the early ones were a bit different and used a larger diameter adjuster screw. Sometimes referred to as the BrevO style ends.

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Is it a rider?
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Originally Posted by Citoyen du Monde
So it turns out that it is exactly what I expected: late 50's with almost all original equipment but with filed off eyelets, filed down seat lug and filed off chainstay stop.
Yep I think that is the case.
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Originally Posted by Shp4man
Is it a rider?
I have ridden it but no it is not a regular rider. It rides pretty nicely but the brakes are not the greatest and the Gran Sport is not exactly the crispest shifter. The geometry is pretty relaxed with a pretty raked fork. The chain was originally too short so I have put on a longer chain and pulled the rear wheel back in the dropouts as the RD was having trouble shifting onto the large rear cog. And the chainline is not so good with chain rub on the large chainwheel when on the small chainwheel and in any of the 2 smallest freewheel cogs. Rear wheel may not be spaced correctly or BB spindle may not be the right.
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BTW if you haven't looked at Jim's website...take a look. He has many beautiful bikes to look at. And if you find one that you want to buy he is great to work with.
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I've always been fond of the 90s celeste, but this one (if they even called it that in the 50s) is fantastic! I don't dare ask the price o_o
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longer chainstay and the fork bend testify to adaptations to the harsher roads of the Era.
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Wow! That is a work of art and a piece of history, all rolled into one.
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I sure am glad this thread keep popping up. What a stunning machine.
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Simply beautiful. A stunning bike.
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Love that color, which I can't say for all versions of celeste green.
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Glad I looked this morning. I can honestly say, "Italian bikes never really caught my eye before this one!" Wow! The modifications seem to only enhance an all ready beautiful machine, and the patina make it scream, "ride me!" Congratulations on a great bike!

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amazing....do you ride it?
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