Bianchi from the mid 80's
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Bianchi from the mid 80's
I bought this bike in either 85 or 86 while I stayed with an uncle in Fasano, Italy. Carried it over as check baggage back to the states, rode it pretty infrequently and stored in my garage until now. Looking to buy a hybrid bike and am thinking about selling this one, but have no idea if it's worth anything or not. All original, the rubber around the brakes has deteriorated and the tires have separated from the rims, but other than that, it is all original, including the pump and water bottle. Any ideas on the model and what I could sell it for in current condition, or cleaned and fixed up? What things should I not touch and leave as original for the pro's to handle.
Thanks in advance-
Greg
Thanks in advance-
Greg
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It looks like it needs a good overhaul plus tires, brake pads and a few cables so that is a big hit to the value
As noted in another thread it looks to be a lower end model so even in ready ride condition it wouldn’t command a very go high price.
depending on your location something like $75 to 100.
As noted in another thread it looks to be a lower end model so even in ready ride condition it wouldn’t command a very go high price.
depending on your location something like $75 to 100.
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It looks like it needs a good overhaul plus tires, brake pads and a few cables so that is a big hit to the value
As noted in another thread it looks to be a lower end model so even in ready ride condition it wouldn’t command a very go high price.
depending on your location something like $75 to 100.
As noted in another thread it looks to be a lower end model so even in ready ride condition it wouldn’t command a very go high price.
depending on your location something like $75 to 100.
Thanks... how can I find that other thread you are talking about?
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Here you go, scroll down to post 13.
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The subject bicycle was contract manufactured by Chiorda for the Italian market, The serial number is on the front top of the bulge formed head tube. It appears to have been manufactured in 1985 but could be a 1986 model if production was late in the calendar year. Calibrati 1-20 was hi-tensile steel. The derailleurs are entry level Shimano Z-series. The Universal brakes and Ofmega crankset are also entry level, This would be at or very near the bottom of the adult, lightweight line. It is comparable to the USA market Strada or a Canadian market Bici 1 but I don't the Italian market market designation for this model.
In an average market, pre-Covid-19, in it's current condition, I'd place the value at about $60 US.
In an average market, pre-Covid-19, in it's current condition, I'd place the value at about $60 US.
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The bike is a bit of an historical curiosity, in that the fact that it appears to be equipped with sew-ups shows that it was intended for entry-level bike racing, like the somewhat earlier Gitane Interclub bikes. Such bikes were seldom imported into the USA.
Unfortunately, the sew-ups/tubulars probably drive the value of the bike even lower than the prices quoted so far.
Unfortunately, the sew-ups/tubulars probably drive the value of the bike even lower than the prices quoted so far.