So I went a little bit crazy buying Italian road bike
05-29-15, 11:32 PM
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So I went a little bit crazy buying Italian road bike
I bought a lot of Italian road bike this and most of them were Bianchi
95 Bianchi eros, 87 Puch mistral leader made Bianchi, 89 bianchi Giro
73 mariella
All with full campagnolo setup and I think it time to stop buying bikes
95 Bianchi eros, 87 Puch mistral leader made Bianchi, 89 bianchi Giro
73 mariella
All with full campagnolo setup and I think it time to stop buying bikes
05-30-15, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Danbianchi88
I think it's time to stop buying bikes
05-30-15, 06:14 AM
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05-30-15, 07:12 AM
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You're buying the wrong size bikes, especially if you have to tilt a seat way forward like that
05-30-15, 07:36 AM
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Didn't we talk about this one via PM or email? This is basically equivalent to a '87ish Trofeo with the Formula Two frame (same as the Bianchis of the era) and is a pretty nice looking bike.
I do agree though that while these are nice bikes the saddle height seems to suggest some may be too big for you.
Some would even say even this one is a little small since there is not a 'hand full' of seatpost showing. Are those 700c wheels?
I do agree though that while these are nice bikes the saddle height seems to suggest some may be too big for you.
Some would even say even this one is a little small since there is not a 'hand full' of seatpost showing. Are those 700c wheels?
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05-30-15, 07:48 AM
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Who cares if they fit him?? The forks are bent!! 
05-30-15, 08:19 AM
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There is a good article on fitting your bike on Peter White Cycles Home Page
Go find it and read it. You'll get more out of bikes that fit you.
Go find it and read it. You'll get more out of bikes that fit you.
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05-30-15, 10:11 AM
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05-30-15, 10:13 AM
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Quality over quantity.
I'd estimate these are all in the 300-400 range...so I'd sell three, keeping the one that fit best...be patient and get something great in my size with the proceeds. Leaving a back up as well.
05-30-15, 11:54 AM
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Good advice here. I'm 6'2" and I'd have bought them all at that price. I know people who could use them and then I'd be ahead for the next acquisition. 
05-30-15, 09:28 PM
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Yes I was the one who email you about the Puch. The Puch is a 54cm, giro is 59cm, Eros is 49cm.
im thinking about keeping them for display purpose at home.
also the eros is 650c and not 700c
im thinking about keeping them for display purpose at home.
also the eros is 650c and not 700c
05-30-15, 09:34 PM
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Your purchase criteria are unassailable - now that it has been revealed. However, not knowing them, people will naturally see the variety of sizes and be puzzled as they will likely think the reason for buying them is to ride them. Hope you enjoy the lot of them.
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05-31-15, 11:17 AM
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but when you're just in the dawn of your private Bianchi Bici Museum you have to start somewhere...$680 for the 3 initial specimens is not bad, maybe you can dump the Mariella and buy another Bianchi with the proceeds.
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