Need help with Bianchi Model ID
09-23-19, 09:11 PM
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Need help with Bianchi Model ID
Original owner/seller claims that this is a 2002 "Campione Del Mondo" but the only decal indicating a model is the small CDM decal on the seat tube, not the block or script "CDM" I've seen on the top tube of other Bianchi's. The frame is lugged Columbus Thron Made In Italy with a chrome, uni-crown "Columbus" frork. A mix of Shimano components, with Ultegra 8-sp rear and front (braze-on) derailleurs, 105 crankset 53/39 and 105 brakes. Unsure what model STIs (not working). Rims are Mavic with Shimano 600 hubs. It also has an internally-routed rear brake cable, but I'm not sure if that's indicative of anything. Stem and handlebars appear to be aftermarket. Seller is asking $300 which seems reasonable for a low-mid level Bianchi in the So-Cal market. So, I would appreciate any input on the model and the asking price. The BSA BB opens the door for a wide range of Shimano components, most notably inexpensive and readily available Tiagra or 105 9-speed groupset.
09-25-19, 08:28 AM
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I think that Thron frame is closer to early to mid ‘90s. Frame like this were often simple labeled as whatever the tubing was and the group. “Thron Chorus” or “Thron 600”, SBX Athena etc.
I doubt much is original, to frame. $300 doesn’t seem unreasonable fir a rideable Columbus tubed Bianchi. I tune it up, add some DT shifters (probably friction) adjust the fit and ride as is for a while before putting a lot of money into a complete makeover.
I doubt much is original, to frame. $300 doesn’t seem unreasonable fir a rideable Columbus tubed Bianchi. I tune it up, add some DT shifters (probably friction) adjust the fit and ride as is for a while before putting a lot of money into a complete makeover.
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09-25-19, 03:25 PM
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Thanks B-Girl...something to consider. DT friction shifters eliminate all the compatibility issues, and combining that with some nice aero brake levers, with era-appropriate stem and bars would be a major step towards obtaining that "clean, vintage steel look" I'm after, while keeping the cost down. May have everything I need in the ol' parts bin...
