1964 Bianchi Specialissima
01-09-19, 03:21 PM
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1964 Bianchi Specialissima
** It’s off to EBay at this point. Thanks for looking! **
It is definitely time for me to thin the herd!
1964 Bianchi Specialissima with a 54 cm frame. Early Campagnolo Record group. 151 bcd crank, Universal Model 61 centerpull brakes with original hoods, 3ttt bars and stem.
The sew up tires hold air, but should be replaced before serious miles occur. The rear rim has one significant gouge on the braking surface, but I haven’t noticed it while riding.
This is not a garage queen,and has a few scrapes and scratches as you’d expect a 50+ year old bicycle to have. Fresh grease in all of the bearings. This bike does not come with the down tube bottle cage that shows in the photos. Thanks!
It is definitely time for me to thin the herd!
1964 Bianchi Specialissima with a 54 cm frame. Early Campagnolo Record group. 151 bcd crank, Universal Model 61 centerpull brakes with original hoods, 3ttt bars and stem.
The sew up tires hold air, but should be replaced before serious miles occur. The rear rim has one significant gouge on the braking surface, but I haven’t noticed it while riding.
This is not a garage queen,and has a few scrapes and scratches as you’d expect a 50+ year old bicycle to have. Fresh grease in all of the bearings. This bike does not come with the down tube bottle cage that shows in the photos. Thanks!
Last edited by orcas island; 01-19-19 at 10:16 PM.
01-09-19, 03:52 PM
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You don't see one of these every day. I'm glad it's not my size. GLWS
01-09-19, 04:39 PM
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01-09-19, 04:46 PM
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Great bike at a reasonable price. It shouldn't last long (too small for me :-) )
01-09-19, 05:43 PM
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A few more photos of components. The BB measures 70mm. Thanks for looking!
01-09-19, 07:54 PM
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Interested. Do you have any closer pictures of the down tube decals?
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01-09-19, 08:30 PM
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Additional photos
01-10-19, 09:05 PM
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Wow. I love that this isn't Celeste. Seems like a fair price too. Thank goodness it's not one size bigger.
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01-10-19, 10:14 PM
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The blue definitely isn’t the most common color for these bikes. I get the impression that all of the other colors these bikes were offered in ran a very distant second to the numbers produced in Celeste. The Celeste color with chrome lugs is a classic combination, for sure!
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01-11-19, 12:53 PM
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The seattube measures 54cm center to top, the top tube measures 54cm center to center for those who’ve asked
01-14-19, 12:44 PM
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Why does it have to be my size?.......
01-14-19, 12:57 PM
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^ It’s obviously fate! Give in to it...
01-14-19, 01:30 PM
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Imagine if it were your size AND just a few miles away . . .
It's killing me. I saw it on Craigslist and thought it was sold, but now it's here on Bike Forums. Sigh . . . just don't have the cash right now.
GLWS!
It's killing me. I saw it on Craigslist and thought it was sold, but now it's here on Bike Forums. Sigh . . . just don't have the cash right now.
GLWS!
01-14-19, 01:46 PM
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Just putting it to the top! A very respectable price as well.
What a beaut, my '64 is missing the headset locknut, if you have a spare...
What a beaut, my '64 is missing the headset locknut, if you have a spare...
01-16-19, 08:01 PM
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Rainy evening bump
Price drop before it goes to EBay this weekend. I’d love to see this go to a Bike Forums member!
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01-18-19, 08:26 AM
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I can't believe this is still here. Have you tried the Facebook page Steel is Real, yet?
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01-18-19, 09:15 AM
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I haven’t; I’m not a Facebook member. Thanks for the suggestion though!
01-19-19, 11:24 AM
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Its off to EBay, with all of their nonsense and seller risk. Thanks to all for considering this here!
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01-20-19, 06:21 PM
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Immediate $1200 bid, nice! A special bike for sure.
01-20-19, 06:41 PM
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