Originally Posted by Shamrock

Are Bianchi bikes over rated?I always admired the Celeste ,at first I didn't like it but the more one looks at the bike the more one wants it.There is one for sale near me,down tube shifters so it's old.Looks in fair to good condition.Money is no object.I just have to take the money I've been saving for a boat for 45 years and spend it on the bike.The bike has the Shamano 600 set.Ill be honest I really want a Celeste Bianchi in mint condition.Screw the boat".