I drove to Bend OR to drop wine, Mac stuff and some random 1st gen dura ace (nos) and pick up a Bianchi Sabino, which I thought would make a good project for the kids at the co-op.
My buddy and I have had long discussions on the difference between a collector and a hoarder. My definition of a hoarder is somebody who has Bikes that they look at, but can’t ride because it’s not their size.
I’m not seeing this as a judgmental thing, some of my best friends are by this definition, “hoarders.”
Anyway, with my upcoming trip to L’Eroica Japan, I had been researching 3Rensho.
Seeing one in his bike hut last year, (1st I’ve ever seen in person) I asked if he ever rode his.
His answer, “nope, I told the seller to measure CTC but he measured CTT. It is far short for me.”
Today, he just gave it to me. No strings attached.
Feeling undeserving, I asked “why.”
He stated, “my local friends always expect me to pick up the tab when we go out, [he owns a large construction company in the fastest growing city in America] but you always buy my beers, tots and share fine wines. I appreciate you.”
Im still a lil flushed.
Anyway, here it is:
3ttt cockpit. Kinda surprised.
Campy pedals, I wonder what would have been original?
So clean!!
I mean, that sticker is still intact!!
Saddle by Selle Italia, I can’t make out what it says.
Bianchi Sebino is why I came.
