Old Bianchi Road Bike ('93-'95?)
05-20-21, 12:54 PM
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Old Bianchi Road Bike ('93-'95?)
I bought an old Bianchi off Craigslist. I know little about it but based on the integrated shifters and the non-delta brakes I think it probably dates to 93-95. Components are 8-speed Campy with no groupset designations that I have found. Steel butted frame with Columbus tubing.
If anyone knows anything of the model, I’d appreciate the information.
I don’t know how much I’ll really ride it but I cleaned it up and tried to make it a little usable in the hilly terrain I ride in. I was hoping to just replace the cassette to do this but things spiraled a little out of control and now it’s definitely trending towards Frankenbike territory.
What I did:
· Disassembled, cleaned and lubricated everything
· Replaced the huge (170mm) installed quill stem with an 80mm
· Replaced the worn seat with a color coordinated Sell Italia
· Repaired the heavily indexed steering (wet sanded the Gipiemme headset races)
· Replaced the cables (with Jagwire)
· Mixed and matched Shimano cogs from two cassettes to get to 12-24 (24 is the max I could go with the small Campy derailleur).
· Replaced the cranks with FSA compact 46/30
· Jury rigged an FSA braze-on adapter (to accommodate the FSA cranks)
· Replaced the chain with a 9 speed (to accommodate the FSA cranks)
· Bought a cheap aluminum wheelset to replace the Shimano 600s that were installed – required because the derailleur rubbed against the spokes on the largest cog on the 600’s.
· Replaced the bars with Soma HWY Ones.
· Cleaned the Campy shifters of decades of gunk with MAF cleaner, then sprayed them with lithium grease
· Replaced the bar tape - previous owner had wrapped about a mile of electrical tape around the bars
If anyone knows anything of the model, I’d appreciate the information.
I don’t know how much I’ll really ride it but I cleaned it up and tried to make it a little usable in the hilly terrain I ride in. I was hoping to just replace the cassette to do this but things spiraled a little out of control and now it’s definitely trending towards Frankenbike territory.
What I did:
· Disassembled, cleaned and lubricated everything
· Replaced the huge (170mm) installed quill stem with an 80mm
· Replaced the worn seat with a color coordinated Sell Italia
· Repaired the heavily indexed steering (wet sanded the Gipiemme headset races)
· Replaced the cables (with Jagwire)
· Mixed and matched Shimano cogs from two cassettes to get to 12-24 (24 is the max I could go with the small Campy derailleur).
· Replaced the cranks with FSA compact 46/30
· Jury rigged an FSA braze-on adapter (to accommodate the FSA cranks)
· Replaced the chain with a 9 speed (to accommodate the FSA cranks)
· Bought a cheap aluminum wheelset to replace the Shimano 600s that were installed – required because the derailleur rubbed against the spokes on the largest cog on the 600’s.
· Replaced the bars with Soma HWY Ones.
· Cleaned the Campy shifters of decades of gunk with MAF cleaner, then sprayed them with lithium grease
· Replaced the bar tape - previous owner had wrapped about a mile of electrical tape around the bars
05-20-21, 01:13 PM
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[MENTION=507705]Ferguron[/MENTION] - Nice looking bike and I cannot tell you anything about the frame.
- You might get by with the HS after addressing the index. Another way is to replace the caged bearings with loose ones. This changes the spacing of the bearings, distributes the load and generally minimizes the index.
- Typically 8V Campagnolo and Shiimano don't play well together when shifting. I am using a DA block but have spacers replicating Campagnolo spacers. This works well.
- I really like the Ergos. I took my 10V version apart and replaced parts. I believe yours can use the the springs same springs as replacements. It is a bit of a trick to disassemble and assemble but if you are mechanically inclined, it is a great challenge! Check out Bradford page for parts and service: Branford Bike
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05-20-21, 01:49 PM
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SJX426 - Thanks
About #1: Agreed - I removed the cages and replaced with new, loose bearings. I was pleasantly surprised at the results - the steering now feels about perfect.
About #2: How do you replicate Campagnolo spacers? Is there a particular width to use?
About #1: Agreed - I removed the cages and replaced with new, loose bearings. I was pleasantly surprised at the results - the steering now feels about perfect.
About #2: How do you replicate Campagnolo spacers? Is there a particular width to use?
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05-20-21, 07:21 PM
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I'm 52 for the record and...I hate to break it to everyone but yeah...25-30 years is a long time...although I admit it does not seem as long as it used to.
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05-21-21, 04:52 AM
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You could add a spacer under the freewheel for the old 600 wheelset to avoid the derailleur hitting the spokes. Otherwise your derailleur hanger may be out of alignment.
