Bianchi-Help Identify
#1
Bianchi-Help Identify
Howdy,
This Bianchi is listed on Craigslist in Palm Springs. The seller said he was gifted the bike and can not tell me much about it. No year, no model.
It looks real clean. But I don't know a thing about this bicycle. The ad says Bianchi, Formula Two, Columbus Foderi Forcella, $300
Any info greatly appreciated!!
Larry
I couldn't get the link to the ad. Sorry. But this is the bike in question.
This Bianchi is listed on Craigslist in Palm Springs. The seller said he was gifted the bike and can not tell me much about it. No year, no model.
It looks real clean. But I don't know a thing about this bicycle. The ad says Bianchi, Formula Two, Columbus Foderi Forcella, $300
Any info greatly appreciated!!
Larry
I couldn't get the link to the ad. Sorry. But this is the bike in question.
#2
Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Kalamazoo MI
Posts: 21,177
Bikes: Fuji SL2.1 Carbon Di2 Cannondale Synapse Alloy Viscount Aerospace Pro Raleigh C50 Cromoly Hybrid Legnano Tipo Roma Pista
Liked 7,514 Times
in
4,198 Posts
__________________
#3
Likes For Larry650:
#4
Full Member
I've seen that ad. I don't have any info on it. I'd say it's worth $300, but you could probably get it cheaper, because selling vintage bikes around here is like pulling teeth. I don't even bother trying anymore.
Likes For krakhaus:
#6
Yes! I am in Tempe, Az and have noticed the same thing. I can't sell anything used if it's priced over 100 bucks.
Young kids would rather use a credit card to buy a $2500 new machine at REI than ride a classic for pocket change.
Young kids would rather use a credit card to buy a $2500 new machine at REI than ride a classic for pocket change.
Likes For Larry650:
#7
Likes For Larry650:
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 1,058
Bikes: Gunnar, Shogun, Concorde, F Moser, Pete Tansley, Rocky Mtn, Diamant, Krapf, Marin, Avanti, Winora, Emmelle, Ken Evans
Liked 419 Times
in
219 Posts
My guess is late 80s mid range model. Crankset and brakes likely original. Groupset has been modernised with 8 speed Sora, which is not great. It has the crappy thumb button STI shifters and a plasticy mech.
Also, maybe the tires are good, but 23, very narrow, and cheapies.
I'm not sure if I would buy it as a project, but if it is set up well now, it would make a great rider. If it has issues i'd look for something higher spec, or with nicer more original parts, that is dirtier and cheaper.
So it depends on condition, especially of the wheels.
Also, maybe the tires are good, but 23, very narrow, and cheapies.
I'm not sure if I would buy it as a project, but if it is set up well now, it would make a great rider. If it has issues i'd look for something higher spec, or with nicer more original parts, that is dirtier and cheaper.
So it depends on condition, especially of the wheels.
Likes For Soody:
#10
My guess is late 80s mid range model. Crankset and brakes likely original. Groupset has been modernised with 8 speed Sora, which is not great. It has the crappy thumb button STI shifters and a plasticy mech.
Also, maybe the tires are good, but 23, very narrow, and cheapies.
I'm not sure if I would buy it as a project, but if it is set up well now, it would make a great rider. If it has issues i'd look for something higher spec, or with nicer more original parts, that is dirtier and cheaper.
So it depends on condition, especially of the wheels.
Also, maybe the tires are good, but 23, very narrow, and cheapies.
I'm not sure if I would buy it as a project, but if it is set up well now, it would make a great rider. If it has issues i'd look for something higher spec, or with nicer more original parts, that is dirtier and cheaper.
So it depends on condition, especially of the wheels.
The Sora stuff kinda dampens my enthusiasm.
#11
Bianchi Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
Posts: 28,132
Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
Liked 3,272 Times
in
1,651 Posts
Howdy,
This Bianchi is listed on Craigslist in Palm Springs. The seller said he was gifted the bike and can not tell me much about it. No year, no model.
It looks real clean. But I don't know a thing about this bicycle. The ad says Bianchi, Formula Two, Columbus Foderi Forcella, $300
Any info greatly appreciated!!
Larry
I couldn't get the link to the ad. Sorry. But this is the bike in question.
This Bianchi is listed on Craigslist in Palm Springs. The seller said he was gifted the bike and can not tell me much about it. No year, no model.
It looks real clean. But I don't know a thing about this bicycle. The ad says Bianchi, Formula Two, Columbus Foderi Forcella, $300
Any info greatly appreciated!!
Larry
I couldn't get the link to the ad. Sorry. But this is the bike in question.
__________________
One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
#12
Thank you Bianchigirll for the great documentation!
What an asset you are to this forum.
I was actually guessing that this is a "bitsa" bike. Piece from here, piece from there.
Thank you your expertise.
Larry
What an asset you are to this forum.
I was actually guessing that this is a "bitsa" bike. Piece from here, piece from there.
Thank you your expertise.
Larry
Likes For Larry650:
#13
Bianchi Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
Posts: 28,132
Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
Liked 3,272 Times
in
1,651 Posts
The shifters are certainly ‘bista’ but I can’t tell much else from the pics.
__________________
One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk