Bianchi Pista Upgrades.
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Bianchi Pista Upgrades.
I got a brand new Bianchi Pista about 6 months ago; I have so far gotten new pedals and a new seat. I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations on what I should upgrade at this point. I have a $300 budget and don’t know if there is anything out that will make any noticeable difference to change.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
#2
Have bike. Will travel.
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: -=Toronto=-
Posts: 2,157
Bikes: '06 Orbea Orca, '03 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70, '05 Surly Steamroller, '06 Fetish Fixation
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
You might want to try the FG/SS forum. Those guys, although cranky, would probably have some good upgrade ideas.
But I guess the short of it is: It's a track bike. Unless you are riding it on the track, they are meant to be super simple, and tough, so there no reason to bling it all out except for bragging rights. The pistas to my knowledge have pretty generic stem and seat post. Maybe get something that improves your fit first. Failing that, get a set of Bright coloured deep-V's, like every other FG poseur on the planet (including myself, see sig #5640)
But I guess the short of it is: It's a track bike. Unless you are riding it on the track, they are meant to be super simple, and tough, so there no reason to bling it all out except for bragging rights. The pistas to my knowledge have pretty generic stem and seat post. Maybe get something that improves your fit first. Failing that, get a set of Bright coloured deep-V's, like every other FG poseur on the planet (including myself, see sig #5640)
Last edited by Sirrobinofcoxly; 01-15-08 at 09:54 PM.
#3
Designer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,368
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 13 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
I got a brand new Bianchi Pista about 6 months ago; I have so far gotten new pedals and a new seat. I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations on what I should upgrade at this point. I have a $300 budget and don’t know if there is anything out that will make any noticeable difference to change.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
*Change the fork to a steel threaded fork - which will involve getting a new threaded headset along with the fork
*Track quill stem with slight downward angle
*White bar tape
*Change seat to a white Selle San Marco Concor or white Selle San Marco Regal
*Possibly put a coaster hub on the back
__________________
#4
ub3r n00b
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,368
Bikes: Bianchi Via Nirone, Trek 6000SS, Zebrakanko FG
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
PUMP THE BIG GEAR
53x11
edit:
gatorskins, I like these tires
for bling?
old style track handlebars
new wheels, deep v's are good, and arrospok or hed 3
latest trendy stem
van shoes
che shirt
bandanna
spoke cards
scowl on face
chrome bag
old style campy crank or paul stuff
congratualtions, you've been hipsterfied. Undo this by adding a front brake.
53x11
edit:
gatorskins, I like these tires
for bling?
old style track handlebars
new wheels, deep v's are good, and arrospok or hed 3
latest trendy stem
van shoes
che shirt
bandanna
spoke cards
scowl on face
chrome bag
old style campy crank or paul stuff
congratualtions, you've been hipsterfied. Undo this by adding a front brake.
Last edited by Youngin; 01-15-08 at 10:23 PM.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Claremont, CA
Posts: 898
Bikes: Trek 1500
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Used 105 brifters, Used 9 spd rear wheel+cassette, saint rear derailer? You're kinda screwed without a derailer hanger, but I hear the saint mounts to the axle, so it may be recoverable.
#6
ub3r n00b
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,368
Bikes: Bianchi Via Nirone, Trek 6000SS, Zebrakanko FG
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Claremont, CA
Posts: 898
Bikes: Trek 1500
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Why wouldn't you???
-or-
Cause the only thing more ridiculous than a fat dentist riding a Cervelo is a hipster pushing a pista cause his baby sisters jeans are too tight to pedal in.
(Why are hipsters and pedophiles similar? They both want to get into little girls pants!)
To the OP - front brake on yet? If you can't find anything wrong with it, put a front brake on and save the rest for tires. I hear the stock hubs are shiite, but can't speak from experience. If you're looking for a not like everybody else with a pista look, powder coat it, and get the fork chromed, or whatever.
-or-
Cause the only thing more ridiculous than a fat dentist riding a Cervelo is a hipster pushing a pista cause his baby sisters jeans are too tight to pedal in.
(Why are hipsters and pedophiles similar? They both want to get into little girls pants!)
To the OP - front brake on yet? If you can't find anything wrong with it, put a front brake on and save the rest for tires. I hear the stock hubs are shiite, but can't speak from experience. If you're looking for a not like everybody else with a pista look, powder coat it, and get the fork chromed, or whatever.
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Lexington KY
Posts: 874
Bikes: 1970s or 80s concord pacer, 2007 dawes roadbike, 2005 raleigh supercourse
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#11
Triathlon = Eat/Bike/Nap
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Pixxxburgh, PA
Posts: 1,100
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#12
big ring
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: philadelphia
Posts: 5,838
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
The stock fork on the Pista is terrible for braking, it causes massive brake shudder due to flex. It's the only essential upgrade along with installing brakes, if you plan to ride on the road. The weight differential about about 500 grams.
#13
**** that
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CALI
Posts: 15,402
Mentioned: 151 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1099 Post(s)
Liked 104 Times
in
30 Posts
i'd replace the chain with a 1/8" track chain, along with the rear cog. i know, 3/32" is "just as strong" these days, but the thicker ones look badazz.
that and change the seat - throw a brooks on it!
that and change the seat - throw a brooks on it!
#14
or tarckeemoon, depending
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: the pesto of cities
Posts: 7,017
Bikes: Davidson Impulse, Merckx Titanium AX, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road, Cross Check custom build, On-One Il Pomino, Shawver Cycles cross, Zion 737, Mercian Vincitore, Brompton S1L, Charge Juicer
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
$300 will get you some nice upgraded wheels.
Miche is supposedly coming out with a 144 bcd crankset that will probably be a pretty good value.
Soma makes a crowned chrome 1" threadless fork in Tange Prestige that looks much nicer than the stock Pista fork for a little over $100.
I wouldn't go too nuts with the upgrades though.
Miche is supposedly coming out with a 144 bcd crankset that will probably be a pretty good value.
Soma makes a crowned chrome 1" threadless fork in Tange Prestige that looks much nicer than the stock Pista fork for a little over $100.
I wouldn't go too nuts with the upgrades though.
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 228
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Why wouldn't you???
-or-
Cause the only thing more ridiculous than a fat dentist riding a Cervelo is a hipster pushing a pista cause his baby sisters jeans are too tight to pedal in.
(Why are hipsters and pedophiles similar? They both want to get into little girls pants!)
To the OP - front brake on yet? If you can't find anything wrong with it, put a front brake on and save the rest for tires. I hear the stock hubs are shiite, but can't speak from experience. If you're looking for a not like everybody else with a pista look, powder coat it, and get the fork chromed, or whatever.
-or-
Cause the only thing more ridiculous than a fat dentist riding a Cervelo is a hipster pushing a pista cause his baby sisters jeans are too tight to pedal in.
(Why are hipsters and pedophiles similar? They both want to get into little girls pants!)
To the OP - front brake on yet? If you can't find anything wrong with it, put a front brake on and save the rest for tires. I hear the stock hubs are shiite, but can't speak from experience. If you're looking for a not like everybody else with a pista look, powder coat it, and get the fork chromed, or whatever.
#16
Mad Scientist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seven Hills, WI
Posts: 1,156
Bikes: Dean TI fixie... Viner ProComp... NEXT pink sparkely!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Wheels. $300 should get you a nice upgrade. $500 would get you an awesome set.
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Claremont, CA
Posts: 898
Bikes: Trek 1500
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Ok, so I posted the gears thing as a joke, but now, I kinda want to try it for an afternoon, maybe go to a night ridazz or other ride, just to see the reaction. Anybody got a pista frame they wanna loan me???
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 7,681
Bikes: Pedal Force QS3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Ride it as is. Spending the extra money upfront for a Pista Concept would have made more sense than upgrading the lower one. The Concept is nicely appointed.
__________________
15% Hammer Nutrition Discount Code
15% Hammer Nutrition Discount Code
#20
Spelling Snob
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Plano, Texas
Posts: 2,862
Bikes: Panasonic DX4000, Bianchi Pista
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
1 Post
Do you know the weight of the stock fork?
__________________
The first rule of flats is You don't talk about flats!
The first rule of flats is You don't talk about flats!