be careful of the question you ask
05-25-22, 03:56 PM
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be careful of the question you ask
this Bianchi and a red looks itallian bike have been sitting in the window of a mall skateboard and clothing store for year.
just for the heck of it I asked if they are for sale, but have to contact owner....gave them my email so far nothing, but they thought $1200 for Bianchi and $1000 for the red no name bike
the problem is i am the middle of a pricy addition and just can't see adding to the the mix, but both look to be my size..and the Bianchi with matching seat and pump....
just for the heck of it I asked if they are for sale, but have to contact owner....gave them my email so far nothing, but they thought $1200 for Bianchi and $1000 for the red no name bike
the problem is i am the middle of a pricy addition and just can't see adding to the the mix, but both look to be my size..and the Bianchi with matching seat and pump....
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05-25-22, 04:29 PM
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You're going to need some melatonin and or scotch I think. 
05-25-22, 05:05 PM
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Was this in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall?
05-25-22, 05:07 PM
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Priorities?
05-25-22, 06:39 PM
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05-25-22, 06:49 PM
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Right, who needs priorities? The red one is probably faster, so offer $500 for both. Don
05-25-22, 06:53 PM
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Both nicely outfitted... monoplanar's on the Bianchi 
The red one looks like it will fit 28mm tires, even fenders...
so riding it in the winter instead of other bikes would make them last longer, thus saving $$$
The red one looks like it will fit 28mm tires, even fenders...
so riding it in the winter instead of other bikes would make them last longer, thus saving $$$
05-25-22, 07:36 PM
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at first glance the red reminded me of the BMZ's done for PAB and Performance
is the drive side chainstay all chrome?
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at first glance the red reminded me of the BMZ's done for PAB and Performance
is the drive side chainstay all chrome?
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05-26-22, 06:03 AM
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The Bianchi is interesting.
hefty ask
hefty ask
05-26-22, 06:19 AM
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Hard pass on the red one at that price. Agreed on hefty ask for the Bianchi even if you’re jonesing for one. Looks late 80’s but higher end Bianchi we’re all SLX in 89, so maybe 87 or 88?
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05-26-22, 06:53 AM
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The Bianchi is a 1988 Super Leggera with Columbus SL/SP and 1st generation Campagnolo Chorus components with Syncro shift levers. It was 2nd from the top of the line in 1988 and had an MSRP of $1250.00 USA.
