Is this really a Bianchi?
02-02-23, 01:14 PM
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Is this really a Bianchi?
This is a bike for sale locally. He says it's a Bianchi. Probably repaint and a conversion from a road bike to a single speed. But still, is this really a Bianchi?
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02-02-23, 01:33 PM
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Serial number?
Seatpost diameter?
Rant: I hate people who hack off derailleur hangers.
Seatpost diameter?
Rant: I hate people who hack off derailleur hangers.
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02-02-23, 01:48 PM
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It certainly could be. A serial number might help support yea or nay. I did find a similar fork crown used on a Bianchi. I wondered about that because many of the Bianchi fork crowns feature either their logo or the letter "B". But this is also used:
It is sad when folks cut derailer hangers off. Same goes for removing cable guides.
The bike was obviously repainted or powder coated. To me, it eliminates some of the allure even if it is a Bianchi.
Do you want to share what the owner is asking for it? We can give our opinion on whether it is realistic or not.
It is sad when folks cut derailer hangers off. Same goes for removing cable guides.
The bike was obviously repainted or powder coated. To me, it eliminates some of the allure even if it is a Bianchi.
Do you want to share what the owner is asking for it? We can give our opinion on whether it is realistic or not.
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02-02-23, 01:50 PM
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But what about that top tube cable routing going through the tube from the underside? Are you thinking they drilled that?
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https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bi...584537944.html
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https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bi...584537944.html
02-02-23, 02:26 PM
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But what about that top tube cable routing going through the tube from the underside? Are you thinking they drilled that?
Asking $550
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bi...584537944.html
Asking $550
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bi...584537944.html
02-02-23, 02:29 PM
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The chrome 'socks' might indicate maybe a Special from the early '80s but yeah that through the tube routing is strange for an early '90s Asian built Bianchi
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