NOS Bianchi Specialissima build. 1977
11-01-21, 08:30 AM
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NOS Bianchi Specialissima build. 1977
Hey guys, I purchased this frameset over a year ago from someone on this forum. Plus it was on EBay. It's a 77 Bianchi specialissima. Love this thing. Great shape.. NOS Frameset, wheels, shifters, brakes, cockpit etc. Probably one of my favorites!
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11-01-21, 10:15 AM
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That's not a 1977 frame. Based on the serial number, it's March 1976. BTW, during this era Specialissima was the frame designation, referring to the Columbus SL/SP frame. The Specialissima framesets would then be built up with different component configurations to create different models. The 00.5.11 model designation was for the Professionale model. So, depending on how era correct you want to be with those components, the majority of them post date the frame.
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There are so many Bianchis on this forum and lots of nice ones. Many times though I feel like some go a little overboard with the Celeste matchy-matchy…saddle, bar tape, tires, cable housing, it just gets to be too much. This one though, so nice. Saddle color picks up the hoods and side walls. Love it. My compliments to the chef.
edit: Flip that front wheel around so the Mavic decals match up 👍
edit: Flip that front wheel around so the Mavic decals match up 👍
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That's not a 1977 frame. Based on the serial number, it's March 1976. BTW, during this era Specialissima was the frame designation, referring to the Columbus SL/SP frame. The Specialissima framesets would then be built up with different component configurations to create different models. The 00.5.11 model designation was for the Professionale model. So, depending on how era correct you want to be with those components, the majority of them post date the frame.
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There are so many Bianchis on this forum and lots of nice ones. Many times though I feel like some go a little overboard with the Celeste matchy-matchy…saddle, bar tape, tires, cable housing, it just gets to be too much. This one though, so nice. Saddle color picks up the hoods and side walls. Love it. My compliments to the chef.
edit: Flip that front wheel around so the Mavic decals match up 👍
edit: Flip that front wheel around so the Mavic decals match up 👍
Seems like most of this era, 76-82? maybe came with black seat, bar wrap and cable housing in black or blue so they weren't necessarily the worst offenders, sometimes.
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Thanks
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