Bianchi Limited Road (Mid-Late 80s) for $300?
09-13-13, 05:02 PM
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Bianchi Limited Road (Mid-Late 80s) for $300?
Hey everyone, I came across this bike in my area and wanted to know if the asking price was a bit too steep? It seems like he upgraded a few of the parts but do you guys think it's worth $300? Is the frame any good?
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/4064185030.html
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/4064185030.html
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09-13-13, 05:17 PM
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Those were nice bikes. The frame tubing, I'm fairly certain, though, is not columbus, as the seller claims, but Ishiwata 022. You can just about make out the frame tubing decal on the fork and seat tube and it looks like Ishiwata. Good stuff to make frame tubing out of; the Shimano 600 parts gruppo is also very good quality (which eventually morphed into Ultegra). $300 is a reasonable price for this bike if it fits you in what has to be a "hot" market assuming the bike is in "ready" to ride condition. I'd mark it down some if it has some issues. This is a quality bike made in Japan with a famous Italian name.
Edit: Here is some info on the bike, https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ianchi-Limited
Edit: Here is some info on the bike, https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ianchi-Limited
09-13-13, 05:29 PM
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Actually, sticker looks like Columbus. Some years the Limited was made in Japan with Ishiwata tubing, other years, Italy. Good deal.
09-13-13, 06:12 PM
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+1 Looks like the familiar teal decal with a red bird or whatever in it. Plus, my two 1987 Schwinn's by Panasonic are Columbus Tenax tubing.
09-13-13, 06:15 PM
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I actually thought the limited was always made out of Ishiwata as they were made in Japan and I built more than a few of them for customers. But I stand corrected on this.
09-13-13, 06:16 PM
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Yep that is an '86 or 87 with one of those Formula 2 frames and I think 600 SIS group.
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09-13-13, 10:32 PM
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Thanks everybody! I checked it out today, its actually 56cm-- not a 54cm. I took it around the street, and it felt amazingly comfortable. The gears shifted smoothly-- and overall, it rode super smooth.
The only cons were that it's missing a brake hood, the handlebar tape was a a little worn, and the rear brake lever seemed to be lacking a little (had to really pull the brake in order for it to slow down).
Will be picking it up tomorrow! Hopefully he has a change of heart for a bike noobie/college student and considers lowering the price for me overnight
The only cons were that it's missing a brake hood, the handlebar tape was a a little worn, and the rear brake lever seemed to be lacking a little (had to really pull the brake in order for it to slow down).
Will be picking it up tomorrow! Hopefully he has a change of heart for a bike noobie/college student and considers lowering the price for me overnight
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Thanks everybody! I checked it out today, its actually 56cm-- not a 54cm. I took it around the street, and it felt amazingly comfortable. The gears shifted smoothly-- and overall, it rode super smooth.
The only cons were that it's missing a brake hood, the handlebar tape was a a little worn, and the rear brake lever seemed to be lacking a little (had to really pull the brake in order for it to slow down).
Will be picking it up tomorrow! Hopefully he has a change of heart for a bike noobie/college student and considers lowering the price for me overnight
The only cons were that it's missing a brake hood, the handlebar tape was a a little worn, and the rear brake lever seemed to be lacking a little (had to really pull the brake in order for it to slow down).
Will be picking it up tomorrow! Hopefully he has a change of heart for a bike noobie/college student and considers lowering the price for me overnight
As for the rear brake.... It is likely just a sticky cable or even the caliper but whatever it is a good tuneup should take care of it.
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