Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 80's? Bianchi: Help me ID it please

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Walfredo
04-12-10, 09:34 AM
I know very little about the various Bianchi models. I've asked the seller for more pics of the drivetrain, fork, serial number and lug work. I doubt it is anything too special, but for $120 and in my size it could make a nice rider. Is it worth checking out? Plus any ideas as to which model by the looks of it? Thanks for the help guys.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/bik/1686953402.html

roccobike
04-12-10, 10:42 AM
From the derailers and crank description it sounds like a Japanese or Taiwanese Bianchi. No matter, at $120, if it's ready to ride its a good deal. Hopefully Bianchigirl will come along and ID the exact model and year. But I would communicate with the owner now. Around here, that wouldn't last 24 hours.
bumpalong
04-12-10, 11:21 AM
From the derailers and crank description it sounds like a Japanese or Taiwanese Bianchi. No matter, at $120, if it's ready to ride its a good deal. Hopefully Bianchigirl will come along and ID the exact model and year. But I would communicate with the owner now. Around here, that wouldn't last 24 hours.

+1. A fully functioning 80's Bianchi with original components at $120 is a great deal. I'd say jump on it.

Bianchigirll
04-12-10, 12:57 PM
Hi sorry I do occasionally leave the computer and actually work or ride, *giggle* too bad CL has such lousy pics. I think, betwen the pics and not being at home, this is a 84ish maybe like the Brava level model. maybe suntour cyclone (pre index) but for 120 I agree it does not look to bad. if it doesn't work out a bit of lemon pledge some elbow grease and resell it for 130.

I emailed and asked for pics too we shall see.
Walfredo
04-12-10, 01:07 PM
Thanks everyone. I was thinking the deal is hard to pass up. I haven't seen other pics yet. With the size that leaves out a good portion of the market and it being in Norman a college town (aka fixie hipster headquarters of OK) the gears alone will turn off the college kids. But I agree it won't last long, so hopefully he gets back to me this evening.