Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Unknown year Bianchi (Squadra I believe)

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misfitJason
07-29-10, 09:29 AM
Well here it is. It used to be purple with decals but someone Kryloned over it which would be pretty easy to remove and re-clear. So what do you guys think it's worth. Also it is in perfect riding order. I just had new tubes and cables put on it when I was riding around on it for fun. The saddle sucks. First bike I have ever ridden with paddle shifters on the downtubes. I guess it is like a jockey shifter on a motorcycle. Fun but kinda sketchy at times.
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/misfiJason/steel%20bianchi/Picture099.jpg
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Bianchigirll
07-29-10, 02:15 PM
what kind of dropouts and forkends does it have? I think we saw this bike elsewhere recently. the component mix looks odd or a Squadra shimano LA, 'Z' brakes/levers SR crank....


OH sorry the calipers are Diacompe yes? what are the levers?
misfitJason
07-29-10, 04:21 PM
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/misfiJason/steel%20bianchi/Picture098.jpg
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Bianchigirll
07-29-10, 04:24 PM
well the fork ends look like they are Bianchi but I can't read the dropouts.

would you call that purple color Metalic Violet? or Orchid?
misfitJason
07-29-10, 04:33 PM
The forks and frame are all stamped with B and say Bianchi so I know it is a Bianchi but I have no clue what year model or value.
Bianchigirll
07-29-10, 04:58 PM
OH your just going to flip this? nearest I can tell is it is an '86 Sport SX
Picchio Special
07-29-10, 06:00 PM
Nice couch.
repechage
07-29-10, 06:49 PM
Nice couch.

I was thinking a brave man, placing the drive side toward the upholstery... and the couch and pillows are black and red, the bike is now black and red... there is a story there. I also think a lower middle end Bianchi, but the assemblage looks in concert as a whole.
misfitJason
07-29-10, 07:00 PM
not going to flip it right away just have had it for awhile
wrk101
07-29-10, 07:30 PM
Best way to date any bike is to look up original component codes at the vintage Trek site.
Bianchigirll
07-30-10, 03:12 PM
Best way to date any bike is to look up original component codes at the vintage Trek site.

assuming the parts are orginal to the bike
misfitJason
07-30-10, 03:20 PM
metallic violet deffinately