Classic & Vintage - Bianchi Premio Special!

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Portfolio
04-12-11, 07:45 AM
I had to impulse buy it :D
http://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/bik/2291176650.html

Thats the original posting- Heres what it became!
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If anyone has additional information I'd be glad to hear it! I'm not entirely certain what year it is etc. I nabbed it for $100. The serial under the cranks is: 80519682

It has no rust on the frame or forks- I feel like i lucked out. If you cant see from the pictures the factory decals are also in awesome condition. Its not quite as light as my torpado but it sure is beautiful :D

-Dave!

Bianchigirll
04-12-11, 07:55 AM
nice score Dave. she cleaned up very nicely, and yes very lucky on the decals. do I see a Suntour 4050/3040 drivetrain? I believe that and the black rings make it an '88. the frame is lisdted as Tange DB in SuperSet design, but I believe that may be only the main tubes. the next model up is listed as Mangalloy stays so I am not sure if yours would be HiTen, Mangalloy or ChroMo. but whatever it is it should ride very well.
Portfolio
04-12-11, 08:14 AM
The Deraileur and records are compagnolo (i stripped em off my old torpado). The front deraileur is a suntour- and the back was originally as well. The little bianchi sticker says its Chrome Moly. Its odd that 88 doesnt show in the serial- i was assuming it was an 82 :D Thanks for the reply!

skyrider
04-12-11, 08:32 AM
Nice score, I own two Premios, great all rounder. They dont ride heavy if you know what I mean.looks sharp, and quite comfortable. I think you like it very much.
Otis
04-12-11, 09:37 AM
I'm calling, "fork's bent" on this one.
Bianchigirll
04-12-11, 10:55 AM
I'm calling, "fork's bent" on this one.

OH Bummer I never noticed. look for a serial number on the lower left side of the ST.
Portfolio
04-12-11, 12:44 PM
the forks are bent? *runs off to look*...........They're fine- its just a wierd angle on the picture
Bianchigirll
04-12-11, 03:00 PM
I am not sure, use a rubberband or a toe strap to keep the front wheel lined up with the frame. the folow the line of the fork. it does seem to curve back a bit. Sorry

this '87 Sport SX is close enough to be a cousin, look at the same line on it.

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