Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Bianchi Sport SS on CL

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SoulProvidah
05-07-12, 12:30 PM
Hello all,

Finally joined BF. Great info of all sorts. Ok on to it. I found this Bianchi Sport SS on CL for $125. Was gonna offer $100. Not sure the age. Thinking mid 80"s of Japanese manufacturing origin. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Soulpro


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Bianchigirll
05-07-12, 05:01 PM
That looks like a '83 Sport SS with a mangalloy frame, a bit on the heavy side but should be a real nice rider. The drive train and hubs are the early shimano 105 aka Gold Arrow, DiaCompe 500Q brakes. The brake levers were changed to thos aero style at a later date.

If this is rideable and you get it for $100 go for it.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=248894&d=1336415338
SoulProvidah
05-07-12, 05:30 PM
Thanks Bianchigirl!

FastJake
05-07-12, 06:02 PM
I'd go for it even at $125
SoulProvidah
05-07-12, 07:10 PM
@FastJake I'm thinking that I will. The only thing that gets me is that it's over 25 years old. Thanks for your input.
tmh657
05-07-12, 07:52 PM
. The only thing that gets me is that it's over 25 years old

It could very well disintegrate tomorrow so maybe you should pass.;)
jet sanchEz
05-07-12, 08:25 PM
It looks to be in great shape, it was probably hardly ever ridden. In my neck of the woods, this would sell for $300 in a heartbeat.

If it is your size and the bike and parts are mechanically sound, $100 would be a bargain.
SoulProvidah
05-14-12, 03:07 PM
So I missed out on the first Bianchi Sport for $125. Found another that's in not as good condition as the first and the seller wants $185.

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Bianchigirll
05-14-12, 03:53 PM
Is that a Sport? or Sport SS? they were two different models. I think $185 is a bit much for a Sport and this looks OK but it likely needs a tune up. Also I would like to see a better pic shoeing the line of the fork in relation to the headtube.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=250167&d=1337029579

A Sport would be a HiTen frame/fork