1970s or 80s Bianchi Strada
03-15-15, 10:06 AM
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1970s or 80s Bianchi Strada
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I got this Bianchi Strada as a gift from my dad who got it from my uncle many years ago. My uncle bought it brand new and I have ridden it sparingly since I got it. I want to restore the bike possibly but I have been researching some of the parts and have noticed that they might be rare and how I should go about restoring this bike.
Its serial number on the front is “5198878” but as I have already found out that doesn’t mean a lot. It is a lugged steel body marked “Tubi Calibrati [1-20]”
Parts List:
Rear Dérailleur: Shimano Altus A20
Front Dérailleur: Simplex marked on the rear “Brevete SGDG”
Front and Back brakes: Balillia
Handlebar stem: Marked “TTT”
Handlebars: maybe markings under the wraps
Brake Levers: Baililla
Wheel Hub and Lock : Gnutti
Shifters: Simplex
Pedals: have a shamrock stamp on the pedal nut
Here are some pictures
https://imgur.com/a/wp6EP
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I got this Bianchi Strada as a gift from my dad who got it from my uncle many years ago. My uncle bought it brand new and I have ridden it sparingly since I got it. I want to restore the bike possibly but I have been researching some of the parts and have noticed that they might be rare and how I should go about restoring this bike.
Its serial number on the front is “5198878” but as I have already found out that doesn’t mean a lot. It is a lugged steel body marked “Tubi Calibrati [1-20]”
Parts List:
Rear Dérailleur: Shimano Altus A20
Front Dérailleur: Simplex marked on the rear “Brevete SGDG”
Front and Back brakes: Balillia
Handlebar stem: Marked “TTT”
Handlebars: maybe markings under the wraps
Brake Levers: Baililla
Wheel Hub and Lock : Gnutti
Shifters: Simplex
Pedals: have a shamrock stamp on the pedal nut
Here are some pictures
https://imgur.com/a/wp6EP
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
03-15-15, 10:44 AM
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Welcome o the forums!! Nice looking Bianchi. Do have a good pic of the whole bike?
What do you mean by restore? I think all the bike may need at this point is a good overhaul, clean and put new grease in the headset, bottom bracket and hub bearings, maybe some new cables and brake pads. Other than that I think it just needs a good cleaning.
What do you mean by restore? I think all the bike may need at this point is a good overhaul, clean and put new grease in the headset, bottom bracket and hub bearings, maybe some new cables and brake pads. Other than that I think it just needs a good cleaning.
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03-20-15, 10:22 PM
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Hi Bianchigir, my apologies for not getting back to you sooner! I will take a better picture of the whole bike itself and will post it here soon. As far as restore, I meant mainly just doing a full tuneup on the bike. But I wasn't sure if I should upgrade the derailleurs or if I should leave them as is.
Also, do you know of any methods to help protect the remaining parts of the stickers on the bike? Most of the smaller badges and stickers are in great condition but the one on the seat tube and the down tube have been peeled slightly.
Also, do you know of any methods to help protect the remaining parts of the stickers on the bike? Most of the smaller badges and stickers are in great condition but the one on the seat tube and the down tube have been peeled slightly.
03-21-15, 11:21 AM
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I would just clean it up and service everything as for the parts derailleurs and shifter's I would say if everything works good keep them. On this level bike it wouldn't make sense to upgrade to more modern stuff or to spend a lot on a nice matching vintage shift group.
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