Vintage Bianchi
01-29-10, 02:03 PM
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Vintage Bianchi
Hey,
First time poster here, but I was wondering if I could get any information on this bike. I'm mostly looking for the date and an appraisal.
Also, I have more pictures of specific parts. I can upload those if it will help.
Thanks in advance.
First time poster here, but I was wondering if I could get any information on this bike. I'm mostly looking for the date and an appraisal.
Also, I have more pictures of specific parts. I can upload those if it will help.
Thanks in advance.
01-29-10, 02:39 PM
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$400, maybe a bit more. Nice Columbus frame, nice group. Saddle can probably be dyed again and polished, stem could be better if it was polished instead of black, but I'd say $400 in this market, go up a bit from there. Better later on in the spring.
01-29-10, 03:07 PM
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Don't repaint it. Most of the time it is a money losing situation if you repaint a bike. Touch up is cool if it is very very minimal. Otherwise just clean it and wax it.
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A repaint will cost you serious money and lower the bike's value. Its a non-starter when you have pretty decent original paint and decals. Do a search on touchup paint. On some paint jobs, like my Colnago, I just use clear nail polish to protect the steel, but not interfere with the stock/original paint.
+10 That stem needs to go. A polished alloy stem is the way to go.
+10 That stem needs to go. A polished alloy stem is the way to go.
01-29-10, 04:04 PM
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what is the frame and fork made of? judging from the Ergo shifters and Monoplanor brakes, which appear to be Chorus as there is no name on them, I would say '94 / 95
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01-29-10, 06:12 PM
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According to the guy I bought the bike from, everything from the stem up was added aftermarket. As were the clip-less pedals. He did these modifications to make it race worthy. From my own research, I would've put the frame in the mid-eighties. Would any pictures of specific parts help the sleuthing?
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01-29-10, 06:21 PM
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That bike is nice and I know it is my size! I TAKE FIRST DIBS!!! Looks like a late Specialissima version...jk...sorta??? LOL It's a Bianchi...go figure.
01-29-10, 06:52 PM
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According to the guy I bought the bike from, everything from the stem up was added aftermarket. As were the clip-less pedals. He did these modifications to make it race worthy. From my own research, I would've put the frame in the mid-eighties. Would any pictures of specific parts help the sleuthing?
That "A 1182" (and there might be a couple of numbers before it or stamped elsewhere, indicating the size) might indicate that you have a 1991 frame made in Italy (which is more consistent with an internal brake cable routing on the TT)
01-31-10, 11:16 PM
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I'm going to venture this is an 89 or 90 Speciallissima or SuperLeggera. Very similar to the supposed SuperLeggera I have in the basement. The chromed chain and set stays, the internally routed rear brake cable, the style of the graphics and the chromed 'sloped' (there must be a specific name for it) chrome fork (perhaps with the same columbus SL sticker on them as on mine?) are all consistent with the one I have. Also, based on headset, derrailleurs and brakes, mine appears to have been originally equipped with a flull Chorus groupset, which would be consistent with the Chorus components you've found.
That said, I've never seen a catalog or had someone show any concrete data to confirm my understanding, and I would be happy to have someone set the record straight. In any case, though you may have a little restoration/replacement work ahead (for one - I am almost certain that stem and those bars are not original) be assured you have the bones of one fine ride in your hands. Enjoy!
That said, I've never seen a catalog or had someone show any concrete data to confirm my understanding, and I would be happy to have someone set the record straight. In any case, though you may have a little restoration/replacement work ahead (for one - I am almost certain that stem and those bars are not original) be assured you have the bones of one fine ride in your hands. Enjoy!
01-31-10, 11:23 PM
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Just read the posts again...When BianchiGirl says 94 / 95 I give it credence, tho I'd thought that Chorus may have been from a year or two earlier...
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