Bianchi Boardwalk
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Bianchi Boardwalk
Recently purchased this bianchi and was impressed to find it is all original. Some cool 2000's gadgets and such assed on, but everything seems to be there and in great shape!
I was wondering what to do with the tires, they show no signs of dry rot or problems tread is like new even after 20 years... Should I keep them? What should I be concerned about?
I was thinking about making it more of a feminine city ride with curved handle bars and nice set of chrome fenders.
Would like to hear from others about your thoughts and suggestions. I have the bike on Flicker as well.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131254...n/photostream/
I was wondering what to do with the tires, they show no signs of dry rot or problems tread is like new even after 20 years... Should I keep them? What should I be concerned about?
I was thinking about making it more of a feminine city ride with curved handle bars and nice set of chrome fenders.
Would like to hear from others about your thoughts and suggestions. I have the bike on Flicker as well.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131254...n/photostream/
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I'd keep an eye on them and keep riding.
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I wouldn't worry too much about the tires. I have used many older tires with no problems. You are only going to have them around 70 psi, anyhow, not 100+.
Hybrids from that era make nice touring and town bikes. The manufacturers had figured out that people wanted something like a mountain bike, but didn't need big knobby tires and a heavy frame, because they never went off road.
Hybrids from that era make nice touring and town bikes. The manufacturers had figured out that people wanted something like a mountain bike, but didn't need big knobby tires and a heavy frame, because they never went off road.
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Cream tires, Northroads style bars with cork grips, white cable housing, and a chrome headset would make it look a whole lot better.
PUBLIC 700x35c Tire with Reflective Stripe from PUBLIC
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Nice score BTW, enjoy it.
PUBLIC 700x35c Tire with Reflective Stripe from PUBLIC
VO Tourist Handlebar 22.2 dia - Handlebars - Components
Nice score BTW, enjoy it.
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Personally, I'd replace the tires. About two years ago, I bought a '97 Cannondale mountain bike that was still sealed in its original shipping carton. The tires looked brand new (because they were, sort of) and there were no visible signs of rot. After just a few rides, though, the rear tire suddenly developed large splits in the sidewall.
I'm not saying your tires will do the same thing, but it would suck if they did and you were a few miles from home.
I'm not saying your tires will do the same thing, but it would suck if they did and you were a few miles from home.
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I'd ride them and see how they do after a few rides. They don't look overly dry to me.
Great looking Boardwalk.
Great looking Boardwalk.
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How do you know the tires are as old as the bike? They may not be original. (Of course, I'm unfamiliar with MBT-style tires.)
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I have a Bianchi Boardwalk, older than yours. It still has the original tires. I've taken it on a couple of hard 15 mile rides on gravel trails, no pavement. The tires show no signs of decay, not a hint of failure or I'd change them. I'd say ride them, but as has been stated, don't exceed the recommended inflation pressure. I rode at 65PSI. BTW, I wish mine was Celeste like yours, very nice ride.
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