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05-20-15, 08:46 PM
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So, this is not really my "type" of bike (most of my builds are Rando style builds w/ compact cranks, wider tires and a wide range cassette) but it has fallen into my lap, it fits and I like looking at it. I've become very spoiled by my compact cranks, I forgot how much energy it takes to push a 52-42 13-23 cluster! I don't know much about it so I'm hoping to learn more about it. I've never heard of a Suntour Quattro group but this looks and works similar to a 7spd tri-color group. I've heard how lousy Suntour's indexing can be but I'm pleased with this setup. The wheels are Quattro hubs laced to FIR rims. It's a fairly light bike and even with quite a bit of mashing, it didn't flex too much in the bottom bracket.
I had a local frame builder check it out and they think the hanger was bent then heated prior to putting back to proper alignment.
I had a local frame builder check it out and they think the hanger was bent then heated prior to putting back to proper alignment.
05-21-15, 03:20 AM
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Nice find!
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05-21-15, 08:05 AM
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Any ideas regarding the model? I'm not overly concerned about value, just nosey.
05-21-15, 08:22 AM
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It is newer than my 1981 model, probably mid-1980s. I was curious to see an Italian frame with Japanese components, having previously seen either all-Italian or all-Japanese Bianchis.
52-42/13-23 was very typical stock Bianchi gearing during the 1980s. I changed mine to 50-42/14-16-18-20-23-26, which eliminated the redundant ratios while providing a useful bailout low gear.
52-42/13-23 was very typical stock Bianchi gearing during the 1980s. I changed mine to 50-42/14-16-18-20-23-26, which eliminated the redundant ratios while providing a useful bailout low gear.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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05-22-15, 08:57 AM
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It looks a lot like mine, which I think Bianchi Gal IDed as probably a '89 Campione de Italia.
EXCEPT, I think it was supposed to have Japanese componentry, which sort of matches with the original owner telling me he bought it new as the least expensive all Italian bike he could get from our local dealer - so maybe their cheapest Italian frame with upgraded components?
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That Suntour Quattro stuff is PRETTY! Never seen it before.
EXCEPT, I think it was supposed to have Japanese componentry, which sort of matches with the original owner telling me he bought it new as the least expensive all Italian bike he could get from our local dealer - so maybe their cheapest Italian frame with upgraded components?
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That Suntour Quattro stuff is PRETTY! Never seen it before.
I've never seen the Quattro group either. I am in need of a rear Quattro caliper for the bike. Currently it has a Mavic front caliper out back.
05-22-15, 09:51 AM
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Hello there,
you guys seem to be a fountain of knowledge when it comes to bianchi's, I'm wondering if you can help me. I have a Bianchi campions d'italia in black which i am restoring. Yet, i cannot seem to find replacement decals anywhere? I'm wondering if you have any idea if anyone online replicates or sells these decals? i am looking for the celeste decal with pink detailing. seen on the bike in this link: Bianchi Campione D'Italia - Pedal Room
Many kind regards, i look forward to a reply
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you guys seem to be a fountain of knowledge when it comes to bianchi's, I'm wondering if you can help me. I have a Bianchi campions d'italia in black which i am restoring. Yet, i cannot seem to find replacement decals anywhere? I'm wondering if you have any idea if anyone online replicates or sells these decals? i am looking for the celeste decal with pink detailing. seen on the bike in this link: Bianchi Campione D'Italia - Pedal Room
Many kind regards, i look forward to a reply
Conor
05-22-15, 10:19 AM
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Kinda interesting. In Canada, the Quattro bike actually has the world "QUATTRO" on the side of the top tube, exactly as in the velospace photo. It has a full Quattro-labelled groupset, though the components are from different manufacturers (Modolo brakes, Suntour gearing, Ofmega cranks and hubs, FIR rims).
I have three in 51 cm. One is original, one is this one I built up with modern stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43JuEKRjBWI
So what do you want to know about your bike? It's probably from 1988 to 1990 if I had to guess.
I have three in 51 cm. One is original, one is this one I built up with modern stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43JuEKRjBWI
So what do you want to know about your bike? It's probably from 1988 to 1990 if I had to guess.
05-23-15, 05:43 AM
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The 42, 52 tooth crankset was a popular, (skinny tire) sport bike crankset then. A 40- 52 was considered a (touring) crank. Before the triple crank era came about. Likely the development of more wide range front derailers too. Chris
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Here's a good article on this:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...or-the-record/
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