bgblue1978

can anyone tell me about what an older bianchi track bike is worth? it is built up with some newer velocity deep v's and sakae cranks. thanks for any advice and i'm new so i apologize if this is in the wrong place.

Otis

You need to be more specific about the year and model, and/or post photos. Bianchi made track bikes for a long time.

bgblue1978

https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/876466177.html this is the link. i dont know anything other than what is listed. i'm going to look at it today and i was just wondering if it is worth the money.

yohannrjm

With the slack geometry that bike has, I'd say it's not a 'real' track frame (i.e. meant to be ridden in a velodrome). However, things could have been different in the '50's. It may have track ends, but still that bike is unlikely to be worth anywhere near the price he's asking.

If you're looking for something to ride on the road, it would work, but still not be worth the price, especially with the components it has on it.

If you're looking for something to ride around, get one of the complete 'street-track' bikes available (from BD, or IRO) and then upgrade parts as you need them.

lotek 

maybe 70's ( when did Bianchi stop chroming the fork crown on the super pista) but
certainly not a late 50's or 60's bike. And not worth what this guy is asking.
And on second look, is that a drilled fork? tire clearance is awfully high for it to be a pista
frame. Concur with above post, not worth the money.

Otis

That's not a track bike. Just an entry level early 70's gas-pipe road frame converted to a fixed gear. To me it has no "value" but is probably "worth" $100-$200 in today's market.

bgblue1978

thanks guys

cudak888 

Looks like some light-green gaspipe that someone stuffed Bianchi decals on for a quick "let's screw someone" sale.

-Kurt

bgblue1978

i have a follow up question. the guy emailed me and wants to sell just the frame set now, but do most of you guys agree that it is not even a bianchi at all or just that his information about the dates is wrong? how could i tell? what do you guys think this frameset is worth assuming its in good condition. thanks.

Otis

It is a Bianchi. It's their entry level early ('70-'73) road frame. Just a basic long wheelbase gaspipe 70's road frame, but it is celeste, and is a Bianchi, so kind of cool.

They do build up into a decent SS or FG. If the frame is clean and the decals are all present $50-$100 is probably about right, at least he could get that on ebay.

bgblue1978

how much would a campy headset and bottom bracket add to the value? thanks

cudak888 

Depends on what they are. Not much in any respect though, unless it is a minty NR or any usable condition SR.

Hopefully not the ones in the photo, I would assume? Those are not Campagnolo.

-Kurt

bonechiller

Seriously dude, just pass on this. It's not a good deal, not at all.

Sangetsu

It looks just like an old pipe-steel Bianchi that I used to have. Original equipment was a Nervar sport crankset, and Campy Valentino derailleurs, Universal brakes, and wheels which I can't remember the specifics about. I paid $40 for mine a few years ago. I gave it away before I moved to Japan.

cudak888 

+1

-Kurt