LOOKING for the elusive Bianchi X-4!!!
03-15-15, 04:53 PM
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i'm no expert, but there is no Reparto decal on the left stay, so that could be in question also. did Bianchi make a non-Reporto TSX frame?
03-15-15, 04:56 PM
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03-15-15, 05:04 PM
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hah! the advert has changed to NOT claiming its an X4 and dropped $50. did someone email them from here???
06-28-15, 05:17 PM
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Thought this was worth posting for X4 fans
Restoration of a Reparto Corse Bianchi Specialissima X4 Team Bike | Velo Aficionado
Restoration of a Reparto Corse Bianchi Specialissima X4 Team Bike | Velo Aficionado
07-19-15, 09:38 AM
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Thought this was worth posting for X4 fans
Restoration of a Reparto Corse Bianchi Specialissima X4 Team Bike | Velo Aficionado
Restoration of a Reparto Corse Bianchi Specialissima X4 Team Bike | Velo Aficionado
07-19-15, 10:00 AM
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07-19-15, 12:08 PM
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if you read the full thread... and the blog posts by veloaficionado, the ones that had an 'X4' stamp were the commemorative ones that came with a full c-record panto'd group. there were also frames that only came with the 'Bianchi' panto'd on the rear brake bridge. There were a number of examples of X4s (even the team bikes) that never had 'X4' stamped on them. THEY ARE ALL X4s! They are all the same frame. the only difference is the added embellishment in the lug set and paint. as for your Taiwan friend's X4 frame... yes, that is a repaint. it's looks nicely done but it's definitely not original. it would have been worth more if he hadn't repainted it.
07-20-15, 12:51 PM
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The ones with their original paint, and all original pantographed C-Record parts are worth the most. FYI your friend's frame was worth more before it was repainted. If someone wants to pay extra just to have that X4 stamp so be it, it's their money. Some of Moreno Argentin's own bikes, and the bikes of the Gewiss team, didn't have X4 stamping and are way more desirable IMHO. If your friend thinks those frames aren't X4's he's an idiot. Mine has a very rare brake bridge style and paint, but it was a ex pro team frame. It is beat up but that's because it was raced and even now I still ride it as a single speed. There's no way I'd ever get it repainted.
07-20-15, 01:18 PM
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Thought this was worth posting for X4 fans
Restoration of a Reparto Corse Bianchi Specialissima X4 Team Bike | Velo Aficionado
Restoration of a Reparto Corse Bianchi Specialissima X4 Team Bike | Velo Aficionado
Wait....do I have an X-4?
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09-19-15, 06:19 AM
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Bianchi X4
Here's one on Ebay.
Bianchi x4 Campagnolo C Record Columbus SLX Moreno Argentin Replica 51x53 | eBay
Bianchi x4 Campagnolo C Record Columbus SLX Moreno Argentin Replica 51x53 | eBay
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11-09-15, 09:19 AM
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This one is for sale: ? Bianchi X4 Campagnolo C-record - Fietsen | Racefietsen - Marktplaats.nl
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and the flickr ALBUM https://www.flickr.com/photos/dutchb...57660145311289
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Bianchi (Reparto Corse X4 Argentin) Cinelli?
Fascinating read All.
The opinions, thoughts, & images are certainly feeding my OCD!
This is one that caught my eye recently. The previous Euro owner says it's an '86 Specialissima X4 Moreno Argentin out of the Reparto Corse workshop. What I'm most perplexed about is the Cinelli stamping under the BB (serial # F030) and what looks to be a welded race number holder under the TT. Can I get an opinion on this frame please?
- No clean shots of the Panto on the head tube
- Seems to have the internal cable routing
- Don't know enough about either of the black or celeste paint to tell
- When it was last built looked like it had the proper CRec groupo.
More pics here.
Thanks!
The opinions, thoughts, & images are certainly feeding my OCD!
This is one that caught my eye recently. The previous Euro owner says it's an '86 Specialissima X4 Moreno Argentin out of the Reparto Corse workshop. What I'm most perplexed about is the Cinelli stamping under the BB (serial # F030) and what looks to be a welded race number holder under the TT. Can I get an opinion on this frame please?
- No clean shots of the Panto on the head tube
- Seems to have the internal cable routing
- Don't know enough about either of the black or celeste paint to tell
- When it was last built looked like it had the proper CRec groupo.
More pics here.
Thanks!
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Is it legal to reply to a 10 year old thread? I came across a Bianchi X-4 Argentin today (pretty pricey tho) as I am hunting for my first vintage bike (I know.. it escalated quickly 
). That bike looks to be in really good condition (seller claims its all original, including panto groupset)
Curious if the OP managed to find one in the end? Looks like a pretty incredible (possibly frustrating) hunt!
(I'll post link after I hit my 10-post limit
). That bike looks to be in really good condition (seller claims its all original, including panto groupset)Curious if the OP managed to find one in the end? Looks like a pretty incredible (possibly frustrating) hunt!
(I'll post link after I hit my 10-post limit
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