Fixing Up Old Bianchi
07-30-14, 11:38 AM
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Fixing Up Old Bianchi
Hi,
so i bought an old bianchi frame and am trying to fix it up with newer parts and wheelset. I was interested in fitting a shimano 105 groupset on it but heres where i need help.
i was looking into rims but dont know a good brand that would be compatible with the 105 - 11 speed rig. so what are some good wheelsets out there for 200-400$$ that would be compatible with the shimano 105 groupset?
rim size doesnt matter too much, i dont think itll make that much of a difference since im not competing in any races. just want to take it out on 50+ mile bike rides.
so i bought an old bianchi frame and am trying to fix it up with newer parts and wheelset. I was interested in fitting a shimano 105 groupset on it but heres where i need help.
i was looking into rims but dont know a good brand that would be compatible with the 105 - 11 speed rig. so what are some good wheelsets out there for 200-400$$ that would be compatible with the shimano 105 groupset?
rim size doesnt matter too much, i dont think itll make that much of a difference since im not competing in any races. just want to take it out on 50+ mile bike rides.
07-30-14, 02:14 PM
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Rim size does matter because you need to know if your frame takes 27" or 700c wheels. Most any shimano compatible wheel set should take an 11 spd cassette.
You also need to figure out if you have an English or Italian BB shell.
Any pics?
You also need to figure out if you have an English or Italian BB shell.
Any pics?
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07-31-14, 04:09 AM
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Hi,
so i bought an old bianchi frame and am trying to fix it up with newer parts and wheelset. I was interested in fitting a shimano 105 groupset on it but heres where i need help.
i was looking into rims but dont know a good brand that would be compatible with the 105 - 11 speed rig. so what are some good wheelsets out there for 200-400$$ that would be compatible with the shimano 105 groupset?
rim size doesnt matter too much, i dont think itll make that much of a difference since im not competing in any races. just want to take it out on 50+ mile bike rides.
so i bought an old bianchi frame and am trying to fix it up with newer parts and wheelset. I was interested in fitting a shimano 105 groupset on it but heres where i need help.
i was looking into rims but dont know a good brand that would be compatible with the 105 - 11 speed rig. so what are some good wheelsets out there for 200-400$$ that would be compatible with the shimano 105 groupset?
rim size doesnt matter too much, i dont think itll make that much of a difference since im not competing in any races. just want to take it out on 50+ mile bike rides.
Rim size does matter because you need to know if your frame takes 27" or 700c wheels. Most any shimano compatible wheel set should take an 11 spd cassette.
You also need to figure out if you have an English or Italian BB shell.
Any pics?
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07-31-14, 08:28 AM
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BB shell suggestion: If you cannot easily read 36mmx24TPI (Italian) or 1.375x24TPI (English) on the cups, just measure the width of just the shell itself, not including the fixed cup flange and the adjustable cup lockring. 68mm indicates a Japanese Bianchi (English BB), whereas 70mm would be Italian. Most Bianchi frames built since the mid 1970s take 700C (622mm diameter) rims.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
