Info on older Bianchi
04-06-03, 04:00 PM
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Info on older Bianchi
I am trying to learn a bit about this Bianchi I am getting ready to sell. I do not even know the name of the model. It has several stickers on it that read:
Made in Italy, Formula Two, Preduzione Columbus, Edoardo Bianchi, Bianchi 1986-1987 Campione del Mondo.
It has a Suntor 5000 front der, and Suntor 7000 rear der, Bianchi crank, and a 6 speed freewheel.
Any info would be appreciated! I will try to post a pic shortly.
Matt
Made in Italy, Formula Two, Preduzione Columbus, Edoardo Bianchi, Bianchi 1986-1987 Campione del Mondo.
It has a Suntor 5000 front der, and Suntor 7000 rear der, Bianchi crank, and a 6 speed freewheel.
Any info would be appreciated! I will try to post a pic shortly.
Matt
04-06-03, 04:54 PM
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I own a couple of Bianchi's I just ride them though don't know too much about them except they are quality bikes, they last a life time with proper care. You might check out their web site you might find some history on the bike.
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Timmy...what are the dimensions, either <center of crank to center of seat post top> or < center of seatpost top to center of handle bar stem>. In inches will be fine..
Is the color white or prealscent?
And why are you selling it?
Is the color white or prealscent?
And why are you selling it?
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You can try the message board at BianchiUSA here or visit the vintage lightweights forum at www.oldroads.com. I have 2 Bianchis of similar vintage don't know what years they are. One must be pre-1987 (no championship decal), the other is post. You can also visit a SunTour component history site (do a Google search, I can't remember where it is) that gives production dates for certain models of SunTour components.
04-06-03, 08:15 PM
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The frame measures 20 3/4" from center of BB to top of seat post top. My wife says the color is pearlesent. This is not an ad, I am just trying to get some info to answer questions when it does go up for sale. FYI, I am selling it because I have adopted a new baby. Here is a pic of the new family member:
04-07-03, 11:01 AM
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Also, the Bianchi has Suntour down tube shifters, the rear lever has the option of switching from friction to indexed shifting. After looking at the history of Suntour components, I am led to believe this bike was made around 1987. I tried to register on the BianchiUSA forum, but some kind of error kept coming up. I'll keep trying. Any other help from this board would still be very appreciated!
04-10-03, 03:01 PM
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I tried the Bianchiusa board, but I don't think anyone is home over there. I'll give bikeforums one more chance before this thread gets buried forever. Please, anyone know anything about this bike?
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04-10-03, 07:30 PM
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I do know one thing about that bike... BMX platform pedals have no place on a vintage italian frame 
*wipes tear out of eye...*
BTW, when you decide to sell it, let me know. Interested.
*wipes tear out of eye...*BTW, when you decide to sell it, let me know. Interested.
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Your frame is mid-to-high end, as evidenced by the Columbus stickers on the fork. I think you have the vintage pegged about right.
I like Bianchi frames and I like SunTour derailleurs -- interestingly, my 1982 Bianchi has a lesser TreTubi frame (Columbus main triangle), but Campag. NR derailleurs. By the mid-1980s, various European manufacturers had become comfortable with Japanese gear.
I like Bianchi frames and I like SunTour derailleurs -- interestingly, my 1982 Bianchi has a lesser TreTubi frame (Columbus main triangle), but Campag. NR derailleurs. By the mid-1980s, various European manufacturers had become comfortable with Japanese gear.
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04-11-03, 01:19 AM
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I'm laughing about the BMX pedal comment, I should have seen that one coming! In my defense, the pedals are not on there for me. I put them on there for a friend who has a fear of clipless pedals who was going to use it for a winter trainer, but never did. Since I have my new wheels, I haven't bothered taking the platforms off. For the dignity of the bike, I guess I should remove them.
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