cool crank and chainring...
10-27-06, 10:16 AM
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cool crank and chainring...
i want to spruce it up... so what's hot out there? i have a 70's bianchi that i think i am going to get painted... and i want to make it pretty all around... suggestions anyone?
i also want to go bigger in size... just sayin.
i also want to go bigger in size... just sayin.
10-27-06, 10:26 AM
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Do what you want to it. I would find a set of fluted cranks that match it's vintage and paint it.
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10-27-06, 10:32 AM
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Don't paint it!!! That paintjob is the best!
10-27-06, 10:45 AM
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You've got an old-ass Bianchi with celeste paint. What do you think people are going to say? 
10-27-06, 11:03 AM
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Does the fork look bent to anyone?
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10-27-06, 11:06 AM
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A lot of old forks look like that, but aren't. At least, they are incredibly symmetrical, show no physical damage, and still ride very well.
10-27-06, 11:23 AM
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the fork is slightly bent... (i think it looks bent because it is turned slightly.) but it is almost unnoticeable. you have to get in there to tell really.
10-27-06, 11:46 AM
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wait... you all know that is not the original crank and ring right?
10-27-06, 11:53 AM
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I'd paint it, Celeste of course, then ride it. Crappy paintjobs invite rust.
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i am not sure what they are... its all nameless, and came when i bought it uesd.
actually i spoke wrong... i dont want a new crank... i meant spider and chain ring.
actually i spoke wrong... i dont want a new crank... i meant spider and chain ring.
10-27-06, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bbattle
I'd paint it, Celeste of course, then ride it. Crappy paintjobs invite rust.
thats what i ws thinking... i would keep it celeste... but maybe leave the lugs chrome. (maybe.) but also.. this is an entry level bianchi... so is it really worth it? i also want to find the original decals so i can restore it.
10-27-06, 12:04 PM
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That bike is how I love bikes to be....
Get some nice shiny fenders, fluted cranks (Campy), and you are set. If you repaint, get the old stickers replaced. Ask the guy in C&V that does it.
Badass bike.
Get some nice shiny fenders, fluted cranks (Campy), and you are set. If you repaint, get the old stickers replaced. Ask the guy in C&V that does it.
Badass bike.
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10-27-06, 12:10 PM
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tell me more about this sticker guy!!! this is the only thing that has made me think twice.
10-27-06, 12:38 PM
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Why hasn't anyone said it yet? COTTERED CRANKS!
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10-27-06, 12:58 PM
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again... i dont think the cottered crank is there any more... this is not the original set up...
this is what it looks like on an original:
(from a sale on ebay for the exact same bike as mine but untouched for a while.)
i am pretty sure there is a new bottom bracket in there... here is a close-up on the under carrige...
i dont know if this helps... but hey... its what i got right now.
this is what it looks like on an original:
(from a sale on ebay for the exact same bike as mine but untouched for a while.)
i am pretty sure there is a new bottom bracket in there... here is a close-up on the under carrige...
i dont know if this helps... but hey... its what i got right now.
10-27-06, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
Why hasn't anyone said it yet? COTTERED CRANKS!
10-27-06, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Aeroplane
<shudder>
Also, I think this might go down in history as the first time anybody's life was completely changed by stickers.