Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
that is a great looking Bianchi however I am not a big fan of those deep V wheels. the geomentry sounds about right for time (well still today even) I think the 'ideal' is 73.5 parrellel or something like that.
Yes, I have read that as well, about the Parrellel angles. The deep-v rims are the 1994? state of the art Campagnolo Shamals!.. Don't worry tho, I will be building a vintage Miele with box-section rims, soon enough!
do not forget the Formula two tubing was custome made for Bianchi and features the famous 'superset' frame design. that being slightly heavier for the guage DT and Chainstays to give a better ride, stiffer BB area for accelerating and climbing but still light and lively enough to dampen roadshock.
I have noticed that the downtube and seattube are the same size/thickness with a slightly smaller toptube. Can you tell me more about this blend of Columbus SP/SL? I find the BB area stiff enough for a steel frame, in fact the chainstays are quite thick as is the bottom bracket where they all connect.
it is too bad the frame became so plain but Bianchi was never noted for fancy embellishments or lugwork. the two tone paint schemes thay came up with in the early '90s mixed with the awful artdeco/flowerpower decals were not their best.
I have seen and even own higher end Bianchis with little or no embellishment on the frame.
Bianchi or the 90's or a combo of Bianchi in the 90's adopted pretty poor taste in their paint schemes and didn't age as gracefully as their 80's stuff.. maybe i'm the only one that thinks so...