1965 Gimondi won the TDF on a Chiorda. If I am not mistaken rumor has it one of the bikes Coppi rode was a Chiorda...but also rumored he rode Masi's, and no telling what else. They were always made to look like a Bianchi which I do not get because by the time you put on the Bianchi integrated lugs the rest of the bike you are building is just the tubing part...which other than brazing is it going to be that different than the next brand? I know bike build/deminsions is important but why go to all the trouble??

I like the looks of the bike...if it is cheap buy it for a conversation pc...that's what I did with my Chiorda. I sold it later for 110 more than I paid for it.

It really looks like a good ride. I like the frame shape and lugs although if they are like the ones on my bike they and the frame dropouts are stamped.