Originally Posted by
Otis
The models with Valentino were a lower level frame with stamped drop-outs. Actually, if your frame has Campy drop-outs it may not be a Rekord model. Maybe something in between like a Campione d' Italia? You are sure the fork has Campy drops as well, right?
I have a pic and the rear dropouts have campagnolo in them, but the fork has bianchi stamped in them according to the owner. I fear this is a problem.
Would this indicate that the fork has been replaced from lets say a lower model like a rekord model assuming it was a bit cheaper and had non campa dropouts.
So in itself it should not be a problem by just the name on the fork dropout as nobody will see the fork one, but would the fork crown be similar too.
In a way that the experts could see from the fork crown that the fork and frame would not match.
I fear it would not make the bike authentic anymore which for me would become difficult in making a deal with the current owner as i'm a true sucker for originality/authenticity.
Tell me i'm wrong and to go for it.