Originally Posted by
fuzz2050
Just a brief aside, disk brakes require mounts on the frame, mounts that an older Bianchi almost certainly doesn't have. Switching to disk brakes is almost impossible for that frame, I'm afraid.
Probably possible, with some skilled brazing/welding including proper reinforcement of the rear stays and a new fork. If the OP was going to paint/powdercoat the be in the first place, it could be a worthwhile thing to have done. I'd think the brazing/welding could be done for under 75 smackers and a basic disc fork can be found for $60. I don't think I'd trust disc mounts on the old fork.