Hi everyone, I just picked up a new-to-me 80-something Bianchi. The seller said it was a 80-something Campione d'Italia 57cm, but so far he's only 1/3 on that claim. It is probably an 80-something, but people are of the opinion that it is not a CdI, and my tape measure shows that it is probably a 55, not a 57 (i could be wrong, it is a crappy little tape measure).
As far as the actual model, a friend suggests that it's a Nuovo racing, because of the drop outs on the fork. The bike was sold to me with 27" Mavic MA-40's. The componentry is as follows: Campag NR Derailleurs, shifters (unsure about the rear cassette). The Crankset is a Sugino. The brakes and levers are modolo. Stem and Bars are 3T. Fluted seat post and a Selle saddle. The decals are mostly gone, but there's a "Made in Italy" and the LBS sticker on the seat tube.
The serial number is on the seat post lug and is 3-M/1044. Some help garnering any information regarding this number and it's significance would be appreciated, even if it's just year/month of production.
In terms of what I have planned for this particular bike, unfortunately the celeste is just damaged enough to warrant replacing. Some nicks and scrapes have probably been there for years and there's enough rust on parts of the frame that IMHO, requires refinishing. Having painted a couple of motorcycles in my time, and being equipped to do so, I'm excited to tackle repainting this bike on my own, and any suggestions or references to paint shops or techniques would be appreciated. I'd like to replicate this exact shade of celeste, or get as close as possible.
Contact points and componentry are the greatest question I have. My inner retrogrouch would love to do a period correct build with possibly some upgraded componentry from the period (C-record, super record), but my inner fred/weight weenie would like to use modern equipment and maybe even attempt to shed a couple pounds in the process and run a 9/10 speed group.
So far, I've only managed to remove some of the components, give it a once over with some honda spray polish, and take measurements.
Seat Tube Length
56.5 cm
Top Tube Length (C-C)
55 cm
Headtube Length
145 mm
Wheelbase Length
105 cm
Seat Tube Angle
Fork Rake
43 mm
Headtube Angle
Chainstay Length
415 mm
Bottom bracket Drop
52 mm
BB Shell width
68 mm
Stem Length (C-C)
110 mm
Stem Angle
Seat Post Diameter
27.2 mm
Handlebar Diameter
25.6 mm
Stack
545 mm+/-
Reach
382 mm+/-