Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 98
Likes: 2
From: Central CA
Bikes: 1980 Gios Torino Super Record, 1989 Bridgestone RB2, 1985 Trek 520 Touring Rig, 1983 Trek 720, 1985 Guerciotti Sprint, Panasonic DX5000, Miyata 916, 1989 Bridgestone MB2, '87 Schwinn High Sierra, Miyata Ridge Runner
Piaggio
Nice scooter-I mean bike. Bianchi was affiliated with Piaggio scooters for a time I believe.
I read somewhere that it is Japanese made (maybe ishiwata?) which explains why Bianchi did not allow the stamps on the fork crown or stays.
If I recall correctly, the tubing and workmanship is quite good besting the Italians at the time, but lacking the prestige of "made in Italy" models. Just an opinion that i read somewhere.
I picked up the same bike frame a couple years ago and fitted some modern 105 components. It was my first forray into bicycles since I was a kid and I still ride it at work. I can post a photo later if you wish.
Nice bike. THanks for posting.
Last edited by dveneman; 11-22-11 at 09:51 AM.
Reason: forgot a detail