Originally Posted by
Campagnono
Don't know if a 1994 Bianchi really needs that level of revitalization.
A more modern, gently-used frame and a piecemeal 2010-2014 NOS Chorus 11 gruppo will get you in the door for probably less than a full 2015 gruppo. I found a 2004 carbon Reparto Corse frame and fork for $375 on eBay this year.
Deals are everywhere. Find some.
The differences between 2014 and 2015 Chorus 11 are far, far less than other technological changes the Bianchi has missed like 9 speed, 10 speed, Ultra-Shift, Ultra Torque, three new chain standards, new BB standards, etc.
Originally Posted by
DaveLeeNC
Drew, but what do you really think about the 2015 crankset
Campagnono, I just like my 1996 build Bianchi (even though I don't know exactly what it is). I bought it as a semi-custom build from a California LBS in a fit of frustration over continued running ankle sprains and illiotibial band issues (where exercise on a bike was the only alternative). It is a Nivacrom EL-OS bike and I just like it. I could do as well or better going down a used CF route, but I just like this bike.
As a defense regarding my actions I'd just say that my wife chooses to stay married to me so some things just cannot be explained :-)
dave
I was going to say that buying a whole new (maybe last year's model) bike with campy would be a better deal that buying the groupset and putting it on (and especially a better deal than paying someone else to do it for you) until you posted that picture. That is one seriously sexy frame and I've always wanted an EL-OS bike. Don't listen to anyone telling you to replace your bike. If/when you do get around to replacing your groupset, you might consider trying white cable housing. But that's just because I think white housing looks cool. Other than that, you have a sweet, sweet looking bike.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?), 1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Last edited by himespau; 08-01-14 at 07:06 AM.