Originally Posted by
Insidious C.
I just purchased this bike and I'm eager to learn what it is. Year, model, Canadian market?
Serial number CS304982.
Hubs and drive train are Golden Arrow.
Wheels/tires are 27x1-1/4"
brakes are Dia-Compe
Saddle, seatpost, bars, stem I'm sure have all been changed.
It has a kickstand mounting plate! Weighs nearly 25lbs. Rides nicely.
Seatpost diameter = 26.4mm.
Bianchi Sport SS. Not 1983-ish but definitely 1983, manufactured by Bianchi's Japanese contractor. Definitely replacement decals. Canadian market Bianchi did not have a unique serial number format. Once you've lost the OEM decals you can't be 100% positive but the Japanese built, Canadian market models during this era typically had fully chromed forks, so this likely isn't a Canadian market model.