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Old 06-24-19 | 04:37 PM
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retrodude
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From: Burnaby, British Columbia

Bikes: 1984 & 1990 Marinoni Specials - 1990 Bianchi Sika - 1993 Cannondale M800 - 1996 GT Zaskar - 1993 Kona Kilauea - 1987 Ritchey Ascent - 1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex - 2008 Kona Dogma - 1976 Schwinn Suburban - 1994 Kuwahara Makai

1990 Bianchi Sika Rescue

I've always had a soft spot for celeste green Bianchi's. A friend of mine bought a celeste green road bike in the late 80s c/w super record and Gipiemme parts, it helped get me hooked on cycling and quality built bicycles.

Imagine my delight when I found a celeste green mountain bike in my summer place trailer park dumpster in Birch bay Washington:



A little worse for wear but pretty nice shape, I love the Richey logic frame tubing and fork, and the lugs are so cool. I decided to throw all of my lightest parts at it and build a lightweight old school machine. Complete build = 24.5lbs

It'll be for my wife if she likes the fit (still to be determined), if not I'll ride it, I bought a new seat, not from the period but very comfortable and classic shape for $40 used and $20 on cables. Have a look at the result:




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