Figured I would chronicle my build here too for anyone interested and hopefully to pick up some tips along the way

Not even sure what model Bianchi this is, but it has rack and fender mounts, so I am hopeful it will accommodate bigger than racing tires. Bought it several years ago, but has sit unbuilt waiting for a good excuse. Cino sounds like a good one. Wish it had DT shifter stops, but I'll work with what I've got. The shaping on the mega-pro tubing, especially the DT is pretty cool. Excuse the cluttered work bench.