Originally Posted by
168mmz
Help me identify my Bianchi model
I bought a Bianchi at an auction for $200, but there are a few things that I don't understand.
I think this one is probably from 1989, but the ends of the seat stays are rounded compared to everyone else's... Also, the others have engravings on the ends, but these are decals.
There are engravings, but they're on the ends of the fork and where the rear wheel fits.
Also, normally the frame manufacturer, like Columbus or Ishiwata, would be labeled, but this one isn't...
Can someone who knows Bianchi tell me what this is?
Interesting. DO you know the bottom bracket threading? can you read it off the cups? Or the seatpost size? If it weren't for the bottle bosses on the seat tube I'd think you had an older Japanese built frame that someone repainted and put '89 decals on it. Just where are you and the bike? The serial number would certainly suggest to me a Asian or other contract built bike.
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