Originally Posted by cyclotoine
I have the answer: No. I have never seen a japanese Bianchi that cheep. As far as I know Japanese bianchis began being produced in the 70s and all the ones I have ever seen had forged fropouts.
Heres one for ya. The routeing of the rear brake cable is different than on his frame though.
http://www.connectex.com/rex/d24/Bia...0speed%20a.JPG
If I were him I would just weight the frame and mention that and that it might be a bianchi.