Originally Posted by William Karsten
Anyone here know the specific differences between an early 80's Bianchi (italian made) and a late 80's Bianchi (japanese made)? Both frames are lugged, but what else?
The italian one likely have Italian BB threading and the oriental ones english.All current Bianchis are English BB threading. Oriental ones likely used JIS standard HS, and the italian ones ISO. Oriental components were common on one, and Campy or other european stuff on the other.The Italian ones most likely used Columbus tubing, and the Japanese ones Tange or something else sourced in the orient.