Bianchi - 99% sure an 82 - Which model?
Hi, new to forum, have three vintage bikes right now a Designer 84 model Ciocc, a Bianchi, and an Allegro I think is a 71-72 by the date code on the derailleur Pat 71. Trying to determine year and model of Bianchi I bought a few years ago with new paint and no decals. After lurking and reading posts on Bianchi serial numbers I'm pretty sure its an 82, based on the serial number 2F 56, and the date code of the rear derailleur, Campy Nuovo Record, Pat 81, although looking at period catalogs I'm not seeing anything that looks like it. Most everything looks original, except for Dia Compe aero levers, look like they might be Aero Group-G... Look pedals, but they are celeste. The seat post has cursive initials G.P. looks like a Campy Super Record kind of except for those initials. The hubs and skewers are unmarked, no name that
I can see. They look sealed to me. The wheels are at the local bike shop being overhauled and trued and the mech had no idea what they are either.
Here is a description of the bike. Also some pictures, thought I did a better job with the camera that I did, if they're no good I'll take more. Any insight will be much appreciated.
Bianchi #F2-56 Description
Serial No at top of down tube on left 56 on right 2F reading from back of bike
Frame Brake and Shifter cable guides, Shift lever bosses and water
bottle bosses brazed on. Shifter cable guides brazed above
the bottom bracket ath the base of the seat tube, the cable
to the rear derailleur goes above the chainstay to the
derailleur
Color (repainted) Celeste (Needs decals to complete)
Engraving on frame "B" in a circle, on seat stays at seat post
Seat Celeste w/Blue Bianchi stitched into Blue area says
Body Fit Comfort System on front on bottom it says
Viscount 2991, feels like leather probably vinyl though
Seat Post 27.2 Cursive Initials G.P. engraved in front under a V
shaped flute 6 flutes around post looks like a Campy
Super Record but no reference to Campagnolo on post
Headset Ofmega
Front/Rear Brakes Universal Mod 77 sidepull
Brake Levers Diacomp Aero, Black w/Black hoods, Lettering worn but
looks like might be Dia Compe Aero Group-G
Stem 3TTT
Handle Bar 3TTT Mod Grand Prix
Handle Bar Tape Celeste Cork
Rear Brake cable guides Brazed to top tube
Shifter cable guides Brazed above bottom bracket at base of seat post and
on chain stay
Shift levers Campy Record Braze on type (patent on back)
Front Derailleur Campy (Record or Nuevo Record)
Rear Derailleur Campy Nuevo Record (Brev Int on back) and Pat. 81 on end
Bottom Bracket Ofmega (says 56x24F ???) Says Made in Italy
Crank Set Ofmega (Bianchi engraved on pedal arms)
Bolt heads say Ofmega
Pedals Look (celeste and white)
Dropouts Rear: Bianchi horozontal w/adjusting screws
Front: Can't see lettering for paint so unknown
Water bottle cage Bianchi, bosses brazed to down tube
Front and Rear Wheels Mavic G40 700C
Front and Rear Tires Vittoria Pro Team 700C x 23C Action HSD23
PRB Kevlar 3D compound Sidewalls Celeste
Freewheel Suntour 7 Cog
Front and rear Hubs Alloy (nothing to identify on the hubs), no oil hole, or name
look like they might be sealed bearings
Skewers Black (nothing to identify on them)
Water Bottle Campy, it says Bianchi Biciclette color Celeste and white
Pump