Originally Posted by
rothenfield1
I've never felt the "soul of the bike" as much as I did with this frame. I ... was blown away by how precise and efficient the bike rode. ... I could get more of a work-out riding this bike for 10 miles versus 20 on any other bike I've owned and enjoy myself afterwards twice as much.
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That matches my experience, as well -- my Bianchi is a blast to ride. I consider it my male midlife crisis alternative to an Italian sports car, which I cannot afford.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069