Vintage Bianchi ID & Value help
08-17-17, 03:27 PM
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Vintage Bianchi ID & Value help
I Just bought this from one of my customers (novice picker) who recently purchased it from a " former racer " that was moving and didn't want to take it with him . I'm Looking for any help in identifying this frame , components and potential value as it sits. It does have some spots of paint-loss and a few spots of surface rust. Looks like all Campy components but I'm not sure which group. Also has Gipiemme dropouts.
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08-17-17, 04:07 PM
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Bianchi decals are 1988-1989, Columbus decal is SLX, components appear to be Chorus, which would add up to a Super Leggerra.
08-18-17, 06:27 PM
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Are the brake calipers CampI? They look more like Nuovo or Super Record, they are not Chorus thats for sure.
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They are an early version of Campagnolo Nuovo Record brakes, note the flat QR tab, and missing the original pad and holders. Campagnolo Chorus brakes are much different and use a QR built into the lever.
The brake calipers that came on that bike look like this, minus the blue Cobalto gem, there was just a conical cap nut.
The brake calipers that came on that bike look like this, minus the blue Cobalto gem, there was just a conical cap nut.
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They are an early version of Campagnolo Nuovo Record brakes, note the flat QR tab, and missing the original pad and holders. Campagnolo Chorus brakes are much different and use a QR built into the lever.
The brake calipers that came on that bike look like this, minus the blue Cobalto gem, there was just a conical cap nut.
The brake calipers that came on that bike look like this, minus the blue Cobalto gem, there was just a conical cap nut.
Do you mean a first gen Chorus caliper is only a blue gemmed cap nut away from becoming a "Cobalto"??
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Far from an expert here, but the brakes look "earlier" than 1988. Can one of you Campy experts set me staight?
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Yes, the brakes are incorrect and are pre-1983.
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Oh yeah '89 Super Leggera. I had a '88 with the SL frame and it was a great ride but this should be fantastic.
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