carloscedeno

Before anything, I have to say I am a real newbie. Just bought this Bianchi Brava 1986-1987. Don't really know much about vintage bikes and haven't been able to find much about it online. It was sold to me with "Look" pedals but I had to change them in order to be able to ride the bike since I don't own clip on shoes, yet. I will attach some pictures and I would appreciate any information about this bike and about how much its actually worth. I know it needs a little love since its a bit dirty but I just haven't had the time to do so. Thank you!


Bianchi Brava

Frame

Rear derailleur

Rear brakes

Handle Bar

Down tube/Shifters

Tires

Brake Lever

Head tube

Saddle

shelbyfv

That doesn't seem to have had a lot of use, looks dirty but not abused. Should be good rider. It will probably clean up well and if everything works properly I don't know why it wouldn't be worth $200-$300 in the COVID market. You might want some new tires.

Clang

Welcome to C&V! I think yours is a 1988 since the '87 had a fork with a sloped crown.



The catalog specs for '88 are here: 1988 bianchi catalog spec sheet

The 1986-1987 years on the "campione del mundo" sticker are a common dating trap since the events have to have happened before Bianchi slaps a decal on the frame :]

As for the worth- I see his as a Schwinn Tempo / Centurion Ironman Expert-level bike with a fair market value of $200-$250. From there you can start subtracting for things like old tires, aero bar, pedals you can't currently use. Then you can add some for the Bianchi name, overall dusty but good condition of the paint & decals, and tightened COVID bike market tax. The wildcard is your location. Local markets across the US vary wildly, with bigger cities bringing higher dollar amounts than spread-out and hard to access rural areas.

I have a very similar bike: a 1988 Giant RS950 with the same 6-speed 105 group and a unicrown fork like yours. I think you'll like the ride!