Hiearchy of Bianchi models...Which is higher Trofeo or Campione d'italia?
 

Hi Everyone!!!

Just a questions for anyone that may know...I just picked up another Bianchi for a steal at a garage sale (20.00!!!). It was a total coincidence how it found me...Anyways, it is a celeste campione d'italia with Modolo Mach 1 brakes, Campy front and rear derailleur (possibly Victory), Stronglight crank, Ofmega headset. The tubing is Columbus Formula II. It is in almost perfect condition.

My other Bianchi that my friend gave me is a Trofeo, outfitted with Shimano RX100 brakes, derailleur, crank etc. The tubing is Columbus Cromor. My questions is, which is a better tubing? I was thinking the Cromor, but was questioning the cheaper Shimano RX100 parts on it.

I have a full Campagnolo Athena group that I would like to swap on to one of the bikes, but wanted to put it on the "better" bike. Thanks for your answers in advance!!!

Regards,

Kevin

The difference is likely not as important as which one fits you better and rides better - that's the "better" bike. Respect the difference you can tell - not the one you can't. Otherwise it's a moot issue.

Hello Kevin

neither bikes sounds like it has the correct OEM parts. these bikes are in the US yes? can you post a few pics? as for the two frames I think everyone here will offer a different opinion, but for me I would say the Formula Two is the better frame. the Formula tubesets were custom drawn for Bianchi so could get the ride qualities they wanted in the frames. in other frames like the CroMor only the DT and chainstays were different to Bianchis specs. in general the two models came and went a bit in the late '80s but the Trofeo was usually above the Campione de Italia.

you really should have given that poor old widow more for her late husbands bike, shame on you