Bianchi Premio - what year could it be?
03-05-12, 12:05 PM
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Bianchi Premio - what year could it be?
Here's a link to the craigslist ad. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/2883255200.html
It is blue/purple apparently. I haven't seen it yet. I'm trying to figure out what year it is and if the frame really was "Made in Italy" as the seller emailed me that the label says it was. I think the price is too high despite all the upgrades.
Bianchi Girl, I'm a new member, but I've been reading the forums for a long time. Do you have any thoughts on this bike?
Thanks.
It is blue/purple apparently. I haven't seen it yet. I'm trying to figure out what year it is and if the frame really was "Made in Italy" as the seller emailed me that the label says it was. I think the price is too high despite all the upgrades.
Bianchi Girl, I'm a new member, but I've been reading the forums for a long time. Do you have any thoughts on this bike?
Thanks.
03-05-12, 12:44 PM
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Well thanks for oyu vote of confidence. The brifters threw me off track a bit I was looking at 2000+ year bikes but then a closer look I noticed the lugs on the HT.
So the frame dates to '94 and is a SUperSet 2 design with Tange Infinity tubing and a CrhoMoly fork. the original kit was pretty uninspiring so someone put a bit of time and cash into updating this bike. I am not sure on price but I think $600 may be a tad high considering the level of the frame (the Premio was a lower end model)
I may have C&V "Fork Fever" but something may be amiss here. can you get better pics?
So the frame dates to '94 and is a SUperSet 2 design with Tange Infinity tubing and a CrhoMoly fork. the original kit was pretty uninspiring so someone put a bit of time and cash into updating this bike. I am not sure on price but I think $600 may be a tad high considering the level of the frame (the Premio was a lower end model)
I may have C&V "Fork Fever" but something may be amiss here. can you get better pics?
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03-05-12, 01:18 PM
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Real mis-match of components all across the board (Tiagra, 105, Ultegra) and who knows what else but should be a solid build either way. I would not pay $600 but maybe someone else would. I'd be thinking $400-500 although the person that put it together probably stuck at least that much in it between the components and wheelset.
Also, bikes that small are hard to find. You may end up paying more for a comparable bike just because it's the only one available that will fit you.
Also, bikes that small are hard to find. You may end up paying more for a comparable bike just because it's the only one available that will fit you.
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Thanks. I will try to get better pics when the seller calls me back. The Infinity isn't Italian tubing then?
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Thanks for your input. I thought it was overpriced, too. I'm not worried about finding the right size bike, that's not a problem here, but finding an old quality steel bike that hasn't been cannibalized or "upgraded" is.
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This bike has seen some serious upgrades. The OEm stuff was pretty basic, Suntour Blaze, SR, DIaCompe package with downtube shifters.
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