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Unknown Bianchi ladies mixte

Old 05-10-13, 11:23 AM
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Unknown Bianchi ladies mixte

I've recently found this bike in mum's garage and would love to know more about it. Can anyone help with the age and model?
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Bill, Why wouldn't you consider this a mixte? I realize that the "top tube" does not terminate at the rear axle, but it does have a split top tube--versus a single tube that terminates at the seat tube (i.e. a step-through frame, at least in my book). Educate me.

Catlady, sorry, can't help with year or model...
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I consider the salient feature of a mixte to be the 3rd set of stays, regardless of where they terminate. As such, I'd consider it a mixte.

A better picture of the derailleur and knowing the serial number may help in dating it.
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While a lesser curved full step through Italian style I would still consider this bike true classic mixte late 60's or 70's Eurpean with double full length top tubes.
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I haven't found a serial number yet. Where might it be? It is a four speed. Decal says "made in Italy"
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The fact that it is a four speed tells a lot it is late 60's Italian or French so serial numbers if found are likely meaningless. IF found look left rear or forward BB. At best you get a better look.
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The rear derailleur is a Huret ECO, which if OEM, would place this late 1970s. During this period, the serial number was typically on the front collar of the upper head lug.
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Hi Catlady welcome to the forums. Great looking Bianchi. Where are you and the bike? Europe somewhere?
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