Should I buy a Bianchi Sport SX?
07-13-13, 10:56 AM
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Should I buy a Bianchi Sport SX?
I was at a garage sale today and saw a sea foam green Bianchi Sport SX for $50. It has a small amount of rust and needs new tires and tubes. Original owner. I don't know very much about Bicycles but I need one and don't want to put to much money into it... BTW It is right for my height.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
07-13-13, 11:01 AM
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You need one and it fits , go back and buy it ! With new tires and tubes (on line) , you will still be under $100 .
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got it. thanks for the quick responses, i think i just beat some one out for it. Now to the repairs!
07-13-13, 04:17 PM
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My first Bianchi was a Sport SX, back in 1987 as a student at UGA in Athens, Ga. Mine was red with white decals. Had an Exage Biopace groupset. Very good bike- I did a student open criterium and a biathlon on that bike with no issues. Always regret selling it when I moved to the Rockies and got the mtb bug.
Post some pix. Cheeers
Post some pix. Cheeers
07-13-13, 04:40 PM
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Nice score, I'd like to see pictures too. Make sure you overhaul all the bearings and redo all the cables, I'm sure it needs that at a minimum.
07-13-13, 05:35 PM
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I agree nice score! A celeste Sport SX is either an '88 or '89 depending on the group, Sport LX would be '89. I have an '87 (my first ever new bike and also first Bianchi) and I love it!
Any pics? If it needs tires I would put some Panaracer Pasela tan wall 700x23 tires on it.
Any pics? If it needs tires I would put some Panaracer Pasela tan wall 700x23 tires on it.
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07-13-13, 10:52 PM
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the local shop is giving it a tune up but i plan on changing the tires and tubes myself... any recommendations for online stores? The shop said I need 700x25c
thanks again everyone
thanks again everyone
07-14-13, 08:13 AM
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Niagra cycles have decent prices if you're looking to go cheep.
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https://www.niagaracycle.com/categori...black-skinwall
Will this be used as a commuter/general exercise bike? If so, I'd recomend a little thicker tires, smoother ride and a little less prone to flats. These 28's worked good for me, maybe even 32's if they fit this model?
Buy $100 and shipping is free.
Tire spoons are def recomended, Tires, Tubes, maybe a rack or other accessories to get you to 100.
Will this be used as a commuter/general exercise bike? If so, I'd recomend a little thicker tires, smoother ride and a little less prone to flats. These 28's worked good for me, maybe even 32's if they fit this model?
Buy $100 and shipping is free.
Tire spoons are def recomended, Tires, Tubes, maybe a rack or other accessories to get you to 100.
07-14-13, 12:28 PM
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I like my Sport SX so far. As a data point, the person who owned it ahead of me said the tire clearance maxed out at 700x28 -- perhaps they varied by year, but I wouldn't get my hopes up about going bigger than that.
07-14-13, 02:33 PM
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i guess im a little confused can i use multiple sizes of tires? if what is the difference in going to a different size?
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07-26-13, 12:58 PM
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I finally got the Bianchi up and running... Here is what I got at the garage sale. 
07-26-13, 06:26 PM
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Looks great! is that Exage Motion components?
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07-27-13, 07:22 PM
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07-27-13, 07:33 PM
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Any cycling shoe that will accept a slotted type cleat. Find an old shop and ask about old clip and strap shoes.
Exage Motion would make it an '88 great bike!
Of course he needs special shoes. You don't expect him to ride in wingtips do you? 
Exage Motion would make it an '88 great bike!
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07-27-13, 07:59 PM
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07-27-13, 08:38 PM
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Shimano SPD-SL road pedals are my favorite for road. Like these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-PD-R...item2ec94c0ccb Then get whatever shoes you want that take a three bolt cleat.
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