Bianchi Super Corsa 1980 - my Holy Grail find
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If you need schooling on the tubies, maybe someone local to you could help you out.
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Reviving an older thread to say congrats on your 1980 Bianchi SC -- and ask a question.
I also have one from the same year, but it lacked some of the original components when I got it. I’ve been slowly sourcing those components, to bring it back. Almost there -- and it's great to see your bike, as a reference point. If you don't mind sharing, what's the spacing of the rear dropouts -- is it 130mm?
It's 130mm on mine, and I think this was factory spec. But I'd like to have this corroborated.
Thanks in advance for any info. you're willing to offer.
I also have one from the same year, but it lacked some of the original components when I got it. I’ve been slowly sourcing those components, to bring it back. Almost there -- and it's great to see your bike, as a reference point. If you don't mind sharing, what's the spacing of the rear dropouts -- is it 130mm?
It's 130mm on mine, and I think this was factory spec. But I'd like to have this corroborated.
Thanks in advance for any info. you're willing to offer.
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09-02-15, 12:54 AM
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Congratulations on finding such a nice machine! It's one month older than I am.
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09-02-15, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ItsTimeToBike
Hello all - I wanted to share my holy grail find.
This is one of four bikes I brought home from estate items being sold. It wasn't until I had time to check them out closer that I realized this one was very special. My favorite era of bikes, my size, favorite color, and just happens to be the top of the line.
The bike had been owned by a gentleman who was a true rider into his late eighties and had 25 bikes in one apartment(?!). I suspect he was like many of us who are on the look-out for an addition to the herd and let me tell you he had discerning taste in bikes. One apparent habit I have had to deal with is his liberal application of wax lube - likely more eager to ride than to clean a bike. I can't fault him for that. I developed a kinship for him after his family member told me some stories about his love for biking. No work done on it yet other than to check tubulars for possible use (rear is Galli Top Pro, and front is Mavic OR 7). It's my first experience with tubulars and need to be schooled. It appears the tires would hold strong for the duration of a ride but I am hesitant. A full detail is needed before any riding - but I sort of hate to clean it...kinda like how an old antique looses its value once its refinished. How many Super Corsa's are out there with genuine road grime and sweat marks from real road use...so I wanted to take some shots and share them and celebrate the previous owner's love for bikes. As far as I can tell it's all original CR including hubs, pedals, and leather laced bars, although not sure about the rear rim. The Serial # is 8546. I'd love to hear from anyone that cares to comment on the bike and any specific or trivial info on the particular model/year.
This is one of four bikes I brought home from estate items being sold. It wasn't until I had time to check them out closer that I realized this one was very special. My favorite era of bikes, my size, favorite color, and just happens to be the top of the line.
The bike had been owned by a gentleman who was a true rider into his late eighties and had 25 bikes in one apartment(?!). I suspect he was like many of us who are on the look-out for an addition to the herd and let me tell you he had discerning taste in bikes. One apparent habit I have had to deal with is his liberal application of wax lube - likely more eager to ride than to clean a bike. I can't fault him for that. I developed a kinship for him after his family member told me some stories about his love for biking. No work done on it yet other than to check tubulars for possible use (rear is Galli Top Pro, and front is Mavic OR 7). It's my first experience with tubulars and need to be schooled. It appears the tires would hold strong for the duration of a ride but I am hesitant. A full detail is needed before any riding - but I sort of hate to clean it...kinda like how an old antique looses its value once its refinished. How many Super Corsa's are out there with genuine road grime and sweat marks from real road use...so I wanted to take some shots and share them and celebrate the previous owner's love for bikes. As far as I can tell it's all original CR including hubs, pedals, and leather laced bars, although not sure about the rear rim. The Serial # is 8546. I'd love to hear from anyone that cares to comment on the bike and any specific or trivial info on the particular model/year.
09-02-15, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by redoray
Reviving an older thread to say congrats on your 1980 Bianchi SC -- and ask a question.
I also have one from the same year, but it lacked some of the original components when I got it. I’ve been slowly sourcing those components, to bring it back. Almost there -- and it's great to see your bike, as a reference point. If you don't mind sharing, what's the spacing of the rear dropouts -- is it 130mm?
It's 130mm on mine, and I think this was factory spec. But I'd like to have this corroborated.
Thanks in advance for any info. you're willing to offer.
I also have one from the same year, but it lacked some of the original components when I got it. I’ve been slowly sourcing those components, to bring it back. Almost there -- and it's great to see your bike, as a reference point. If you don't mind sharing, what's the spacing of the rear dropouts -- is it 130mm?
It's 130mm on mine, and I think this was factory spec. But I'd like to have this corroborated.
Thanks in advance for any info. you're willing to offer.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
09-02-15, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by McBTC
Downtube Campy friction shifters always worked well for me (for years, on tours, for transportation, day rides, all with a 5-speed hub and triple)...
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
09-02-15, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
I don't normally care for Bianchi ...
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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Originally Posted by redoray
Reviving an older thread to say congrats on your 1980 Bianchi SC -- and ask a question.
I also have one from the same year, but it lacked some of the original components when I got it. I’ve been slowly sourcing those components, to bring it back. Almost there -- and it's great to see your bike, as a reference point. If you don't mind sharing, what's the spacing of the rear dropouts -- is it 130mm?
It's 130mm on mine, and I think this was factory spec. But I'd like to have this corroborated.
Thanks in advance for any info. you're willing to offer.
I also have one from the same year, but it lacked some of the original components when I got it. I’ve been slowly sourcing those components, to bring it back. Almost there -- and it's great to see your bike, as a reference point. If you don't mind sharing, what's the spacing of the rear dropouts -- is it 130mm?
It's 130mm on mine, and I think this was factory spec. But I'd like to have this corroborated.
Thanks in advance for any info. you're willing to offer.
09-02-15, 05:06 PM
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1980 Bianchi Super Corsa rear frame spacing - thanks!
Thanks, @ItsTimeToBike! Another BikeForums member noted details about the rear spacing a while back. The 1981 Bianchi catalog also shows that the Super Corsa (and Super Leggera) were spaced for a 6-speed cassettes — and factoring in the spacing for the Portacatena on the Super Corsa, the 130mm spacing-as-original has been plausible to me. But I've always wanted to 100% confirm this.
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Oops, meant to include: based on that '81 catalog, the 3TTT Competizione saddle would've originally been on the bike.
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Originally Posted by redoray
Oops, meant to include: based on that '81 catalog, the 3TTT Competizione saddle would've originally been on the bike.
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Quoting myself from an old, but now possibly revived thread;
"I promise to post some pics of her "coming out squeaky clean party" - will be some time before that though".
Not much has changed with the Bianchi Super Corsa that was pictured in the Sept. 2015 thread, other than a lot of grease and dirt has been removed. It was just a simple cleaning of the bike, otherwise leaving it as unmolested. No disassembly was done. Although it was quite dirty, it became apparent that the bike had been otherwise very well cared for, and I'm pleased with the results. I'll let the next owner enjoy proper restore. Once cleaned this week, I aired up the tubulars to 100lb. and took it for a cautious but spirited ride in the neighborhood. As promised almost 7 years ago - here are some pictures. I need to take some with a blank background. It's a pretty special bike and happy to share it.
Bianchi Super Corsa
Bianchi Super Corsa
"I promise to post some pics of her "coming out squeaky clean party" - will be some time before that though".
Not much has changed with the Bianchi Super Corsa that was pictured in the Sept. 2015 thread, other than a lot of grease and dirt has been removed. It was just a simple cleaning of the bike, otherwise leaving it as unmolested. No disassembly was done. Although it was quite dirty, it became apparent that the bike had been otherwise very well cared for, and I'm pleased with the results. I'll let the next owner enjoy proper restore. Once cleaned this week, I aired up the tubulars to 100lb. and took it for a cautious but spirited ride in the neighborhood. As promised almost 7 years ago - here are some pictures. I need to take some with a blank background. It's a pretty special bike and happy to share it.
Bianchi Super Corsa
Bianchi Super Corsa
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Aha -- the porta catena takes up the extra 4 mm. I get the 130mm OLD w/ 6 speeds.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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Originally Posted by John E
Aha -- the porta catena takes up the extra 4 mm. I get the 130mm OLD w/ 6 speeds.
It was fun utilizing the porta catena while I had the wheel off for inspection and some minor cleaning - beats using a braze-on chain post hanger. I can see why some racers liked it for quick tire or wheel replacement. Wow those close-ups show the potential to make this really shine if it was really detailed properly.
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This is wonderful, so cool, great score.
Looks like the milled calipers wandered off if it had them, is the SP panto and are you going to turn the HS spacer right side up?
This is wonderful, so cool, great score.Looks like the milled calipers wandered off if it had them, is the SP panto and are you going to turn the HS spacer right side up?
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I hope the janky looking seatcover on the OP's Bianchi had been thrown as far away from the beautiful bike......
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Weird thing about the Portecatana is it looks like it was never installed or used on the many bikes I saw with the drilled rear dropout. Maybe racers and mechanics just saw it as a bit of added weight?....
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