Limited funds got me a Bianchi Limited
This morning browsing Offerup I came across an ad for a Bianchi Limited and once realizing it had the Shimano 600 headset I had to get my hands on it. So here it sits with nothing being adjusted from the time I picked it up a few hours ago.
Everything is Shimano 600 except the brake levers which I plan on searching for a pair soon. Normally I break down a Bianchi and rebuild with new modern groupsets but I'm positive in leaving this bicycle AS-IS. With minor changes to cable housing, pedals, tape, bottle cages and saddle in the future. So here it is ill let the pictures speak for themselves and if any suggestions to what levers belong to its original spec is appreciated. In case those wondering on the buy price...it almost made me cry but a whopping $140. http://i.imgur.com/L8OhgUV.jpg http://i.imgur.com/aKFcYHH.jpg |
The frame is made in Italy from Columbus tubing. Any crying would have involved cries of joy, especially at that price!
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Nice! Love the colour, Shimano 600 6207 looks fine on a Bianchi. Perfect combo with 600 hubs laced to Ambrosio rims, my favorite!
I would complete the group with 600 levers. |
That's beautiful! I'd buy them for $140 all day long. That appears to be an '86 in Metallic Violet. The OEM brake levers were the drilled 600 with traditional cable routing and black hoods.
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@cycleheimer yes pure tears of joy and I didnt care who saw me crying
@3speedslow @Bianchigirll I've started my search for brake levers but wasn't sure which they were. The tri-color was an obvious no go but as time goes ill make the changes. I always thought the color was "Lilac" but Metallic Violet does sound more proper. |
The mid-80s Bianchi Limited i owned at one time was made in Japan.
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Interesting, I am looking at one right now, can't decide if I need Bianchi in that color or not. So is it Italian made or Japan? Ad says Sport SX. Bianchi road bike | road | Oshawa / Durham Region | Kijiji
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTMzWDgwM...ZL0fN/$_27.JPG |
Looks like mine! Except much better color!
https://s14.postimg.org/3wpf17mq9/IMG_1737.jpg I ALSO replaced the levers with a set of 600s I had. Note, I think the '86 limited CAME with mismatched levers. (I'm not sure what year yours is, T-mar will know) The rest of the components were 600, but the levers were some random aero levers. At least on my Limited it was, and EVERYTHING on mine was stock, including the saddle, so I'd have a hard time believing the levers got replaced. http://2velo.com/wp-content/uploads/...6-828x1024.jpg EDIT: oh, but I got you beat, got mine for $50. $150 still a good price though. |
Originally Posted by corrado33
(Post 19629754)
Looks like mine! Except much better color!
https://s14.postimg.org/3wpf17mq9/IMG_1737.jpg I ALSO replaced the levers with a set of 600s I had. Note, I think the '86 limited CAME with mismatched levers. (I'm not sure what year yours is, T-mar will know) The rest of the components were 600, but the levers were some random aero levers. At least on my Limited it was, and EVERYTHING on mine was stock, including the saddle, so I'd have a hard time believing the levers got replaced. http://2velo.com/wp-content/uploads/...6-828x1024.jpg EDIT: oh, but I got you beat, got mine for $50. $150 still a good price though. Now I am very curious what exactly OP (his looks like Italian) got or rather what am I looking at in ad referenced in my previous post (stickers look like Tange stickers) |
Originally Posted by mongol777
(Post 19629763)
Your catalog scan notes and shows unicrown fork and OP's and your bike appears to have lugged fork.
Now I am very curious what exactly OP (his looks like Italian) got or rather what am I looking at in ad referenced in my previous post (stickers look like Tange stickers) The tubing sticker on mine is "Formula Two and Columbus on the bottom" to which I believe is STILL a mystery. And mine also has a made in Italy sticker on it (with an accompanying Italian BB.) |
Great score! What's planned for tape and housing colors?
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Originally Posted by corrado33
(Post 19629790)
Good catch, I assumed T-Mar was right when he told me mine was an '86. (Or maybe I'm remembering it wrong.) Then again, the limited didn't exist much earlier than that, and why would they switch BACK to lugged forks after going unicrown?
The tubing sticker on mine is "bianchi special by columbus" to which I believe is STILL a mystery. And mine also has a made in Italy sticker on it (with an accompanying Italian BB.) OP's bike is Italian, the one I am looking at is Japanese (I found several more references to same color/equipment bikes and sticker is almost 100% Tange). I don't know why the fork difference, may be yours is not 1986 or was for different market (vs one in he scan)? |
Originally Posted by Sir_Name
(Post 19629798)
Great score! What's planned for tape and housing colors?
I'd change/fix couple of things but overall pleasant looking build http://i0.wp.com/www.galaxybikes.com...kPDX49cm-1.jpg http://i2.wp.com/www.galaxybikes.com...kPDX49cm-2.jpg |
That is a great looking bike. Congrats!
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^Thanks
@mongol777 I believe the Sport SX was called "orchid" I had one previously but because of its size I sold it. I'm pretty sure I've got a Bianchi Limited but can post a serial number for someone to decipher it. @sir Name my first instinct is to go black and black since its easier to clean but haven't set my mind on it yet. Getting the brake levers are first priority before anything else. |
Lucky for us I have both Sport SX and Limited. Notice the color difference but both have lugged forks.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...603171944b.jpg Sport SX belongs to my wife but I say I'm the owner Sport SX serial number http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...0603171951.jpg Stamped BB on Limited. http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...603171951a.jpg |
Originally Posted by mongol777
(Post 19629812)
For metallic violet/lilac - it looks like Bianchi sold similar equipped bike, same color but different tube sets and countries.
OP's bike is Italian, the one I am looking at is Japanese (I found several more references to same color/equipment bikes and sticker is almost 100% Tange). I don't know why the fork difference, may be yours is not 1986 or was for different market (vs one in he scan)? I'm an idiot. |
Originally Posted by Wildwood
(Post 19629543)
The mid-80s Bianchi Limited i owned at one time was made in Japan.
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Seller told me he is the original owner and purchased it in 85-86.
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Originally Posted by malcala622
(Post 19629405)
This morning browsing Offerup I came across an ad for a Bianchi Limited and once realizing it had the Shimano 600 headset I had to get my hands on it. So here it sits with nothing being adjusted from the time I picked it up a few hours ago.
Everything is Shimano 600 except the brake levers which I plan on searching for a pair soon. Normally I break down a Bianchi and rebuild with new modern groupsets but I'm positive in leaving this bicycle AS-IS. With minor changes to cable housing, pedals, tape, bottle cages and saddle in the future. So here it is ill let the pictures speak for themselves and if any suggestions to what levers belong to its original spec is appreciated. In case those wondering on the buy price...it almost made me cry but a whopping $140. http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...0603171356.jpg What's that clamped onto the downtube? |
Originally Posted by mongol777
(Post 19629742)
Interesting, I am looking at one right now, can't decide if I need Bianchi in that color or not. So is it Italian made or Japan? Ad says Sport SX. Bianchi road bike | road | Oshawa / Durham Region | Kijiji
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTMzWDgwM...ZL0fN/$_27.JPG Based on the photo background and region, I believe the seller may be BF Member Binky. Do you lieve in the OShawa-Durham region? My in-laws live there and we will be visiting at the end of July. |
Originally Posted by corrado33
(Post 19629754)
Looks like mine! Except much better color!
https://s14.postimg.org/3wpf17mq9/IMG_1737.jpg I ALSO replaced the levers with a set of 600s I had. Note, I think the '86 limited CAME with mismatched levers. (I'm not sure what year yours is, T-mar will know) The rest of the components were 600, but the levers were some random aero levers. At least on my Limited it was, and EVERYTHING on mine was stock, including the saddle, so I'd have a hard time believing the levers got replaced. http://2velo.com/wp-content/uploads/...6-828x1024.jpg EDIT: oh, but I got you beat, got mine for $50. $150 still a good price though. |
Originally Posted by malcala622
(Post 19629857)
Lucky for us I have both Sport SX and Limited...
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Originally Posted by corrado33
(Post 19629790)
The tubing sticker on mine is "Formula Two and Columbus on the bottom" to which I believe is STILL a mystery....
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Originally Posted by ridelikeaturtle
(Post 19630105)
I wouldn't normally like a non-celeste Bianchi, but at $140 you stole that bike - it's sweet! You've got exactly the right idea, some nice bar tape and a few nice bits here and there, and it'll turn heads.
What's that clamped onto the downtube? The device on the downtube is called a Flickstand. When you park the bicycle by leaning it against something, there is a wire loop that that you can swing down to engage the tyre. This prevents the front wheel from flopping and rolling, which can cause the bicycle to fall and get damaged. |
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