Bianchi 28T
09-06-20 | 07:57 AM
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Bianchi 28T
I have a crazy question that I can't find answered anywhere. What does the "28T" refer to in Bianchi's so-named models? My guess is 28" (700c) Tubular rims. 
I've had my Tipo Corsa 28T (originally had tubulars) since I built it in 1984 and never really knew. (We didn't sell Bianchi - I had a friendly other dealer order it for me - so I wasn't that familiar with their designations).
Thanks!
I've had my Tipo Corsa 28T (originally had tubulars) since I built it in 1984 and never really knew. (We didn't sell Bianchi - I had a friendly other dealer order it for me - so I wasn't that familiar with their designations). Thanks!
09-06-20 | 11:04 AM
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Does it actually say that on the frame? I do t recall seeing that designation in any of my catalogs
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
09-06-20 | 12:14 PM
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09-06-20 | 03:26 PM
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The catalog gives no reference to it. I would think it had something to with the gearing, maybe there was change the Nuovo Record RD that year that it could could handle a 29t cog?
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
09-07-20 | 08:49 AM
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Thanks! That was going to be my second guess but it looks almost maxed - out with my 24T.
