Bianchi Model Question
12-18-24 | 01:08 PM
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Bianchi Model Question
I have a 1984 Bianchi Tipo Corsa 28T Specialisima that I built when it was new when I worked in a bike shop on Long Island, N Y.. I have no clue what 28T means. Is it the maximum capacity of of the Camagnolo derailleur- 28 teeth? It's been driving me nuts for 40 years!
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12-18-24 | 02:39 PM
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12-18-24 | 07:14 PM
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Drivin ya nuts for 40years? 40 years?!? You're too far gone - the answer won't fix your nuttiness. 
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edit: It was the Very Special model for those needing a 42/28 bailout gear!
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edit: It was the Very Special model for those needing a 42/28 bailout gear!
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12-30-24 | 02:10 PM
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12-30-24 | 02:44 PM
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How did I not see this sooner? Bianchi84 Do you still have the bike? Any other pics? Maybe a closeup of the sticker?
THe Bianchi USA caltalog just list it as a Tipo Corse and it came with a rather mundane 13-23 Regina FW. It seems odd they put something on such a nice machine to designate the RD capicity. I know some Alloros or Nuovo Alloros had 12 Velo or 12 V on them to indiacte they were 12 speeds.
Is that your ambulance?
THe Bianchi USA caltalog just list it as a Tipo Corse and it came with a rather mundane 13-23 Regina FW. It seems odd they put something on such a nice machine to designate the RD capicity. I know some Alloros or Nuovo Alloros had 12 Velo or 12 V on them to indiacte they were 12 speeds.
Is that your ambulance?
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12-30-24 | 02:52 PM
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I can sure see why you kept it! Could the number represent 28 victories in the Classics? That seemed to be a popular thing to call out by various European makes, especially the Italians.
12-30-24 | 05:12 PM
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Where is it identified as "Tipo Corsa 28T Specialisima"? Is it on a decal? PIcture?
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12-31-24 | 05:29 AM
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How did I not see this sooner? Bianchi84 Do you still have the bike? Any other pics? Maybe a closeup of the sticker?
THe Bianchi USA caltalog just list it as a Tipo Corse and it came with a rather mundane 13-23 Regina FW. It seems odd they put something on such a nice machine to designate the RD capicity. I know some Alloros or Nuovo Alloros had 12 Velo or 12 V on them to indiacte they were 12 speeds.
Is that your ambulance?
THe Bianchi USA caltalog just list it as a Tipo Corse and it came with a rather mundane 13-23 Regina FW. It seems odd they put something on such a nice machine to designate the RD capicity. I know some Alloros or Nuovo Alloros had 12 Velo or 12 V on them to indiacte they were 12 speeds.
Is that your ambulance?
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12-31-24 | 11:40 AM
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Bianchi84 That's Odd but I think I have to agree with you about the max tooth unless someone can come up with a better answer.
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12-31-24 | 12:14 PM
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Bianchi84 That's Odd but I think I have to agree with you about the max tooth unless someone can come up with a better answer.
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12-31-24 | 01:03 PM
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I certainly don’t know for sure but my somewhat educated guess would be 28 for “28” wheels, that peculiarly Italian designation for 700c still used today, and t for tubolari being tubular tyres, as opposed to clinchers for this one-from-the-top racer.
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12-31-24 | 01:51 PM
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Thank you!
12-31-24 | 03:50 PM
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At the risk of hijacking’s the thread - I have a similar question about an 84 Bianchi that I own
I have an 84 Bianchi which has a Specialissima sticker. It is an Campione d’ Italia 84. However - nowhere in the catalogues that I’ve seen mention or reference the 84 designation - similar to the 28T question on Bianchi84 bike.
I was told a couple of things about my bike -
1. There was no “formal / specific” Specialissima offered in 1984, so any bike in their race category - Tipo down to Campione, was sub-branded as a Specialissima. The frames are the same, differences were in component groups.
2. 84 designation on mine references that it was an Olympic year here in the US and offered as such.
I like the explanation on the 28T Tipo on wheel size and tire type. I had a lower end 84 that was a clincher / 27” wheel.
If any of the experts can confirm anything about the 84 Campione, I would appreciate it.
thanks
I have an 84 Bianchi which has a Specialissima sticker. It is an Campione d’ Italia 84. However - nowhere in the catalogues that I’ve seen mention or reference the 84 designation - similar to the 28T question on Bianchi84 bike.
I was told a couple of things about my bike -
1. There was no “formal / specific” Specialissima offered in 1984, so any bike in their race category - Tipo down to Campione, was sub-branded as a Specialissima. The frames are the same, differences were in component groups.
2. 84 designation on mine references that it was an Olympic year here in the US and offered as such.
I like the explanation on the 28T Tipo on wheel size and tire type. I had a lower end 84 that was a clincher / 27” wheel.
If any of the experts can confirm anything about the 84 Campione, I would appreciate it.
thanks
