Value of an early 80s Bianchi
04-29-07 | 06:18 PM
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feros ferio
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Japanese Bianchis are nice, but less collectible than Italian Bianchis. I thought the Limited was Japanese, but those sure look like Columbus stickers on the seat tube and fork, so I am confused. Where is your serial number, and what is your BB shell width?
I ride my (Italian) Bianchi considerably less frequently than my other road bikes, because it is so twitchy and requires my constant attention; it is not the relaxing cruiser my 20-year-older Capo or my mountain bike is. However, if I want to attack a hill or sprint, there is nothing like the responsive feel of the Bianchi!
I ride my (Italian) Bianchi considerably less frequently than my other road bikes, because it is so twitchy and requires my constant attention; it is not the relaxing cruiser my 20-year-older Capo or my mountain bike is. However, if I want to attack a hill or sprint, there is nothing like the responsive feel of the 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
04-29-07 | 06:22 PM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Originally Posted by distincthead
This is an Italian bianchi, and those are columbus stickers on it. I'll go take some pics and then throw them up here for you.
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"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
"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
04-30-07 | 08:15 AM
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I've got one also
I also have a "Limited" of the same era. Mine is blue and MUCH larger (63-4cm). It's my new "performance" bike to go along with my easy riding UO8 and Moto GJ (project). I agree that it is beautiful. It rides very fast and the components feel very modern compared to my other bikes. As mentioned it is VERY responsive and does require your full attention particularly at a sharp curve following a steep hill. I've almost dumped it more than once. Based on what others have mentioned I guess it qualifies as a vintage ride.
It is too bad it's too small for you. I think you should pass it along to someone who can ride it. It is pretty enough just to look at but it should be used. Please don't break it up to sell components. This one needs to stay as a unit. The components are nice but certainly won't get the big bucks as do the vintage European stuff.
Scott
It is too bad it's too small for you. I think you should pass it along to someone who can ride it. It is pretty enough just to look at but it should be used. Please don't break it up to sell components. This one needs to stay as a unit. The components are nice but certainly won't get the big bucks as do the vintage European stuff.
Scott
04-30-07 | 08:44 AM
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I think the 600 pedals are particularly nice. They have the look and feel of sculputured art pieces. However they are the only parts I have "upgraded" to clipless pedals. Miss the look but enjoy the performance. The pedals are kept in my workroom as "eye candy".
Scott
Scott
04-30-07 | 08:51 AM
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feros ferio
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
55cm C-T is my size. 
With traditional road bikes, I find I am extremely sensitive to frame size and fit, which is why I gave my 56cm C-C (57.5 or so C-T) PKN-10 to my elder son, who stands 5'11" and looks just about right on it. He has been riding it every week with the San Diego Bicycle Club's C or C- group.
With traditional road bikes, I find I am extremely sensitive to frame size and fit, which is why I gave my 56cm C-C (57.5 or so C-T) PKN-10 to my elder son, who stands 5'11" and looks just about right on it. He has been riding it every week with the San Diego Bicycle Club's C or C- group.
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"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
"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
04-30-07 | 08:55 AM
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From: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Does anyone know the early 1980s Bianchi model lineup? I have seen both tre tubi and full Columbus frames and various full Shimano, Campag./Modolo/Ofmega mix, and full Campag. component groups. The one in this thread looks like black with red decals; mine is a metallic "Ralph Lauren brown" charcoal with gold decals.
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"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
"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
04-30-07 | 10:56 AM
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My wife has a Bianchi limited , Italian with same tubeset . Hers is purple. Most likely these were built in Japan and painted in Italy allowing the built in Italy stickers. At that time the Japanese built production bikes where better anyways. Nice ride, hang onto it.
04-30-07 | 11:55 AM
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I'd sell it if I was not going to ride it, or hang it as a collectable. If it were all Campagnolo Record, it would be worth "several" hundred dollars, maybe $500. Campy mix between $200 and $400. With all 600 components, it's probably $150-300. This all depends on how much the buyer wants it too.
04-30-07 | 12:47 PM
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Bianchi Limited
I've got a Limited that I bought new and wore out just about all the components - it's now stripped down and waiting in the basement (#3 in the repair line) for a single-speed conversion. Very nostalgic and zippy bike for me, my first real road bike. To my recollection, it is an Italian bike. The tubing, however, the Columbus "Special" or whatever they called it, was a funky rolled tubing (NOT extruded) they experimented with - thus the "Limited." This allowed the prestigious use of the Columbus label, but it's a bit heavier and less expensive to produce. Still a good bike, but not your "typical" Columbus frame.
04-30-07 | 12:56 PM
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Bikes: Bianchi Alloro, Miyata 710, Fuji Espree Fixie convert
Sell it or keep it... I don't care. I'm just happy to see a black Bianchi with red stickers. Mine has white, and i am switching to red accents, and had wondered about red stickers (my white ones aren't in the best shape). Now I just need to find where to buy a nice set.
With that said... I LOVE my '83 Bianchi Alloro. I don't think I'll EVER sell it
With that said... I LOVE my '83 Bianchi Alloro. I don't think I'll EVER sell it
