More Pics of the Bianchi
12-02-07 | 08:21 PM
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More Pics of the Bianchi
Snapped these yesterday. I am super excited about restoring/cleaning this bike up to ride next spring/summer.
My only worry is this...How bad does this look and should I worry about frame integrity?
I spent tonight stripping the derailleurs and old cables. Also took off the bar tape and torn brake hoods and cleaned up the headset surface rust with some steel wool and wd40.
My only worry is this...How bad does this look and should I worry about frame integrity?
I spent tonight stripping the derailleurs and old cables. Also took off the bar tape and torn brake hoods and cleaned up the headset surface rust with some steel wool and wd40.
12-02-07 | 08:23 PM
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Very nice. That bike kills. I don't know about the rust so I'll let others weigh in on that. Very nice though!
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12-02-07 | 08:59 PM
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That rust doesnt look like a problem to me, I have some softer bristle finishing attachments for my dremel that do a real nice job getting off that top layer of Surface rust when cleaning up restore projects that work pretty well. As for the bottom of the head tube is that surface rust there or dirt? all in all it looks like it should clean up pretty well. Nice Ride!
12-02-07 | 09:13 PM
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You may need some of this as well
https://store.bianchiusa.com/compone...f1c8d0dac2.jpg
https://store.bianchiusa.com/index.p...mart&Itemid=26
https://store.bianchiusa.com/compone...f1c8d0dac2.jpg
https://store.bianchiusa.com/index.p...mart&Itemid=26
12-02-07 | 10:36 PM
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That rust doesnt look like a problem to me, I have some softer bristle finishing attachments for my dremel that do a real nice job getting off that top layer of Surface rust when cleaning up restore projects that work pretty well. As for the bottom of the head tube is that surface rust there or dirt? all in all it looks like it should clean up pretty well. Nice Ride!
The bottom of the head tube is the rust I was worried about. The headset and all the other surface rust is already gone...Its just that rust on the head tube that I have no idea how to tackle.
12-02-07 | 11:22 PM
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From: Soviet of Oregon or Pensacola FL
Bikes: Still have a few left!
Oxalic acid solution, flush with baking soda solution & rinse, dry, sand & touch up paint. When you pull the headset & bottom bracket to re-lube, it would be a good idea to apply frame saver to the inside of the tubes.
12-03-07 | 05:33 AM
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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
Thankyou - another 80's Bianchi to admire.
12-03-07 | 06:45 AM
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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;
It looks like mine, as well, if one is colorblind. 
With the Ofmega crankset (and hubset?), Modolo brakes, and NR derailleurs, I suspect you have an early 1980s tre tubi frame. Assuming it fits you properly, you are going to love that bike -- mine is simply the fastest, best-climbing road bike I have ever owned. It can get a bit harsh on a long ride and a bit twitchy in a strong crosswind, but it is a superb male midlife crisis alternative to a classic Italian sports car.
With the Ofmega crankset (and hubset?), Modolo brakes, and NR derailleurs, I suspect you have an early 1980s tre tubi frame. Assuming it fits you properly, you are going to love that bike -- mine is simply the fastest, best-climbing road bike I have ever owned. It can get a bit harsh on a long ride and a bit twitchy in a strong crosswind, but it is a superb male midlife crisis alternative to a classic Italian sports car.
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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
12-04-07 | 09:27 AM
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Its an 84 Nuovo Racing. It is a tad small for me, but I am going to see what I can do as far as stem/seat adjustments. The TT length is perfect, I just may end up having a tad more seat tube than many people consider aesthetically p'easing.
And yes, Ofmega cranks and hubs, Modolo brakes, and NR Derailleurs and shifters. Definitely a tre tubi.
And yes, Ofmega cranks and hubs, Modolo brakes, and NR Derailleurs and shifters. Definitely a tre tubi.
