Bianchi Experts, I Need Your Help!
 

Good morning, all. Bianchi frame on my local CL. $140, negotiable. Early-, mid-80s? Seller says straight, uncrashed, no cracks or dents. Seat post stuck, though. I defer to the thoughts of those with greater knowledge. Which is everyone.


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$140 is too high, particularly with the stuck seatpost. The decals are ca. 1982-83. The over-BB cable routing is interesting -- my 1981 has under-BB routing. The last time I checked eBay, the going rate for a complete Bianchi of this vintage and quality was just above $300. The Celeste color helps a bit.

What is the serial number? Also, is the BB shell 70mm wide, indicating Italian origin, rather than Japanese? (It looks Italian to me, but I cannot be sure from your pictures.)

Thanks, John. I haven't even seen it yet, and there was no information in the ad listing - which has since been taken down. I'm debating whether or not to even go over for a look at it. These pictures from the seller are all I have for the moment.

I'll be grateful, though, for anyone's help here in formulating questions I can pose the seller in a follow-up email. Serial number? BB size?

Anything else?

82-83 nuovo racing. same as mine. nice bike, made in italy( you can see the sticker) 140.00 is too much with or without the stuck seatpost

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