how old is this Bianchi?
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how old is this Bianchi?
I bike to work each day, but don't know too much about classic bikes. I just found this bike (photos attached) in the trash on my block in Brooklyn. My wife yelled at me for taking into our apartment, but I think even with the rust, it is worth fixing up.
The serial number stamped on the front is 1G22942. Does anyone know how old the frame is or any other information about it? I asked a friend if he knew anything about old Bianchis and he recommended that I ask at this forum.
The serial number stamped on the front is 1G22942. Does anyone know how old the frame is or any other information about it? I asked a friend if he knew anything about old Bianchis and he recommended that I ask at this forum.
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As a shot in the dark, the aesthetic is that of the 1960s at latest, albeit with what looks to be a more modern seatpost.
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John Barron has a great example of the OP's bike on his website:
https://www.velostuf.com/velostufgall...es+frames7.htm
I've come across this model numerous times, and the parts usually date them to the very early 70's. I think at the time Bianchi had very poor distribution in America, but you see a lot of this base model road bike here. I've bought and sold at least a half dozen of that exact bike in the past five years or so.
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Looks like a candidate for oxalic acid. Your wife will like that :^)))