My friend recently bought a Bianchi Limited that is exactly like mine in almost every way. However, after comparing them yesterday, we noticed a couple differences, and I'm just curious if anyone could offer an explanation.

1) Fork crowns: My bike has a "B" stamped onto the fork crowns. His has the Bianchi eagle crest.

2) Seat Stays: Mine has a "B" inside a circle stamped on the stays. His says "Bianchi".

3) Made in Italy sticker: I don't know if this is significant or not, but my sticker is located on the downtube, while his is on the seat tube.

I can't compare the serial numbers b/c mine is obstructed by the cable housing, and he didn't check his. Can anyone shed some light on these curious little differences?

His is newer by a few years.

Would you please post some pics? I have a mid-80's Limited frameset and would like to compare it with yours...

Ah, thanks. I was thinking it had to do with the country of origin, but this makes more sense.

Sure. Sorry for the weird angles and crops.. I'm no bicycle photographer.



Stamp on seat stays


Fork crown


Close up of lugs