I found this bike at the local Flea Market and I have no knowledge of bikes myself. The only thing i know about this bike is that it has the "Special Columbus" frame. In addition to identifying the bike, I would also like to know it's value. Any posts are appreciated.

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P.S. I believe the frame is 60cm. Additional images can be taken upon request.

nice bike, how much is it listed for and where is that flea market at

I found it for 60 dollars at my local flee market in Oakland, CA

Dude! I'm no Bianchi expert, but the saddle & wheelset alone would sell for more than 60. Campy drive train it appears. The Bianchi Special Columbus tubing was not the hi-end stuff, but nice. I had an 85 Bianchi Limited with Shimano 600 & Columbus Special tubing that road very nice. I don't know the model, and your probably going to get some responses from the C&V knowledge base about that, but I can tell you with certainty that it appears to be a very impressive find for the price. I would say it is from the late 70's t0 early 80's. Good job, be proud!

It need a LOT of TLC however. If you consider selling it, I'm in your area and it is my size.

Thats one helluva deal. wanna double your money lol

Nice find! Clean it, ride it!

if it fits that is quite a deal. the Special frameset was the beginings of Bianchis "SuperSet" frames and was a as y can see Collaboration with Columbus. the '85 Special tubig was followed by the Formula sets.

this Bianchi looks to be a 85 Nouvo Alloro or Alloro (I do not hav access to my catalogs) Modolo bakes, Ofmega crank, what are the hubs? the rims of course postdate the bike and were likely rebuilt on the Miche(?) hubs?

as state already that will clean up into a fabulous bike. BTW welcome to the Forums and the "Celste Club"

The frame size is way too large for me, so I am indeed looking to sell this bike. I want to get more information about the general value of this bike before I sell it. Thats for all the responses.

Holy smokes, that's for a tall one! What is it, a 72 (cm, not year)?

It's 60cm, and I am only 5' 7".