Originally Posted by Terry Hesticles (Post 14243745)

I wasn't aware of this thread until doing a Google search for a serial number database. I've had my own thread asking this question, but would have asked here had I known this thread existed. Judging by the decals, I'm guessing between 1982-1986ish, but my serial number format doesn't match others I've seen here.

Others I've seen are in the format of [letter][number][number][number][number][number], where mine is [number][letter][number][number][number][number] as you can see in the pics below.

Serial number 2M1354 or maybe 2-M1354, since there is something between "2" and "M", maybe it's a period?
http://i.imgur.com/SaMLq.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/r166t.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6cHkN.jpg

Other details:

Bianchi Nuovo Racing 12 vel
Campa Nuovo Record components (F/R derailers and crankset)
Ofmega headset assembly
Ofmega hubs
Mavic Open 4 CD rims
Italian made.

Originally Posted by Discography (Post 14255275)

I have a red Bianchi that I bought at a bike jumble and would love some help identifying it. I might sell it soon on ebay/craigslist because I'm considering upgrading. Here is the serial number:

Drive side of BB - 185253
Other side - V A

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Bianchigirll (Post 14255793)

Identifying a Bianchi by the serial number alone is very difficult. Can you post a few pics and maybe some additional information? What kind of brakes, derailleurs, cranks, and hubs would be helpful.

Originally Posted by detroitchris (Post 14338945)

I just received a "Bianchi" for my Birthday. S/N on BB HS19476. The reason I put quotes around Bianchi is that it is a beautiful dark metallic blue that I have never seen before and besides a Bianchi decal on the DT and a Piaggio sticker on the ST and a made in Japan sticker it has no other markings. Low end components Suntour GT, Sakae hubs and handle bars. I will post a picture tomorrow. It rides nice but before I convert it to a single speed commuter I would like to figure out what the frame is made out of i.e. I****awa 022 or Tange or did Bianchi have an even lower end product? What I am most afraid of is that someone bought a sticker set on CL and ripped my wife off. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by Bianchigirll (Post 14340281)

What is the model name on the TT? Sport? Standard?

Sorry to say it looks like an '82 Standard which would be HiTen tubing. Of more immediate concern is the bent fork. If you follow the line of the headtube down along the fork you can see how the angle changes and the blades almost look swept back. That should be replaced.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...5&d=1339260569

Are you refering to this bike?

Originally Posted by A Pile of Tile (Post 14345188)

No problem....I was just making sure my fork was not bent. That would have been a bad deal.
Still wondering what year this may be? I was told either 98 or 99 by the previous owner. Also, kinda wonderin what it would be worth.
Also, the last i in Bianchi on the seat tube is missing, I found JR from the forum who said he could duplicate it for me, should I replace it or just leave it be? Would it take away from the value of the bike?

Thanks....
Marc

Originally Posted by duckmanEG (Post 14346033)

No help for me bianchigirll :-( . Either way thanks to this site I think it's a 71 Sprint but having knowledged people confirm would be great. Gathering it seems the sprint was entry level. Is this still Italian made? You know what the bike stock came with? Such as hubs and what not.

Thanks