After seeing the reply that the tab that looks like a number plate mounting tab is a pump mounting tab, I can not find a picture anywhere of a pump that is mounted using this tab. If anyone has seen such a pump, I'd love to see it and hopefully find one for sale to complete my bike!

Hi Calxes. I have the same bike in the same color with the same number tab No Campione del Mondo sticker either. Happy to share pics with you if you are still on this forum!

BTW, my serial number is A787 and there is another number "58" which I assume is the frame size in CM.

Beautiful Bianchi. Yes it is an ‘88 and a very very clean one at that.

A shout out to this forum!
What frame did I buy, serial number is: 7.A 1403. Attached are the best pictures I have until the frame arrives.
The frame was bought in Poland, so EU market.
Much obliged.

Edit: based on what I have read on the thread so far, it seems to be a Tre Tubi Formula 2 frameset, waiting for experts to chime in.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...37bd9397e7.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2e9fb5082a.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1419b08608.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ce9c3b52d9.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1b76abfee3.jpg

I'm hoping that someone here can help me remember the model of my steel frame Bianchi, which I bought new in Japan in 1993.
I found the Bianchi 1993 catalog for Japan online (I had a copy of the same catalog many years ago) and I think the bike I purchased was the "Virata" model, based on what I remember paying.
But, that was nearly 30 years ago, and it's certainly possible that my memory is faulty.
The serial No. appears to be "93J1049".

(Can't seem to upload photos even in the Community section.)

Thanks!

The serial number indicates that it's a 1987 model. Shimano had introduced 2nd generation New 105 that year, so the 1st generation 105 components would not appear to be original. There's no front derailleur braze-on, so Formula II is the highest that I would expect. However, it could lower given that it's an Italian manufactured, European market model. If the seat post is 27.2mm, then it would be Formula II. If it's smaller, then it's a lower grade tubeset.

Hi T-Mar,

thank you for the info, much appreciated. It is a 27.2 mm seat post so it's a Formula II. Can't wait to build it up.

Nenad

Hi All,

First time poster, I've just inherited a Bianchi from a from friend who moved away. Will likely need to sell as my friend is 6 feet and I'm 5'8", so the frame is way too big.

I've spent some time perusing the forum looking for clues as to its identity, my best guess is a Bici II, but hopefully someone here can confirm (or correct) me!

Not sure that all of the components are original, but here's what I've identified so far:

High Manganese Steel frame
Front derailleur: Suntour ARx
Crankset: Sugino GT
Brakes: Dia-Compe 500
Serial Number LS322414 (I think, was a bit hard to read)

I'm in Canada in case that helps.

Unable to post photos as I'm too new, but have uploaded (hopefully) relevant photos to my user album.

Thanks!

What year is my Bianchi Grizzy??
 

Hoping to learn the year of my Bianchi Grizzly. Serial # is ES839919. Appreciate any help.

Japanese manufacture, May 1988.

That's an excellent match for the Canadian market 1984 Bianchi Bici II. The frame was manufactured in Japan during December 1983.

TMar- Thanks so much! Good to know. Appreciate the info and your help.

Thanks T-Mar, much appreciated!

Found this steel/lugged Advantage hybrid waiting at the curb for trash pickup. Guessing sometime in the 90's, but any more precise info?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1636aa6ae9.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f6c68eb29e.jpg

Looks like you have a ‘92.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9669cb10f.jpeg

The serial number format is consistent with Hodaka of Taiwan. Unfortunately, it's partially hidden by the gear cable and plastic cable guide. However, it looks like it may be H1J09649? Please confirm. If so, it was manufactured late enough in the 1991 calendar year that it would typically be a 1992 model, as previously stated by BG.

Looking for the year of manufacture. I have not seen this frameset badged as a Volpe, but I'm almost sure I have owned an Advantage with this tubing and features (I've also owned an Advantage that was much heavier and did not have the CX cable routing). Being stripped atm- it'll get a proper celeste refin with 1K and 2K clear in a few weeks. Tange Infinity in Superset 2 construction. Seat tube is 52cm c-t. Top tube is 55.5 c-c (21.75"), 120mm head tube, 26.8mm seatpost. Serial under BB reads H1L0013356

Thanks to anyone who can help me put a year to this frame.



https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vC4AA...6F/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pwcAA...6B/s-l1600.jpg

B17 That looks like a ‘92 frame but maybe only the headset and seatpost are original


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f06b631e5.jpeg

As noted by BG in the previous post, this would be a 1992 model, as the frame was manufactured near the end of 1991 by a Taiwanese company called Hodaka. The only curious thing is the 0013356 segment of the serial number, as there are more characters than typical. Maybe double keystrokes?

Thanks so much for the catalog image and the info! Yeah, I'm sure there aren't many original parts left here, no problem. I was interested only in the frame for this build.


Thanks as well.
No, the number is as I typed it. I went back and checked.

Hi all,

Just got an (late) 90's MTB that I think to be a Bianchi (despite not being Celeste blue, could habe been resprayed?)
The green Bianchi gris and "DogBone" ahead stem made me think so. Also seat post integrated clamp (welded collard) looks typical of Bianchi frames.

It has a steel frame, no eyelets on dropouts nor seatstays, V-Brakes (no canti cable stop)
Downtube is not round but has an "evolutive" shape from round-ish on headtube to square/trapezoid on BB
Flat dropouts with a triangle cut-out , not plain , maybe forged but not ritchey type. No stamping

Components are probably not all original but period-correct components are the following
- DogBone ahead stem ("DogBone" decals with a bulldog)
- Stronglight ahead headset (probably 1-1/8, did not check)
- RS Indy XC fork (decals removed)
-Shimano LX brake levers
- Shimano STX-RC 3x8 shifters
- Shimano STX hubs on Mavic 238 rim

Serial number is on BB is:
F6 H49
017098

Or is it "P6"?

I am quite frustrated because I had a look at 1995 to 1998 catalog and cannot find the right model!

I can't post pictures of links yet, this been my first message...

Thanks!

PS: Apologies for the potential mistakes, french speaker here. ;)

Welcome to the forums. Not all Bianchis are Celeste. Are you looking at the correct catalogs for your country/region?

Did you try Bikepedia?

Hi Bianchigirll,

Yes I did look at european catalogs... when they're available!
There is a german '96 catalog but I do not find a correspondance.

I also looked at your catalogs on Fb ;)

Maybe the serial number can provide info at least on a year? That would help.

Is there a "rule" to decode it?
I feel that "H49" is the size. I did not measure it yet but being obviously an L (or M/L) size it would make sense.

I cannot access bikepedia, it is blocked at work and my personnal computer blocks it too (certificate issue)

I found this post and it seems to be the missing '97 catalog!
Do you have the missing pages?

Based on description mine seems to be either a Peregrine or Denali.
It has Megaset frame, with forged dropouts (and a small triangular cutout in the dropouts)
Equipment is a mix of Peregine: STX-RC crankset and shifters, LX brake levers and rear derailleur, Indy XC fork, STX-RC hub on Mavic 238 rims.

Also the colour does not match... It is dark blue/violet.

I have found a picture of the exact same bike (except it is in Celeste Reparto Corse livery) but I can't post it yet... Nor quote your pictures.