Official "Show off your Bianchi" thread
07-19-12, 09:21 PM
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^ Correction: It is an '84 Trofeo frame. My brother said the framebuilder who did the repaint got the Bianchi decals from the California Bianchi warranty rep (or something like that; at any rate they are sourced from Bianchi) and they were an exact match for the originals. The Columbus sticker that was used is the repaint sticker, but the frame is the SL/SP superset. The paint used was Dupont Imron, with a touch of silver and blue added, as well as slight pearl. Guy did a nice job on it, probably around 2000 or so.
07-20-12, 12:10 AM
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The frame is a dead ringer for mine except for the decals which I bought as a frameset in the fall of 87, the same drop outs and braze ons see it on page 11
07-20-12, 12:58 AM
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What is special about vintage or "late model" Bianchi's? Not trolling! Honest question, on the tangible, objective side of the discussion -what makes a Bianchi frame so popular? I'm asking 'cause I'm starting to research for my n+1 sometime next year. Might get a used bike and put up to date components on it or buy new. Haven't decided yet.
(Hey, I think mid-high grade Sekine's are great because I own one, but that's just me, so I do know the love for a brand..)
(Hey, I think mid-high grade Sekine's are great because I own one, but that's just me, so I do know the love for a brand..)
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07-20-12, 06:00 AM
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You forgot Felice Gimondi.
07-20-12, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyrt
Where can one order a decal package for Bianchi Super Leggera.... is the a good place to find them .thanks...Found a frame set on CL and for $45.00 i took a chance ,,no rust or dents,,,,,straight
Originally Posted by Pars
^ Correction: It is an '84 Trofeo frame. My brother said the framebuilder who did the repaint got the Bianchi decals from the California Bianchi warranty rep (or something like that; at any rate they are sourced from Bianchi) and they were an exact match for the originals. The Columbus sticker that was used is the repaint sticker, but the frame is the SL/SP superset. The paint used was Dupont Imron, with a touch of silver and blue added, as well as slight pearl. Guy did a nice job on it, probably around 2000 or so.
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07-25-12, 03:00 AM
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Great looking Bianchi. I believe those ELs were offered (as frame or complete bikes) from about '92 to 95 or 96 until supplies were exhausted.
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07-25-12, 04:20 AM
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My 2002 Mega Pro SL is hardly a c&v, but it's all I've got.
Indoors foto, as it's a rainy day here in Hong Kong, after our T10 typhoon yesterday
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Indoors foto, as it's a rainy day here in Hong Kong, after our T10 typhoon yesterday
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07-25-12, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
It depends on the model year of your Super Leggera. I would look on Ebay for the guy from Austrailla his are a pretty good match.
I would have to disagree. They may be Bianchi decals but they do not look correct for a '84 Trofeo wich I am not even sure there was a Trofeo then (and I can't look it up for a few weeks). A script model decal was only used in '87 and an 84ish through 87 decal would have the "flag" style with a slight shadowing. Also as stated a Trofeo would more than likely be a Bianchi Special or Formula type tubing. SL/SP mix would be reserved for Super Leggera and Mondiale models.
I would have to disagree. They may be Bianchi decals but they do not look correct for a '84 Trofeo wich I am not even sure there was a Trofeo then (and I can't look it up for a few weeks). A script model decal was only used in '87 and an 84ish through 87 decal would have the "flag" style with a slight shadowing. Also as stated a Trofeo would more than likely be a Bianchi Special or Formula type tubing. SL/SP mix would be reserved for Super Leggera and Mondiale models.
07-26-12, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird
i love ELOS 
Is that a 25th anniversary dura ace group?
Is that a 25th anniversary dura ace group?
Open pro rims, and a brooks.
07-26-12, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by biaddiction
my EL! 
And how big are they?
I kind of like the city bike look!
07-30-12, 06:47 PM
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Picked up this 2001 Alloro SL on Friday...
07-30-12, 07:51 PM
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1987 or 1988?? Trofeo. Just picked up off CL yesterday. Needs a good tuneup, cleaning and new tubulars before she looks pretty.
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07-30-12, 07:57 PM
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von - you get that in long branch?
dude! i was 2nd caller - i just missed this 100$ score!
edit: the only way i consoled myself was i had scored a 75$ klein just a few days earlier
also missed a 100$ paramount pdg fixie yesterday - CL in jersey is hoppin w good deals!
dude! i was 2nd caller - i just missed this 100$ score!
edit: the only way i consoled myself was i had scored a 75$ klein just a few days earlier
also missed a 100$ paramount pdg fixie yesterday - CL in jersey is hoppin w good deals!
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07-30-12, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by marley mission
von - you get that in long branch?
dude! i was 2nd caller - i just missed this 100$ score!
edit: the only way i consoled myself was i had scored a 75$ klein just a few days earlier
also missed a 100$ paramount pdg fixie yesterday - CL in jersey is hoppin w good deals!
dude! i was 2nd caller - i just missed this 100$ score!
edit: the only way i consoled myself was i had scored a 75$ klein just a few days earlier
also missed a 100$ paramount pdg fixie yesterday - CL in jersey is hoppin w good deals!
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07-30-12, 08:43 PM
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Hi Von this is an '88. The tubulars are not stock but looks like a nice set of wheels. Becareful with the cranks I stripped mine trying to rush the job.
OH something looks amiss here. Seems just the front is tubular?? The back wheel looks like a stock FIR
OH something looks amiss here. Seems just the front is tubular?? The back wheel looks like a stock FIR
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07-30-12, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Vonruden
If it makes you feel any better, I missed out on the Klein if you bought it in Brick. The Paramount I got was only $75
you're right - that fixie was 75$
edit: btw - we are not alone - guy i bought the klein from said he had about 20 responses in first hour
funny thing - there was a klein MTB going for 125 i think next day - so that guy emailed me back raising the price due to the overwhelming response he had gotten
then there was a 50$ bianchi i saw down in egg harbor last night - (i wasnt making that trip from CJ) but that disappeared as quickly as it went up
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07-31-12, 12:34 AM
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New Celeste
I don't know if its vintage enough or not?
Will post the new/old 1998 when I get that from the shop.
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Thanks BianchiGirl. I was thinking of replacing the front as it has some wobble.
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07-31-12, 07:28 AM
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I had a separate thread on this but will post it here too just cause I like to look at it. '83 Specialissima frame built to Super Leggera specs.
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