Official "Show off your Bianchi" thread
03-18-18, 12:35 AM
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Shimano 5800. I really do like modern 105, very light and snappy. I don't feel too bad upgrading because the front wheel is already non-original.
03-18-18, 08:47 AM
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@Kentonk just a small piece of info. The 5800 shifters compared to the 5700 shifter felt quite small. If you have large hands id try at the 5700 group.
03-18-18, 02:20 PM
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@malcala622 - I'd say my hands are on the smaller side of average, so I think it should be OK. Thanks for the tip.
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03-18-18, 11:29 PM
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Bianchi Nuovo Racing Resto-Mod
Hi folks,
Here’s my recently completed (well, almost) 1984 Bianchi Nuovo Racing. I picked it up cheaply about a year ago with a stuck seat post and multitude of missing parts. It’s essentially a resto-mod build with mostly period correct components. Sorry, no true “before” pictures, but I’ve attached a picture of the mockup with some parts I had on hand.
As received; it was missing the wheels, crankset, brake levers, saddle and rear derailleur. It also had a messed up stem and a bad rattle can paint job in addition to the stuck stem.
First the bike was stripped of the remaining parts. Then, the post was removed and the frame de-rusted. Next step was to clean, polish and/or collect parts. In my stash, I had an Athena crankset from the period, a set of Campagnolo Triomphe hubbed wheels laced to Mavic MA2 rims, a Selle Italia Flight saddle in reasonable shape and various pedals from the era. The front derailleur on the bike was a Campagnolo 980. No way of knowing if this was OEM or a replacement due to the step child nature of this particular model. Rather than replace both derailleurs with Record models, I looked for a 980 RD and happened on a NOS one for a reasonable price. Also found a Campagnolo sealed bearing BB for the crankset. The Campagnolo shifters were cleaned and polished.
The stem was replaced by one labeled “System 1” that looks very much like the 3T one that was replaced. The OEM Universal Mod 77 brakes were cleaned, polished and rebuilt with SS nuts and new brass washers. I also replaced the pads with Jagwire after market models. Modolo models replaced the missing brake levers. Although, the removed SR Laprade post was still useable, it was replaced by an unbranded model that looks good with the bike and has a nicer finish.
I got an exceptional deal on the “Celeste” (RAL6027) through the Co-op where I volunteer because the shop already had the color. The build was finished off with SS cables throughout, Blue cable housing/HB tape and black lever hoods to match the saddle (?). I’m now awaiting the decals.
This is one of the few Italian bikes that I’ve owned and it turned out to be the best ride of all. The first was an early 70s entry level Bianchi that came with sew-ups. I bought it as a close out at a local sporting goods store mainly for the parts and later built it up as a three speed commuter before passing it on. It was basic transportation. In the late 80s I got an Oria tubed Montagner frameset that I built up with Ofmega components. It was so stiff that I could only ride it for about 20 miles and I was much younger then. The Nuovo racing rides and handles comparatively to my late 70s sports tourer. Please excuse the pedals, they’re just for test riding.
Cheers,
Van
Here’s my recently completed (well, almost) 1984 Bianchi Nuovo Racing. I picked it up cheaply about a year ago with a stuck seat post and multitude of missing parts. It’s essentially a resto-mod build with mostly period correct components. Sorry, no true “before” pictures, but I’ve attached a picture of the mockup with some parts I had on hand.
As received; it was missing the wheels, crankset, brake levers, saddle and rear derailleur. It also had a messed up stem and a bad rattle can paint job in addition to the stuck stem.
First the bike was stripped of the remaining parts. Then, the post was removed and the frame de-rusted. Next step was to clean, polish and/or collect parts. In my stash, I had an Athena crankset from the period, a set of Campagnolo Triomphe hubbed wheels laced to Mavic MA2 rims, a Selle Italia Flight saddle in reasonable shape and various pedals from the era. The front derailleur on the bike was a Campagnolo 980. No way of knowing if this was OEM or a replacement due to the step child nature of this particular model. Rather than replace both derailleurs with Record models, I looked for a 980 RD and happened on a NOS one for a reasonable price. Also found a Campagnolo sealed bearing BB for the crankset. The Campagnolo shifters were cleaned and polished.
The stem was replaced by one labeled “System 1” that looks very much like the 3T one that was replaced. The OEM Universal Mod 77 brakes were cleaned, polished and rebuilt with SS nuts and new brass washers. I also replaced the pads with Jagwire after market models. Modolo models replaced the missing brake levers. Although, the removed SR Laprade post was still useable, it was replaced by an unbranded model that looks good with the bike and has a nicer finish.
I got an exceptional deal on the “Celeste” (RAL6027) through the Co-op where I volunteer because the shop already had the color. The build was finished off with SS cables throughout, Blue cable housing/HB tape and black lever hoods to match the saddle (?). I’m now awaiting the decals.
This is one of the few Italian bikes that I’ve owned and it turned out to be the best ride of all. The first was an early 70s entry level Bianchi that came with sew-ups. I bought it as a close out at a local sporting goods store mainly for the parts and later built it up as a three speed commuter before passing it on. It was basic transportation. In the late 80s I got an Oria tubed Montagner frameset that I built up with Ofmega components. It was so stiff that I could only ride it for about 20 miles and I was much younger then. The Nuovo racing rides and handles comparatively to my late 70s sports tourer. Please excuse the pedals, they’re just for test riding.
Cheers,
Van
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03-19-18, 03:32 AM
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It came out nice looking. I hope it is just just the pic but I don't like the look of the fork. How about a close up of the seat stay caps?
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03-19-18, 07:23 AM
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@Senior Ryder 00- I agree with Bianchigirll, the forks look bent back in the first pic but not the second. Did you have them checked and bent back? Nice recovery!
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03-19-18, 03:22 PM
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I saw that fork as well, hopefully its just the perspective. I always get nervous about front impacts damage. I destroyed a frame and fork on a beautiful 80's trek. I do ride a centurion ironman despite what looks like a front impact damage. I didn't even notice for a few weeks before I did a total overhaul, It still rides straight... The paint job looks good by the way!
03-20-18, 07:25 AM
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OH right this is the post of thought of earlier. Do you still have those red pulleys? I know a girl who would be interested if they are in good shape.
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03-20-18, 11:43 PM
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Nuovo Racing Update
@Bianchigirll
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@Kentonk
Hi Folks,
Here's the pix of the NR's fork crown and seat stay cap.
Regarding the forks, everything was checked and adjusted prior to powder coating and rechecked after. Visual shows all is straight and true.
Cheers,
Van
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@Kentonk
Hi Folks,
Here's the pix of the NR's fork crown and seat stay cap.
Regarding the forks, everything was checked and adjusted prior to powder coating and rechecked after. Visual shows all is straight and true.
Cheers,
Van
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03-21-18, 12:23 PM
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Are you going to get some decals next?
Add some blue paint to the circle and "B" at the top of the seat says?
Add some blue paint to the circle and "B" at the top of the seat says?
03-22-18, 02:00 PM
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My classic Bianchi specialissima 1982.
It is the superleggera(Columbus sl/sp) frame.Bike was originally assembled from frameset with Campagnolo/Gipiemme/3ttt components.Complete disassembly/cleanup/reassembly done with a couple of bad parts change.Original paint and chrome in good condition.
New stuff: tubulars,brake pads,lever hoods,all wires and brake cable casings,toeclips+straps and new chain.
It is the superleggera(Columbus sl/sp) frame.Bike was originally assembled from frameset with Campagnolo/Gipiemme/3ttt components.Complete disassembly/cleanup/reassembly done with a couple of bad parts change.Original paint and chrome in good condition.
New stuff: tubulars,brake pads,lever hoods,all wires and brake cable casings,toeclips+straps and new chain.
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03-27-18, 10:25 PM
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[QUOTE=Senior Ryder 00;20231698]Hi folks,
Here’s my recently completed (well, almost) 1984 Bianchi Nuovo Racing. I picked it up cheaply about a year ago with a stuck seat post and multitude of missing parts. It’s essentially a resto-mod build with mostly period correct components. Sorry, no true “before” pictures, but I’ve attached a picture of the mockup with some parts I had on hand.
I got an exceptional deal on the “Celeste” (RAL6027) through the Co-op where I volunteer because the shop already had the color. The build was finished off with SS cables throughout, Blue cable housing/HB tape and black lever hoods to match the saddle (?). I’m now awaiting the decals.
Hi again,
Need a little help with the decals for this bike. In researching this model, some of the pictures show the Bianchi label with a “flag” on one end of the name and others have a tab on the first and last letter of the name. It’s also difficult to see which is the proper tubing decal and its location. The “Made in Italy” decal is the only easy one. Do you think the top tube “Nuovo Racing 12 Vel.” and “Piaggio” decals a necessary for this type of resto-mod? Velocals 20% ends on Saturday and I'd like to take advantage of it.
Thanks & regards,
Van
Here’s my recently completed (well, almost) 1984 Bianchi Nuovo Racing. I picked it up cheaply about a year ago with a stuck seat post and multitude of missing parts. It’s essentially a resto-mod build with mostly period correct components. Sorry, no true “before” pictures, but I’ve attached a picture of the mockup with some parts I had on hand.
I got an exceptional deal on the “Celeste” (RAL6027) through the Co-op where I volunteer because the shop already had the color. The build was finished off with SS cables throughout, Blue cable housing/HB tape and black lever hoods to match the saddle (?). I’m now awaiting the decals.
Hi again,
Need a little help with the decals for this bike. In researching this model, some of the pictures show the Bianchi label with a “flag” on one end of the name and others have a tab on the first and last letter of the name. It’s also difficult to see which is the proper tubing decal and its location. The “Made in Italy” decal is the only easy one. Do you think the top tube “Nuovo Racing 12 Vel.” and “Piaggio” decals a necessary for this type of resto-mod? Velocals 20% ends on Saturday and I'd like to take advantage of it.
Thanks & regards,
Van
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03-28-18, 02:42 PM
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I picked up my beatup Project-3 about a year ago, and got it rideable again and installed new decals (old ones were chipped up faded purple). I was thinking drops too, but I went with these Moloko bars instead. It's my "bad weather commuter" or "city cruiser" ride now, but I have had it on single tracks too. These Bianchi "Project" bikes are tough buggers, but ride nice and smooth.
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03-29-18, 03:00 PM
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Super cool Project-5. Nice job with the drops - looks great.
I picked up my beatup Project-3 about a year ago, and got it rideable again and installed new decals (old ones were chipped up faded purple). I was thinking drops too, but I went with these Moloko bars instead. It's my "bad weather commuter" or "city cruiser" ride now, but I have had it on single tracks too. These Bianchi "Project" bikes are tough buggers, but ride nice and smooth.
I picked up my beatup Project-3 about a year ago, and got it rideable again and installed new decals (old ones were chipped up faded purple). I was thinking drops too, but I went with these Moloko bars instead. It's my "bad weather commuter" or "city cruiser" ride now, but I have had it on single tracks too. These Bianchi "Project" bikes are tough buggers, but ride nice and smooth.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1128095-project-bianchi-project-5-mama-mia-now-s-project.html
Your Project 3 looks great! Where did you find the decals?
03-29-18, 03:19 PM
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Thanks! I actually got rid of the drop bars in favor of a VO Postino bar. There are pics in this thread:
Project: Bianchi Project 5. Mama mia, now that's a project...
Your Project 3 looks great! Where did you find the decals?
Project: Bianchi Project 5. Mama mia, now that's a project...
Your Project 3 looks great! Where did you find the decals?
Yeah, it's a fun bike to ride too. Perfect for messy March/April weather. I found this online place for decals: https://doityourselflettering.com/
The decals are a little "thick" so they can scrape easy, but they're also inexpensive. They saved my order so I can easily get replacement lettering, if needed. Really nice customer support. I had to work with them a bit to find the Celeste, font and size.
If interested, you can pm me and I'll give you my order details.
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04-05-18, 09:47 AM
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Here's another one I finished up - '86 (?) Sport SX - I'm going to try riding it, even though it's a size too big. It'll probably get sold if spring ever decides to show up around here.
04-05-18, 09:52 AM
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May as well put this one here too - mid 90s Reparto Course EL OS - once I decide if it's a keeper or not I'll put on a nicer stem and bars.
04-11-18, 06:59 AM
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And another one I got last weekend, late 80s Sport SX - but this time, the frame fits! I love the simple pantographs on these Asian Bianchis.
04-11-18, 07:29 AM
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Based on the rectangular 1986-1987 Campione del Mondo decal at the top of the down tube, it should be the 1987 model. The serial number should indicate the exact manufacturing date.
04-11-18, 08:26 AM
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