My very first Celeste....a Bianchi Trofeo!
08-13-12, 07:46 AM
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My very first Celeste....a Bianchi Trofeo!
Hi friends, I obtained this Trofeo, but it came without any post or saddle, as well as no crank, pedals or chain! It was a very good deal, so I decided to take a chance. Hopefully, it won't be to much of a challenge to get on the road. I have a nice Turbo, but will be looking for the post. Pedals and crank I will have in a few days, so it won't be too much of a project. Does anyone have an idea what year it is, and the stock components? The original owner seems to have wanted a nice upgrade to SR, but was not able to complete the build. I sincerely thank you for your time and comments.
More pics coming soon! :-)
Flash
More pics coming soon! :-)
Flash
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08-13-12, 09:36 AM
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Sweet bike. My 1987 came with a 3ttt seat post, the cranks were Ofmega rebranded as Bianchi and pedals ofmega as well.
08-13-12, 09:55 AM
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That isnt Celeste Green? 
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Yeah, I also don't think it's Celeste, but it's still very pretty!
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That is an '87 and the coluor is Torquise and I would love to snag a Bianchi that color. Vonruden is the right the OEm cranks would have been the Bianchi Ofmegas, your changing the BB right? those cranks had a funny taper. I have a set if you want them but the extractor thread are toast. IIRC the seatpost is 27.2. I don't have access to my catalogs but the Modolos look correct. I am not sure but something tell me SR was the correct derailleurs for this since C-Rec would have been top dog, and the next bikes down would have still been pushing Victory.
PS '87 is a dead give away because of the shape and location of the world champ decal and the script model name.
PS '87 is a dead give away because of the shape and location of the world champ decal and the script model name.
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That is an '87 and the coluor is Torquise and I would love to snag a Bianchi that color. Vonruden is the right the OEm cranks would have been the Bianchi Ofmegas, your changing the BB right? those cranks had a funny taper. I have a set if you want them but the extractor thread are toast. IIRC the seatpost is 27.2. I don't have access to my catalogs but the Modolos look correct. I am not sure but something tell me SR was the correct derailleurs for this since C-Rec would have been top dog, and the next bikes down would have still been pushing Victory.
PS '87 is a dead give away because of the shape and location of the world champ decal and the script model name.
PS '87 is a dead give away because of the shape and location of the world champ decal and the script model name.
P.S. I'm a collector/flipper, but mostly flipper, so I'm pretty sure you have an idea where this is going to end up. I confess, I'm not mechanically inclined, so if I do decide to keep it, I will take it to a friend that knows bikes and repairs.
Greatly appreciate everyones feedback!
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08-13-12, 07:53 PM
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yeah. It is an excellent looking bicycle
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08-14-12, 01:27 AM
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Thanks to all, and specially to our in house Bianchi specialist Miss Bianchigirll! I sincerely appreciate your feedback. I wouldn't know where to start on removing the BB, but thanks for the advice. :-)
P.S. I'm a collector/flipper, but mostly flipper, so I'm pretty sure you have an idea where this is going to end up. I confess, I'm not mechanically inclined, so if I do decide to keep it, I will take it to a friend that knows bikes and repairs.
Greatly appreciate everyones feedback!
Flash
P.S. I'm a collector/flipper, but mostly flipper, so I'm pretty sure you have an idea where this is going to end up. I confess, I'm not mechanically inclined, so if I do decide to keep it, I will take it to a friend that knows bikes and repairs.
Greatly appreciate everyones feedback!
Flash
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