Help trying to ID this Bianchi frame
08-04-14 | 09:51 PM
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Help trying to ID this Bianchi frame
I saw this today but wasn't able to pinpoint which frame/model it might be. I looked through some 80's catalogs but wasn't quite able to pinpoint. I'm guessing it is a lower end frame. Fork/drops didn't seem like they are original to the frame.
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08-05-14 | 05:35 AM
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The Special tubing was used in '85, at least here in the states, and was used on 6 different models. Only the top three had a chromed chain stay. It would be almost impossible to determine which model it was unless the original parts were still on it.
I agree the fork is most likely a replacement for some reason. It almost looks like aluminum.
I agree the fork is most likely a replacement for some reason. It almost looks like aluminum.
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08-06-14 | 04:49 AM
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No one knows/remembers any more. Near as a few other members and can put together the Special, Formula 1 and 2 tubesets were a mix of SL or SP for the DT and CS and maybe Alle or CroMor for the rest. SP being used in larger frames. It could even be a mix of SL/SP and Falck or some other lesser known tubing.
I suspect the whole idea was not only to get a good ride quality but also to keep cost down. FWIW I have a '88 with the Formula 2 tubing and it rides great.
Am I confused but weren't you looking at a EL frame?
I suspect the whole idea was not only to get a good ride quality but also to keep cost down. FWIW I have a '88 with the Formula 2 tubing and it rides great.
Am I confused but weren't you looking at a EL frame?
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