Zebrakenko or bianchi
12-24-14 | 04:49 AM
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Zebrakenko or bianchi
I'm mulling over two recent craigslist finds, and old zebrakenko that's been totally gone thru, or an (from what I can tell) equally old bianchi classica 12 speed. The zebrakenko has barcons, a triple up front and looks pretty clean. The bianchi looks good, has zephal pump mounted on seat tube, new bar wrap, and a new mismatched tire. I'm not necessarily after one that's marginally more valuable than the other, more so looking for a decent rider. Price is close enough on both. I'm considering building it into a single speed, and the zebra's parts seem more appealing to me in my box of parts. Any suggestions?
12-24-14 | 07:29 AM
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12-24-14 | 08:25 AM
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12-24-14 | 08:38 AM
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Out of those two, pick the Zebrakenko. But if you're looking for cheap, humongoid Bianchis, why not consider 64cm bianchi sakae custom road champion for $120?
The chrome fork legs, downtube shifters, and mention of 3ttt stem means this is a much better bike than the blue one you posted.
The chrome fork legs, downtube shifters, and mention of 3ttt stem means this is a much better bike than the blue one you posted.
12-24-14 | 08:58 AM
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i appreciate the feedback, I often forget to check the obvious. And Im not looking specifically for a bianchi, just something that fits that isnt crap but is for sale at crap prices
12-24-14 | 09:31 AM
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The Bianchi will be perfect than go for it.
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12-24-14 | 10:05 AM
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Bianchis with bent forks and possible frame dameage make great single speeds?
12-24-14 | 10:23 AM
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The Zebrakenko looks like a Record Tour. I bought one in 1978. I toured down the East Coast on it one summer, and then used it as a utility, or casual bike for a few years, then stored it. I recently got it out and am going to build some 650B wheels for it. It has a good cro-mo frame, although the finish isn't as good as some other Japanese bikes.
The Bianchi has a bent fork, and I wouldn't be surprised if there is some buckling around the head tube lugs.
The Bianchi has a bent fork, and I wouldn't be surprised if there is some buckling around the head tube lugs.
12-24-14 | 10:48 AM
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Avoid the Bianchi for the same reason you avoid buying a used car with salvage title.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
