what is this? model/year?
 

parts:

ambrosio rims/suzue hubs/bianchi tires ( original )
suntour BL front/rear derailleur
sakae custom crankset
dia compe brakes/levers
hi mag steel frame

Paint is mint no rust

59cm
http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/u.../bianchiro.jpg

The size of the bicycle and the Suntour parts suggest late 1980s.

You might want to inquire on the Bianchi site if they ever made a bicycle with red paint. That colour is not what I think of when I think of Bianchis.

Wife has a 1988 Bianchi, I' say the red Bianchi might be more very early 80's or late 70's because of the flat fork crown. You can see in 88 they used a smooth top on the fork as well as most the pics I've seen of late 80's. (but I could be wrong:p)

Her 88 had bio pace rings and 105 hubs.

But yup, I've seen all colors of Bianchis, red , black, blue, white etc.

fer example, another red 88.... http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...xed-Conversion!


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...e/Bianchi2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...e/Bianchi1.jpg

I agree Bianchis should only be sold in Celeste, :D however they do make them in other colors.

Aaron :)

Yup, here's a $9000 Bianchi. I've also seen Marco ride a pink and black Bianchi in the tours back in the late 90's. But I too would rather see celeste.:D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6...bbc3761ef0.jpg
97cd281e4a by gulpxtreme, on Flickr

When I worked in a Bianchi shop back in 83, the celeste colored bikes were only higher end models. and that seems to be a 70's or early 80's bike. go check with a local bianchi dealer, they may know.

Post this to the Classic & Vintage forum. I bet you Bianchigirl identifies it with one eye closed.