What is it about Bianchis?
09-04-07, 10:47 AM
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Yo, I am a bit dissapointed in this thread. Usually bikefurums threads are much better spirited than this. I too don't ride bianchis. My bike is a Cannondale but that doesn't much matter. The fact is that riding a road bike is awesome. Everytime you get off of it, you will be hit with a huge sense of loss because you are no longer riding it. I imagine that you found a bike or bike shop that fits you. Congrats, welcome to the road. Hope to see ya out there.
09-04-07, 10:49 AM
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I'm not impressed with the newer bikes, but to me, there are few frames sweeter than a vintage, Italian-made, lugged steel, Bianchi or similar.
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09-04-07, 10:51 AM
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I used to find them beautiful, and I was almost fooled. I was 99% sure I was going to pull the trigger on a via narone, till I found out the crap was made in taiwan. They had me fooled with there RC sticker thinking it was made in Italy. Till this day I have no respect for them and I get a little bit of dirty joy everytime I beat someone on one of these fake bikes.
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09-04-07, 10:52 AM
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09-04-07, 10:55 AM
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I don't know but I love mine....
...to be fair I think you could write "what is it about <insert your favorite frame maker here>?"
There's lots of folks on here who think Cervelos are somehow magical "virtually propels itself up the hill" as one person posted...to each his own.
No need to bash Bianchi.
...to be fair I think you could write "what is it about <insert your favorite frame maker here>?"
There's lots of folks on here who think Cervelos are somehow magical "virtually propels itself up the hill" as one person posted...to each his own.
No need to bash Bianchi.
09-04-07, 11:00 AM
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I'll never understand the love for the celeste color. Everytime I see it, it reminds me of the liquid anti-diarrhea medicine my mom used to give me when I was a kid. Kaopectate or Mylanta or something. The bottle & the liquid were the same exact color.
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I used to find them beautiful, and I was almost fooled. I was 99% sure I was going to pull the trigger on a via narone, till I found out the crap was made in taiwan. They had me fooled with there RC sticker thinking it was made in Italy. Till this day I have no respect for them and I get a little bit of dirty joy everytime I beat someone on one of these fake bikes.
. Get over yourself and where the frames are made. Enjoying a bike should be based on it's handling and ride not where it's made.
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Hey people. So after conducting research and test rides these past two months, I bought a Via Narone, my first road bike. I tested a Terry, a Cannondale, a Fuji Roubaix, an Orbea, and a Madone. Then, I saw that Bianchi (Yes, it's Celeste green) and my mouth started to water. I took it for a ride and felt like I'd merged back with the source. 
I am new to road bikes and was surprised at my strong reaction. I don't even have the knowledge and vocabulary to even properly articulate how I felt or why. So please, chime in. What is it about Bianchis that gets you?
I am new to road bikes and was surprised at my strong reaction. I don't even have the knowledge and vocabulary to even properly articulate how I felt or why. So please, chime in. What is it about Bianchis that gets you?I got a Bianchi because I liked the colour! Frankly knowing so little about bikes, I knew that even if there was a better bike out there for the same price; I wouldn't be able to tell the difference and its invariably pretty subjective anyway. I got the Via Nirone because it makes me want to get up at silly o'clock in the morning and ride!
09-04-07, 11:19 AM
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The thread I started didn't get any replies might as well try here. Those of you that have bought bianchis recently, what is the warranty? Thanks.
09-04-07, 11:20 AM
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Congratulations on your purchase! Put some pictures up in the Bianchi Porn thread.
09-04-07, 11:48 AM
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You're welcome!
I really don't have a soft spot for bianchis. I think they look pretty cool, but I haven't ever tried one so I actually might like them. Who knows?
However, I really don't care what you're riding, as long as you're riding. So if you're riding (as you are) welcome aboard!
Now in the near future, we'll probably see bike schwag lust threads from you haha.
I really don't have a soft spot for bianchis. I think they look pretty cool, but I haven't ever tried one so I actually might like them. Who knows?
However, I really don't care what you're riding, as long as you're riding. So if you're riding (as you are) welcome aboard!
Now in the near future, we'll probably see bike schwag lust threads from you haha.
09-04-07, 12:37 PM
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I have liked Bianchis for well over 20 years. Regardless of where the frames are made Bianchi has been making bikes for around 100years. They know their stuff. I loved my Bianchi MTB and I'm sure you'll enjoy your new ride.
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There is only one Bianchi for me. I believe it's the white CF Luna. I think B makes decent bikes but the celeste color is definitely not my taste. To each his own I guess. Welcome to the sport and many miles of fun.
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09-04-07, 01:45 PM
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Depends how flat your flats are and not many of us race either.
Now as to Bianchi's. Don't buy many new bikes but whenever I am in the Market- I look at Bianchis. Had 3 Mountain bikes on the trot and all in celeste-Didn't you know that Bianchi won the MTB worlds on several occasions? Only just into road bikes and No road Bianchi yet but you can bet there will be.
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Hey people. So after conducting research and test rides these past two months, I bought a Via Narone, my first road bike. I tested a Terry, a Cannondale, a Fuji Roubaix, an Orbea, and a Madone. Then, I saw that Bianchi (Yes, it's Celeste green) and my mouth started to water. I took it for a ride and felt like I'd merged back with the source. I am new to road bikes and was surprised at my strong reaction. I don't even have the knowledge and vocabulary to even properly articulate how I felt or why. So please, chime in. What is it about Bianchis that gets you?
I am new to road bikes and was surprised at my strong reaction. I don't even have the knowledge and vocabulary to even properly articulate how I felt or why. So please, chime in. What is it about Bianchis that gets you?
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I love vintage Bianchi's, however I am not really impressed with Bianchi in general. It's like now everyone gets a Bianchi for the name and the Celeste paint. There are plenty of better options besides Bianchi.
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Depends, I suppose, on what Bianchi you buy. I have a Bianchi road bike, made in Italy, and got it ordered in to the shop and built in ten days. I have a Bianchi track bike, made in Taiwan, and got it ordered in to the shop and built in four days. So, contrary to your suggestion, and for me at least, I've got at least one European bike and no supply line problems. No way yet to judge the customer service -- the bikes run great and I haven't needed it yet.
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I used to find them beautiful, and I was almost fooled. I was 99% sure I was going to pull the trigger on a via narone, till I found out the crap was made in taiwan. They had me fooled with there RC sticker thinking it was made in Italy. Till this day I have no respect for them and I get a little bit of dirty joy everytime I beat someone on one of these fake bikes.
Also, from a high-lever retailer's description of a Pinerello: "There was a time a couple of years ago when there was still some life left in using 'Made in Taiwan' as a criticism. It was probably more a sentimental argument than a technological one. Taiwan has made a greater investment in sporting goods-specific carbon fiber manufacturing infrastructure that all of western Europe put together, and it allows them to build a better quality, less costly carbon frame than anyplace in Italy. That's why the F4:13 is reasonably priced and is built with such amazing quality."
I like that my Bianchi was made in Italy. But I understand that that means it has a closer connection to "history," and not necessarily a closer connection to "quality."
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They're the only bike you can identify out of the corner of your eye as they go past at speed.
You might not like Celeste but other manufacturers would kill for brand identity like that.
I like Celeste. I liked it when Marin did grey MTBs with a bright set of forks. I liked the outfits on Miami Vice in the 80's.
Keep your grey and silver bikes.
You might not like Celeste but other manufacturers would kill for brand identity like that.
I like Celeste. I liked it when Marin did grey MTBs with a bright set of forks. I liked the outfits on Miami Vice in the 80's.
Keep your grey and silver bikes.