Waaahooooo! New (used) Bianchi..
01-30-04, 10:10 AM
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Waaahooooo! New (used) Bianchi..
I just received my 1999 Bianchi Brava in the mail yesterday, picked it up on ebay for under 200 bucks... Everything looks great! After a derailleur adjustment, new chain and some TLC on the handlebars, I'll be set.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
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01-30-04, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
I just received my 1999 Bianchi Brava in the mail yesterday, picked it up on ebay for under 200 bucks... Everything looks great! After a derailleur adjustment, new chain and some TLC on the handlebars, I'll be set.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "Bianchi green" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "Bianchi green" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
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01-30-04, 12:27 PM
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You could also check with your local Bianchi dealer. The official color is called Celeste ride it with pride 
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Yep, I'm absorbing all this Bianchi stuff like a sponge!
As I'm new to all of this let me ask this; all of the components are Shimano 105... Any resources or bits of knowledge regarding upkeep, replacement or anything else I should know? Is this line sold currently, or has it changed at all?
Thanks.
As I'm new to all of this let me ask this; all of the components are Shimano 105... Any resources or bits of knowledge regarding upkeep, replacement or anything else I should know? Is this line sold currently, or has it changed at all?
Thanks.
01-30-04, 03:34 PM
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Cinelli makes bar tape in Celeste. I use black, since I tend to soil lighter colored tape way too quickly. My bike is Celeste- the only correct color for the faithful.
01-30-04, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
I just received my 1999 Bianchi Brava in the mail yesterday, picked it up on ebay for under 200 bucks... Everything looks great! After a derailleur adjustment, new chain and some TLC on the handlebars, I'll be set.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
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01-30-04, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
I just received my 1999 Bianchi Brava in the mail yesterday, picked it up on ebay for under 200 bucks... Everything looks great! After a derailleur adjustment, new chain and some TLC on the handlebars, I'll be set.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
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01-30-04, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
I just received my 1999 Bianchi Brava in the mail yesterday, picked it up on ebay for under 200 bucks... Everything looks great! After a derailleur adjustment, new chain and some TLC on the handlebars, I'll be set.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
Also every now and then on ebay someone will have it, just search bianchi, yes I know there are gun belts and other things named bianchi, but every now and then you will come across bianchi cycling items such as jerseys,bib,bar tape, etc.
Good luck and good choice
01-31-04, 09:56 AM
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I also live in Houston and ride a Bianchi SL Alloy with Campy Daytona. I've bought many accessories from bianchiusa.com. Also, Boone Cyclery on Crawford street carries Bianchi's
01-31-04, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
I just received my 1999 Bianchi Brava in the mail yesterday, picked it up on ebay for under 200 bucks... Everything looks great! After a derailleur adjustment, new chain and some TLC on the handlebars, I'll be set.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
And now to my question, the bars are wrapped in "celeste" tape, anyone know of any online retailers that sell this color? Or possibly any local Texas retailers that sell Bianchi odds and ends?
Thanks ahead.
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I'm building up a Celeste Bianchi at the moment. I too have been debating the Celeste tape, but I'm afraid I will get it dirty to quickly. Can anyone tell me how often I would have to change the Celeste tape on a bike ridden dailey?
01-31-04, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Grampy™
I'm building up a Celeste Bianchi at the moment. I too have been debating the Celeste tape, but I'm afraid I will get it dirty to quickly. Can anyone tell me how often I would have to change the Celeste tape on a bike ridden dailey?
My old school bianchi brava has the plastic tape that does have very little padding, but my gloves make up for that and the tape is always clean, where my bianchi giro has the cork tape and I have not TRIED to clean it.
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I have a red Bianchi with red cork tape that doesn't stay clean on its own. I've found that hand cleaner wipes work great at cleaning them up without doing damage to the tape.
My newest Bianchi (92ish) is pearlescent white with Celeste decals, seat, vinyl bar tape and cables. The hand cleaner wipes work well on that one, too.
My newest Bianchi (92ish) is pearlescent white with Celeste decals, seat, vinyl bar tape and cables. The hand cleaner wipes work well on that one, too.
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
I finally got some pics after my ride home this evening.
I love it.
I love it.
Sweet bike, Thing about Bianchi, Old School and New all look the same
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The chainstay will go, but I don't think I'd ride around for a second without reflectors with the way people drive in this town.
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
The chainstay will go, but I don't think I'd ride around for a second without reflectors with the way people drive in this town.
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
Neat! I've never seen those around here... any info/stores that carry them online?
Click on store and they are located in the miscellaneous section for $18
They have the steady light or the flashing light..
Supre I saw them on Saturday at Chainwheel Drive.
02-02-04, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bianchi_rider
LBS and for all you bianchi lovers, https://www.bianchiusa.com
Click on store and they are located in the miscellaneous section for $18
They have the steady light or the flashing light..
Supre I saw them on Saturday at Chainwheel Drive.
Click on store and they are located in the miscellaneous section for $18
They have the steady light or the flashing light..
Supre I saw them on Saturday at Chainwheel Drive.
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Originally Posted by ...jeff
The chainstay will go, but I don't think I'd ride around for a second without reflectors with the way people drive in this town.
Here is the definition of Chainstay from Sheldon Browns Bicycle Glossary:
Chain stays
The (usually tapered) tubes that run from the bottom bracket to the rear fork ends.
The (usually tapered) tubes that run from the bottom bracket to the rear fork ends.
rid of the spoke protector?
Really like the matching framepump, very classy looking.
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