kevinmcdade

It is bonus time at work so I decided to treat myself to a new frameset to build up. I went to the LBS with the intention of purchasing a LOOK KG461 frame and fork that they have on sale for $899. After talking to some of the guys that work at the shop about the frame I decided that one LOOK in my stable is plenty and to get something totally different. They talked me into testing a Bianchi Pista track bike and I absolutely fell in love with it!!! I won't be riding it on a track for a while so I basically turned it into a single speed road bike by adding free wheel, a front brake, flipping the stem so that it's not as aggressive and adding a computer. This bike really gives me a workout and just like they told me, it's not anything like what I currently have.

Here she is:

55/Rad

Shhhweeeet! Fellow BF member and co-worker of mine - Mr.Ballistic - is building a Pista as well. Looks like a lot of fun....

55/Rad

celticfrost

Uuuummmmm, very sparkly. Me like sparkles. Variety is the spice of life, so enjoy.

ultra-g

You will love it!

mrballistic

grumble grumble... been on backorder for 2 weeks now. pix soon.... (whenever it arrives, that is)

kevinmcdade

I had to actually check three different shops to find one in my size. The shop that I bought it from showed it in inventory but no one could find the 57cm. I made them look until they found it because I knew if I had to order it it would take a while to get it...another guy has been waiting for 1 month for his.

kevinmcdade

I fell in love with it at after my first 10 minutes on it! This was my first time ever on a Bianchi. I am very impressed with their product. For the price, this bike is SOLID!!! I would love to see what some of their higher end stuff rides like.

incipit

Those Track bikes must be light as hell!

Sweet ride man!

conundrumx

I want one of those. Where are you going to ride? Velo?

clausen

Sweet ride!
You’re right about ordering a Bianchi and taking awhile. Mines been on ordered since October. I think I'm going to convert my Miele to a single speed looks like alot of fun.
Enjoy your new ride

kevinmcdade

I'm actually going to ride it on the street as a single speed bike. Today I am going to inquire about taking the class at the velodrome which is right across the street my house. I do believe taking the class is a requirement before they will allow anyone to participate in the races. I watch the races there every summer. I will just need to buy an extra handlebar so I can swap bars out when I want to ride on the track. The bars that I have now have the brake handle and dummy handle mounted on them. Then all I would need to do is take my front brake off and flip the rear wheel to the side without freewheel (the track cog is already mounted).

Surferbruce

well done. welcome to the club. here's mine.
bought on ebay for 400$ including the chris king hs.
you're gonna love it.

my58vw

Very nice bike... I want a fixie

Have riden many bianchi's ride beautiful... have fun

Phatman

you had better flip that stem over before the SS forum guys get on your case...

I would strongly suggest that you run fixed all the time. Its a lot more fun...and you get smoother...try standing and sitting a lot, and people behind you in pacelines will love you when you get back on the roadie.

kevinmcdade

Nice bike at a great price!!! I couldn't find any used ones in my size.

kevinmcdade

I agree. I am actually going to flip the stem back over tonight for my ride tomorrow. I am going to practice using the fixed gear in an open parking lot before I attempt to ride like that on the road. The guy that I ride with a has a Pista also but his is the Concept. We are going to get on them tomorrow so he can show me the ropes of riding it in fixed mode.

kevinmcdade

I flipped the stem back over and I like it much better. It feels better and looks better.

2Rodies

Pista's are not as light as you would think. I own one that I use to tow the kids around in the Burly and it weighs as much or more than my LOOK Kg381.

Kevin I would recommend adding a front brake that way you can ride single speed around town. Learning to "emergency' stop a fixed gear bike takes practice and front brake will help save some skin. I bought a set of 105 brakes and levers off ebay for 50 bucks so it's not a big investment.

hi565

that break lever on the left side of the handlebar is that just a brake that is like fixed so you able to just get the hoopds position?

Serpico

Beautiful bike, congratulations.

kevinmcdade

I agree, the bike is not that light.

I had the front brake added before bringing it home from the bike shop. I used one brake lever and a dummy lever just to put into place for when I want to ride in the hoods while riding it on the street. The brake caliper is a Shimano 105. The shop threw the caliper into the deal for $10 and the brake lever was like $15...not expensive add-ons at all.

kevinmcdade

Exactly...

chunt

what kind of saddle is that?

biker7

Beautiful Kevin...Congrats!
George
New Bianchi owner as well.