Bianchi Serial Number Identification
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lol, we have the same taste then too...as i was planning on the same, Campag bits from roughly the same era (apart from nice, engraved Bianchi handlebars and a nice enamel paint job ( or maybe the nearest colour possible in a candy, pearlescent powder coat)
First though, is to get it media blasted and a replacement brake guide ring brazed on.
I do have to say that yours, actually, looks a fair bit nicer than mine conditionwise
First though, is to get it media blasted and a replacement brake guide ring brazed on.
I do have to say that yours, actually, looks a fair bit nicer than mine conditionwise
Took the scraper to mine and I dont seem to have the degree symbol after the '72'
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I was Hmmmm lets say sympathetic with the photos lol, its actually allot rougher than it looks! I rode it to the pub last week and both tires blew out quick succession as I had left it in direct sunlight! So its defiantly in need of a little TLC lol.
Took the scraper to mine and I dont seem to have the degree symbol after the '72'
Took the scraper to mine and I dont seem to have the degree symbol after the '72'
I'm not sure if i can just make out the faint remains there. If it were a flat stamp on the curved surface then that may be the reason. Only half of my "degree" note is visible and thats the reason i put it down to.
I'm actually thinking of stripping it again to weigh it as that seems the only thing we haven't done collectivelly.
All i want to do is out the name back and i cant do that if i dont know what it is :?
What to do??
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[QUOTE=SwampMonkey;18061227]Vampire Tyres huh? At least that hasn't happened to mine. In fact i don't think thats ever happened to me! lol. Hopefully it wasnt a long walk home
I'm not sure if i can just make out the faint remains there. If it were a flat stamp on the curved surface then that may be the reason. Only half of my "degree" note is visible and thats the reason i put it down to.
I'm actually thinking of stripping it again to weigh it as that seems the only thing we haven't done collectivelly.
I'm not sure if i can just make out the faint remains there. If it were a flat stamp on the curved surface then that may be the reason. Only half of my "degree" note is visible and thats the reason i put it down to.
I'm actually thinking of stripping it again to weigh it as that seems the only thing we haven't done collectivelly.
Yeah why not! mine is nearly stripped, I'll finish stripping it and weigh it with nothing but the headset... I don't think it will tell us anything i'm just strangely curious lol... And massively geeky about stuff like that lol
I'm not sure if i can just make out the faint remains there. If it were a flat stamp on the curved surface then that may be the reason. Only half of my "degree" note is visible and thats the reason i put it down to.
I'm actually thinking of stripping it again to weigh it as that seems the only thing we haven't done collectivelly.
I'm not sure if i can just make out the faint remains there. If it were a flat stamp on the curved surface then that may be the reason. Only half of my "degree" note is visible and thats the reason i put it down to.
I'm actually thinking of stripping it again to weigh it as that seems the only thing we haven't done collectivelly.
Yeah why not! mine is nearly stripped, I'll finish stripping it and weigh it with nothing but the headset... I don't think it will tell us anything i'm just strangely curious lol... And massively geeky about stuff like that lol
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So, now i can add to the database properly:
1986 Bianchi Sprint 28c - 656751
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That went for a decent price! £381 is more than I would have expected but it was mint!
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Hi there, I was wondering if any one could help me identify the model of this bike. The serial number is 0C08352 and it was listed as a 1970's model. Based off of the various models I have seen I think it might be a rekord or a sprint?
Thanks in advance
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I will post my Electric Rose here for information. I believe the year of manufacture was 1985 or 1986. The LBS told me it was a Mondiale but there are no model decals on the top tube. Because the color made many Bianchi Celeste fanatics vomit and die they didn't sell very well and this frame sat in a box for twenty years. My serial numbers are unlike any I have seen so far. I was told by LBS that this was a Reparto Corse made frame. It has chrome Campagnolo dropouts front and rear and I was told the frame is chrome beneath the paint.
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I own a Bianchi Sport SS, serial number DS496140, front fork decal MAGNY Ishiwata, set tube decal PIAGGIO, and Bianchi Superset decal. I know it was made in Japan, what I don't know is when. Can anyone shed on light on that?
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welcome to the forum and thank you for sharing your Edoardo.
it is a Rekord model from the mid-1970's. frame built with Agrati "AM" lugset nr. 000.8040/U, including bulge-formed head nr. 000.8046. crown is Agrati nr. 026.8058.
here is the catalogue page for the Rekord model of 1973, domestic Italian edition. there can be some small differences depending on to which continent a cycle is vectored. your example slightly later.
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so what is the recommended bar tape color for a light metallic blue bianchi
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1988 Superleggera craigslist find
1st post.... after thief took my 1985 Bridgestone 50K plus miles.... I found this Bianchi on local CL and watched it for 3 weeks last winter.... Thought it was probably one of the 'out sourced' down line models...Yet,,,, it was 56cm frame...I am 5-8, perfect frame size.
Kept coming back to the listing, and researching here.....
Finally found some pics that matched the engraved seat stay "Bianchi" and fork engraved Logo,,,and mention of slight metal flake Celeste over chromed frame.....
Went to eyeball the bike......
All Campy Chorus, (no pedals), 7 speed, syncro shifting.... only thing missing was the mostly worn off Superleggera decal... Brooks Champion Special B-17 saddle.
S/N H.8 1251
Under $600, in very good shape for a bike that was a "rider"... judging by the wear, probably less than 5K miles. Sure some small scrapes and dings, but mostly pristine from 5 ft away.
I had a good set of Campy Gran Sport pedals, (yes I like Old Skol cleats) to complete the missing pedals.
Never would have believed I would have found one of my dream bikes, for nearly the same price I paid for my Bridgestone 30 years ago.
Many Thanks to all who have posted here to help those like me, find the 'Gems' and know them from the 'pretenders'...
Especially Bianchigirll...Thank-you
PS... Lovin' every pedal stroke !
Kept coming back to the listing, and researching here.....
Finally found some pics that matched the engraved seat stay "Bianchi" and fork engraved Logo,,,and mention of slight metal flake Celeste over chromed frame.....
Went to eyeball the bike......
All Campy Chorus, (no pedals), 7 speed, syncro shifting.... only thing missing was the mostly worn off Superleggera decal... Brooks Champion Special B-17 saddle.
S/N H.8 1251
Under $600, in very good shape for a bike that was a "rider"... judging by the wear, probably less than 5K miles. Sure some small scrapes and dings, but mostly pristine from 5 ft away.
I had a good set of Campy Gran Sport pedals, (yes I like Old Skol cleats) to complete the missing pedals.
Never would have believed I would have found one of my dream bikes, for nearly the same price I paid for my Bridgestone 30 years ago.
Many Thanks to all who have posted here to help those like me, find the 'Gems' and know them from the 'pretenders'...
Especially Bianchigirll...Thank-you
PS... Lovin' every pedal stroke !
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Hello, my name is Ruben and I write from Santiago .
I read most of the post , since it began . I've been searching my bike background , one. A Bianchi , is the acquired in 1992 , and so vague that I remember , said "Record 815". After time , I saw that I could be a Rekord , .. but the truth is I'm not so sure.
Therefore I wanted to see if I contributed with a history . I will attach some pictures. Have if I can take a morning of this engine .
Thank you very much for your supports .
I read most of the post , since it began . I've been searching my bike background , one. A Bianchi , is the acquired in 1992 , and so vague that I remember , said "Record 815". After time , I saw that I could be a Rekord , .. but the truth is I'm not so sure.
Therefore I wanted to see if I contributed with a history . I will attach some pictures. Have if I can take a morning of this engine .
Thank you very much for your supports .
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Yesterday I took some pictures to the frame, and the truth, I just realized they are not the same numbers that apararece in the engine and rear pods
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I recently purchased this bike and the serial no. is 3491 on the drive side and 9.C on the other side Its an SLX frame and forks so I believe it to be a Mondiale
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I finally found my information Bianchi, is a record-835 model. a line of low-end. Now I am in doubt of paint and restore it or leave it just like that.
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Need help with year id
serial number is 425564 on seat lug
Thanks for the help
decaled as Bianchi Sport
serial number is 425564 on seat lug
Thanks for the help
decaled as Bianchi Sport
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Database contribution. I have a Celeste 1989 Giro originally bought in Richmond VA. SLX/SPX tubing. Serial # 9 . C on non drive side 3822 drive side. Same frame set as the Mondiale and SuperLeggera from that year.
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There seem to be more questions than answers here but I thought I'd throw mine in anyway. I got my hands on two Bianchi frames a few years ago and foolishly had them "restored" before finding out the details of the bikes. Can anyone help me with more info now? Hopefully we haven't taken them too far from their original state (bar a few obvious modern shortcomings).
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juvela, I am looking at a Bianchi Stelvio that is for sale for $180.00. It has Columbus tubing and seems to be original except for the seat. Campy shifters and deraileurs ,Modolo brakes and levers. Dark grey metallic paint in good shape. It sounds like a great deal. I don't know Bianchi's though