T-Mar

1989.

asmithabcde

Thanks!

Eisenbach

Thanks a Lot

malcala622

Can anyone help me on this one with year?... much appreciated

T-Mar

1987.

malcala622

Thanks

ptbianchi

Hi everyone. I recently had this bike handed down to me. I'm hoping to identify it. Seems like the deeper I look, the more confused I get. It has ambrosia rims with Suzue hubs that have oil rings on them. Frame is made of Hi-Mn steel. Serial # is LS25480. Suntour arx derailleurs and sugino GT crankset. Metallic blue with chrome forks. 700x28c tires.

Thanks!!!

I forgot to say...it has a 680mm bottom bracket and cable routing is under the BB. Integrated derailleur hanger.

cb400bill

Pics?

ptbianchi

I guess it would help if i had included the right serial #!!

callig

That's a dead ringer for the bike I bought in Calgary in 1984 it is a Japanese Bianchi I believe I paid around $400.00 for it. Its a low end Bianchi Straight gauge tubing

ptbianchi

I believe this one was purchased in 85 for around 500ish in Toronto. Its a pretty light bike considering the wheels and components. Ive been trying to decide if I should fix it up or sell it. If I cant get a decent dollar for it, it may be fun to ride it. I have always been more of an off road guy, but my friend assures me that if get this in tip top shape I will have a ton of fun on it.

callig

I've set my wife's bike up with tubular wheels and that has lightened it considerably she still rides it and enjoys it

T-Mar

The subject bicycle would appear to be a 1983 Bianchi Bici I. It's definitely a 1983 model manufactured in Japan during very late 1982, based on the serial number. The presence of the chrome forks, if OEM, would indicate a Canadian market model, which had different model names and specs than the USA during this period. From what I can see, it appears to be a very good match and entirely OEM, even the saddle.

christhom

I was referred to this thread by juvela as i'm trying to identify an old frame, which has no decals or anything. According to juvela it has Agrati "SPORT" lugs, meaning it could be a bianchi. The serial number is located at the bottom of the head tube and says: A29006. Anyone who could elaborate on that? If it helps i live in Denmark, but the previous owner told me it was bought in Italy.

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armstrong101

I'm going to remark that for those dating Bianchis based on the 7.A inscription on the BB (the "7" denoting 1987), that although that is when the bike was made, it isn't necessarily the year that it was sold. A "7" might mean it was marketed as a 1988 bicycle.

I say this because I own a "7" bike whose paint/decals does not match the 1987 catalog, but instead the 1988 catalog. So during the production year, some bikes are made and thus shipped out for the following marketing year. Hence you will find "7" bikes with 1988 decals. There was a change in decals from 1987 to 1988 so this is how it is possible to determine that 7 doesn't mean 1987 but can in fact mean 1988.

christhom

And here is the original thread with additional images. Hope someone can help

okonokos

Hi all, just want to check if its a genuine bianchi, frame no 307605
cheers

armstrong101

Ooh. I have a good mystery. Calling all experts. @bianchigirl

This bike doesn't make sense to me. What's going on?
Bianchi Brava - Pedal Room

T-Mar

What doesn't make sense? It got Shimano New 105 which was 1987-1989. It's got the 1986-1987 Campione del Mondo decal, but is the round version used on the 1988-1989 models. The Bianchi logo style, what I can see of it, also appears to be the 1988-1989 version. The Unicrown forks are correct for the period.

T-Mar

It's an obvious repaint based on the cinch bolt, is a frankenbike build and the serial number foramat doesn't match Bianchi or their known Japanese contractor. Still, it could be an older, foreign (non-American) frame built by Chiorda or a contractor, though I can't say for sure. I treat this as if it wasn't a Bianchi, from a value standpoint.

juvela

Looks to be a product from the Chiorda facility, late '70's-early '80's. Aero brake levers not original. Frame constructed of Agrati bits. Need picture of head to give more information.

malcala622

What did I buy for $60...it's got gippime headset, binder bolt and dropouts....formula two columbus decal and serial 8317 A6 under BB shell...forks are stamped with bianchi eagle.






All help is appreciated

T-Mar

The serial number indicates 1986. There were four Formula II models that year but the only one spec'd with a Gipemme headset was the Nuovo Alloro. OEM build would have been Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleurs, Gipiemme Cronosprint crankset, Gipiemme Sprint pedals, Gipemme Cronosprint hubs laced to Ambrosio Elite 700C rims and Modolo Flash brakes. Tertiary equipment included a Selle Italia Mundialita saddle, Gipiemme Sprint post, ITM Strada bars and stem. It was 6th from the top of the road line.

malcala622

@T-Mar

Seller did give me a saddle which I believe he said was the original.

Thanks for help

okonokos

Hi again some additional photos that might be help?


cheers