Bianchi Chromo Lite
 

I'm looking at purchasing a Bianchi Chromo Lite frame. I did a search and didn't find anything specifically on this frame. Anyone have any experience with this frameset? Good, bad, just average? Thanks!

Isn't that a road frame?

They make a Pista version made from the same material also.

Interesting...

user: Naisme
page 326 of the photo thread.

looks like the same frame being built up.. maybe ask him?

Wait...why have I never seen that before?!
Celeste Bianchi track frame?
What's the retail?

i think it is/was euro only distribution?

jrowe has one and speaks very highly of it. I tried to snag one recently on ebay but it went outta my range. ping him w/ questions.

They were sold in the US... last year was 2001 I think. They were sold as frames only so most shops only special ordered them... that's probably why you don't see too many of them at this point. Retail was around $600.

Thanks everyone, I'll pm jrowe. This is a used frame, 2003, it's been raced but not abused, seems solid.

*screams to the sky and shakes fist

No, not anything like a road frame. 76 degree seat tube, high BB, a wonderful frame.

You can't go wrong with it--it's a totally different beast than the Pista sold today. These were hand-made in Italy. They were only sold as a frameset, and came with Campy record BB and headset. Mine has full C-Record. They stopped selling them in North America after 2001.

This is an old pic, but you get the idea:
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...freyRowe-2.jpg
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...freyRowe-4.jpg

I do believe I've bought another bike. My wife is truely going to kill me. I can't help myself, I'm a very sick man......

I also live in Austin. You can keep it at my house ;)

TIGged with a unicrown fork. Not my cup of tea. Nice color, that Celeste.

Bianchi D2 Pista:

http://www.radcyclery.com.au/d2%20pista.jpg

For teh win.

I love that D2 but youd have to get it valet'd if you rode it to the bar ;)

Realistically, the bouncers would probably VIP the bike and make me wait outside for it all night.

Mother of God...

How much does a testicle/ kidney go for these days anyway?

its too bad it doesn't come with track ends ;)

It does come with track ends--that picture's not right. In any case, that's the D2 Pista Carbon. Below is the D2 Pista Alu; not steel, obviously, but closer in spirit to the last of the steel Reparto Corse Pistas. The only price I've found is 1100 euros for the frameset, and it can be ordered custom fit apparently.

http://www.fahrradlange.de/portal/pi...hmen_pista.jpg

The trouble with pics is you can't see the paint job pearlese, this is one nice frickin' bike, I am so... I'm feeling very fortunate to have been given this opportunity, that's all I can say.
Question:
Would Celeste bar tape be too much of a good thing?

Yes

In order to maintain domestic harmony I've decided to pass on this bike. It's seems to be a descent deal, I have nothing to do with this sale, here is the build sheet and the sellers email in case anyone is interested. kandjgyger@netzero.com


55cm cromo lite pista (celeste); Cranks: Campy Record 165mm with 47 chainrings; Hubs: Record high flange 28f/32r; Wheels: Velocity elite pro tubular with Continental 250’s & I will also throw in an un-glued 250; Bars: TTT 40cm with Salsa stem Chain: Izumi model 5; Cogs: Euro Asia steel $675.00