Someone near me is selling a Bianchi fixed gear, but it is completely bare. There are no logos on it, except a bianchiusa sticker on the chain stay. I definitely want to go ride it, and I won't buy it if it doesn't feel right, but is there any way for me to make sure it is a bianchi? The frame is chrome-looking, but I've never seen one without logos. I'm assuming there are certain component groups that bianchi has used for a few years, or some other indicative factor?

Post a link?

https://offerupnow.com/item/detail/1...ixed-gear-bike

Please be courteous and don't snag this from me if you're in the area. I'm planning to go buy it tomorrow. Chain ring, crank arms and brake levers look like the ones on the bianchi pista on their website right now, but why would the owner strip the frame of logos? Maybe theft prevention?

The shape of the track ends and the unicrown fork look consistent with Bianchi's. Honestly, the thing is like the Honda Civic of fixies, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. People strip logos off stuff all the time because they want a "cleaner" look.

Since I'm a newbie here, and especially one that has grown up thinking Bianchi's were awesome (just looks wise), you will have to explain this to me a little... I can't tell if you're saying they suck, or just that they're everywhere and a dime a dozen.

No they definitely don't suck. You don't see them quite as often these days because the market has been flooded with options for cheap fixed gear bikes, but they used to be one of few such bikes available and you'd see them everywhere. It's a fine bike, but being a mass-produced steel frame, it's nothing super special, and there wouldn't really be any point counterfeiting one. Seems like a pretty decent deal.

Appreciate it, thank you.

That's a Bianchi.

It has the original fork, headset, seatpost, saddle and front brake caliper.

Not sure about the cranks. Wheels, bar and stem have obviously been changed.


-Tim-

Thanks, [MENTION=418438]TimothyH[/MENTION]. Have you ridden one?

Yes. I own one and rode a 32 mile group ride on it this morning.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2015-bian...e-25191_25.jpg

Its a 2015 which I purchased new. Almost everything has been upgraded.

2015 Bianchi Pista Chrome - Pedal Room

Awesome! Anything you love or don't love about it?

I don't love the lack of water bottle cage mounts. If I had to do it again I'd get a Soma Rush or something similar with cage mounts.

Also wish it had forged dropouts instead of stamped.

Ain't gonna lie. I enjoy that the name "Bianchi Pista" is recognizable. That's not going to be a problem if you buy the stripped frame. :lol:

Send a PM if you have any more questions.


-Tim-

FSA carbon track crankset 165mm, 49t for $170.(chainring in almost new condition) Is it worth it?

175mm Dura Ace 9000 crank set never used $150.

The FSA crank would be worth it if you're building a track bike, and the DA crank would be worth it if you're building a road bike.

The same person who is selling the FSA crank set is now offering me $80 without the chain ring and $110 with the chain ring including the bottom bracket.

Great deal assuming it's not damaged or beat to hell. What would you be using it for?

The condition is pretty decent, just paint wear. I have a single speed bike with a garbage crank set I have been wanting to upgrade soon. I was planning on buying a SRAM S300 to upgrade but I found this. I use my single speed just like a road bike and want stiffness since my current crank set flexes way too much.

FSA Track crank set:
Look what I just found on letgo! http://app.letgo.com/k8Mk/ZYa0WBTQLx - FSA carbon track crankset 165mm posted by Marco Segura

Dura-Ace 9000 crankset:
Look what I just found on letgo! http://app.letgo.com/k8Mk/12MvFvYQLx - dura ace crankset posted by Bearded Brandon B.

The FSA crank should be plenty stiff. I can't speak from personal experience, but one of the stronger guys at my track uses them and they don't seem to be slowing him down. I wouldn't use the DA crank just because of the lack of options in replacement chainrings.

Waterford Track Bike

https://images.craigslist.org/00909_...5D_600x450.jpg

This was on CL about six months ago. Not 100% sure but it might be a lower price now.

Its right in my town in case anyone here happens to be interested. Let me know.

Waterford 1200 Series Track Bike

SOMEC TRACK BIKE - $350 (Long Island, NY)

CLASSIC SOMEC TRACK BIKE

https://images.craigslist.org/00x0x_...fr_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_...Eb_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00A0A_...Zb_600x450.jpg

CLASSIC SOMEC TRACK BIKE
Classic track bike in very good condition. 58cm No crashes Cinelli stem and drops, Campy headset, Sugino crankset, Concor seat and Look pedals. Tubular tire need replacement.
Asking $350. or best offer

Are these worth it. I'm looking for a wheeler for my Sierra anyways


http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bop/5905280538.html

For 15 bucks
If it wasn't a 54 I'd consider it. But for 15 it's probably stolen

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bop/5920248293.html

Romic - $950 - Looks like Jacksonville, FL

https://images.craigslist.org/00K0K_...yW_600x450.jpg

Romic Fixed Gear Track Bicycle