stuff it
Frame:
mid-70s Bianchi frameset
Fork/Headset:
Bianchi / Generic brand
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Generic brand / Shimano
Pedals:
Shimano M520
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano XT 11-32 / Raceface 44t Narrow Wide / Deore 10spd
Derailleurs/Shifters:
SRAM GX type 2 short-cage / SRAM Apex
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized Toupe Sport / Generic brand
Brakes:
S500+Apex / Alhonga long reach calipers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Weinnman DP16 / Formula looseball / 40c Schwalbe Land Cruiser
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alexrim / Claris / 40c Schwalbe Land Cruiser
Accessories:
zipties
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Added by DarkShot. Last updated almost 6 years ago.
As of almost 6 years ago, DarkShot has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
6 Comments
need to put some milage on all those new components - too fresh & not broken in to be considered a rat rod. old rats always tried extracting as much speed as possible from what's already there/available & tend to have one-off 'fix-its' fabricated which is also absent from your build. ditching the fenders is one of the very first things rat rods did to save weight while being more aerodynamic, you should do the same; especially since they're not fitted too well in the 1st place & slam the stem while you're at it.
I probably sound like a grouch, which I don't mean to be, but your description of "Bianchi Rat Rod" just isn't apparent here. just ride the hell outta it & hopefully it'll develop into a rat if that's your goal over time. collecting some rare/unique/signature pieces between now & then would make this baby roll w/ character one day
Posted about 7 years ago
Eh, in namesake only because it's a mishmash of old and new parts. Only part ratty about it is the frame itself, it's all worn, chipped, rusted and dented from years of abuse which isn't apparent from the pictures.
I intend on riding this through everything though. Gonna be bomb.
Posted about 7 years ago
Photos
spedrunr says:
them are some huge tires, I couldn't fit those on my CDi
Posted about 5 years ago