My new project, I just threw some parts on to see how it fits. Going to strip and repaint it. **Finished it up. I was talked out of repainting it. It's a stiff and harsh ride but fast and nimble. I've been doing some research originally I was told the frame was from '97, but it looked too old, I think it's actually a '92.
Frame:
3.0 Aluminum R600
Fork/Headset:
Aluminum R600/ Tange
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano 105/ Shimano HT2
Pedals:
Wellgo platforms
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
FSA 50t/ Sram 34t/ Shimano 11-32t 9 speed/ Ultegra 6700 chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
105 5500 Rear/ Sora 3400 Front/ Sora 3400 shifters
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Antares Vs
Brakes:
105 5500
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ksyrium SL/ Bontrager R3 Plus 25mm
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ksyrium SL/ Bontrager R3 Plus 25mm
Accessories:
Lizard Skins bar tape and vintage Velox bar plugs
Bike History
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Added by osiris419. Last updated over 5 years ago.
As of over 5 years ago, osiris419 has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
6 Comments
Don't repaint it!!! That paint is sweet
Posted almost 9 years ago
The paint is pretty trashed. If it was in better shape i would leave it.
Posted almost 9 years ago
i say, top coat it with clear finish..
don't remove the paint.. the beauty is there, no matter how scratched and dinged she is..
repainting only reduces it's value
Posted almost 9 years ago
I've decided not to repaint it. Thanks for talking me out of it.
Posted almost 9 years ago
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sloman says:
Tough call eh? have the same prob. with my old Bianchi Strada. Was gonna strip and repaint-after all it is Black with purple decals! A Bianchi! But it's growing on me lol A little careful touchup and LOTS of wax . So patina it is. I even have that same seat on it! C'Dales rock.
Posted over 7 years ago
osiris419 says:
That Bianchi looks like a fun bike.
I have some plans for this bike. I'm going to experiment with Campy shifters and a SRAM drivetrain. I just need to pick up a 10 speed cassette from work.
Posted over 7 years ago