I ended up scoring this bike for $650 complete. (see: pic 1) This being my favorite frame ever; saying I was happy is an understatement. I quickly began to get upgrades, and completed it four months later. :D
Frame:
2004 Bianchi Pista Concept 59cm
Fork/Headset:
Alpina fork, fsa headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM Omniums w/ stock bb
Pedals:
Time iClic 2 Titan
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
51t Sugino Zen, 16t cog, gold izumi chain, gold chainring bolts
Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Concor, Thomson Elite
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Zipp 440 to Ballistic / Aerospoke / Open pro to formula
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Formation face to formula / open pro to formula
Added by reginvld. Last updated over 11 years ago.
20 Comments
Hey reginvld!
Great build and a great choice in frame :) I see that you're looking to upgrade to another year.
Are you looking to see this frame? If so how much are you asking for?
Cheers,
Liam
Posted over 11 years ago
Sorry but I'm not. This is my all-time favorite frame and now that I finally got one, it's going to stay in my collection forever. haha
Posted over 11 years ago
That's okay :) just thought I'd ask anyway! I don't blame you they're a beautiful bike.
How did you find yours?
Posted over 11 years ago
It was a craigslist find. I was really lucky. I got the bike complete for $650 I'm going to add all the pictures for its evolution. haha
Posted over 11 years ago
Deffinetly think you should go with an Alpina but besides the iro fork this is a great build sir!
http://www.retro-gression.com/product/a...
Posted over 11 years ago
I was about to order from that website but noticed they're closed from today for an entire week. haha Great timing.
Posted over 11 years ago
Im sure an alpina for would look good, nice build
Posted over 11 years ago
Yeah I've been wanting to get one. I just haven't been able to locate one.
Posted over 11 years ago
you can get one from low// bikes. just email him and he'll send you an invoice to purchase one either in gloss black or matte black
Posted over 11 years ago
My favorite pista year! Looks really good! You can order an Alpina fork from retrogression too. I got my cranks from them and they are good on shipping.
Posted over 11 years ago
Photos
cjdavid says:
Crazy how these used to go for around $1,000 back in the day with mavix ellipses and sugino 75s.
Posted over 11 years ago
ABlueKing says:
Someone is trying to sell this same 04 concept with FSA components for 1,000. is it worth it?
Posted over 11 years ago
cjdavid says:
i think it is depending upon condition
Posted over 11 years ago