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 almost 7 years ago.
As of almost 7 years ago, osiris419 has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
6 Comments
Don't repaint it!!! That paint is sweet
Posted about 10 years ago
The paint is pretty trashed. If it was in better shape i would leave it.
Posted about 10 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 about 10 years ago
I've decided not to repaint it. Thanks for talking me out of it.
Posted about 10 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 almost 9 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 almost 9 years ago