vintage bianchi road bike

$40 flat rate for CONUS I will ship internationally and Alaska/Hawaii. Original equipment* Used in good overall condition. The front and rear wheels are interchangeable. Or Phil Liggett. Bianchi COLT COMMANDER brown leather holster. Here is a vintage Bianchi project bike. $129.00. It is about 59.5 cm from the top of the seat tube to the center of the crank axle. Prompt payment upon auction end, please. Local Pickup. The 1990s were a time when decent touring bikes were very scarce in the market, probably in reactionto the excesses of the mid 1980s when the touring bike market was glutted. pedal good spins freely/ wheels are true/ straight/ Rides excellent for a 40 years old bike. I contacted the seller and agree to meet at a local pizza shop. Vintage Road Bicycle Frame Bianchi Sport SX Purple Frame and Fork Tange Chromoly. The C4 company was started by an ex-R&D employee from Bianchi, and it made these bikes for us, which were among the first carbon fibre monocoque bikes in the world. 1: Fair condition. 1964 BIANCHI SPECIALISSIMA 700C VINTAGE ITALIAN ROAD RACING TOURING BIKE BICYCLE CAMPAGNOLO-CINELLI-DUGAST-FIAMME-REGINA-TTT-UNIVERSAL. SOLD As Is NO RETURNS. Chrome is in amazing shiny shape! Although not a flagship bicycle, its well-known as an example of a bike with a classic Bianchi aesthetic, while retaining reliability and durability. Learn how your comment data is processed. Search Use the search box to find the product you are looking for. Unfortunately, this frame only has one set of bosses for a cage, on the down tube. Everything had to be very reliable, so the grips are wooden and the tyres, made by Pirelli, are solid. Very nice frame. Vintage Green Bianchi Nealeco Folding Bike Bicycle ITALY, Vintage Green Bianchi Nealeco Folding Bike Bicycle ITALY. If you purchase an item on a Friday it may not go out until Monday. Since the first Super Record groupsets were introduced in 1973, most top-range Bianchi bikes have been equipped with Campags flagship groupset. If you are using PayPal to make your payment. shipping 120$. No signs of use. A post shared by S w e V e l o (@swevelo). shipping 100$. Thank you for looking. These are very easily touched up. He raced in The 1930's. He was a rider that changed everything to the millimetre, and we would end up building so many frames for him 40 in a season and so we ended up with quite a lot. Believed to be 1983 or 1984 model. USA shipping cost $FREE via FedEx ground to lower 48 states only. Rare 2 Piece Bike. One brake lever is detached. $150 FedExGround shipping, ins.for the U.S.A. packed in 2 cartons. It might look quite normal but it is actually made from special titanium by Bianchi, with the Dedacciai sticker because officially they were the sponsors. The front holds air. Bianchi is an Italian bicycle manufacturer, founded in 1885. PayPal only auction. Keep the items Unpaid until you are. Bianchi Road bike's asking price is R17.000 please note there will be parts you will need to install. THE ITEM LISTED IS A Vintage Bianchi Special 23" CrMo Suntour Japan Road Bike Araya 27 Rim NEW TIRES AND NEW HANDLEBAR TAPE. Insured) USA US$ 1 4 5.00- Asia US$ 1 8 5.00- Japan/Austra lia US$ 2 1 5.00- Europe US$ 11 5.00-, Rare Vintage-Circa 1948 Bianchi Folgore- Campagnolo Cambiocorse, Gaslo, FB hubs. Keeping our community safe COVID-19 Safety Precautions. originale e funzionante. Top Tube from Center to Center- 53cm Seat Tube from Center to Center- 52cm Down Tube from Center to Center- 59cm Head Tube from Top to Bottom- 11cm Take a look at the pictures below for more details about the item: Great Gift for a loved one! These will be deducted from any refunds. It was Made in Italy. Payment for auctions is required within 3 business days or an unpaid item case will be opened through eBay. NOTE: Bikes. You. They were practical, usable items. If you love the idea of owning a classic, well-made bicycle, then you have a wide variety of vintage Bianchi bikes to choose from on eBay. Seat has many surface cracks. Frames, Wheels are exempt from shipping discounts. Tires hold air and seem okay This bike is all original and even has the sales tag still handing from the frame by a string with N469237 on the tag. The bike is used and has scratches and chips in the paint and decals Measures 20 1/2 inches center bottom bracket to center top tube Measures 22 1/2 inches center seat tube to center head tube Tires are 27 1/4 inch and rear tire is well worn. So bid now to ensure you win! Pictures are part of the condition description. Back brakes have been removed and tires could possibly need new tubes. Has some scratches, no dings or dents. Shimano Dura-Ace brakes and crankset. Rear width 126mm. The frame was then released as the limited edition Pantani 101 to consumers, named to commemorate Pantanis epic victories in 1998. China, Thailand) $ 250.00, United Kingdom, $ 150.00, Europe, $ 150.00, Australia, $ 250.00, COMBINED SHIPPING We offer a combined shipping discount for multiple items. It's a large frame- the seat tube is 63cm. I did this for several reasons: a) I wanted to get a smooth finish and b) I wanted a good base for the single-stage acrylic-urethane automotive paint to stick to. And is missing a petal and the bell. Great, thanks for the answer. No Reserve- USA Shipping Only. this bike has been sitting for over a decade and while it is rideable the way it is. The tires and tubes need replacement. Decals all original, but coming loose and falling off. 90% original. Item Condition Scale: 5: New/Mint Condition. Everything is mostly original. All of the components appear to be in good working condition. New aluminum wheels. We make it a priority for packages to be shipped within(1) business day of recieving cleared payment(excluding major holidays) Shipping costs listed in this auction are a flat rate that include handling fees and packaging supplies. We carry a wide variety of authentic. La bici composta da: Cerchi in alluminio Nisi Cambio Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport Pipa 3ttt 14 cm. No saddle. BIKE SHALL BE PARTLY DISASSEMBLED AND SOME ASSEMBLY WILL BE REQUIRED UPON ARRIVAL. Crank: Ofmega 36x24F. The brakes are Universal and the brake levers are STM. Released in the late 70s, the Rekord was another classic Bianchi celeste frame, crafted from Columbus steel, with a number of beautiful and unique features. If your like me and you were happy with something you had a while ago and you want it again. One day, while looking on eBay I found a set of brand-new in-the-box PD-7401 pedals. Several touchups, possible fill, Campagnolo dropouts, good transfers NOTES: Wonderful craftsmanship. Un vero pezzo di storia. BIANCHI [2] BMC [5] DUSLANTI [2] FUJI [4] GIANT, LIV [25] KAZE [4] MERIDA [11 . Colnago, Eddy Merckx, Gios, Cicc, Dancelli, Edi Strobl, Cinelli and other legends of vintage cycling! There are a few spots of, light rust on some of the metal parts of the bike but overall its in really nice shape. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. chrome on both hubs. Probably could use new cables and brake pads. Vintage road bike Bianchi Specialissima Super-Leggera. Cranks are 175mm, with a compact gearing. So please check back often. Will ship to lower 48 only. flat bar to drop bar, which makes identification harder. Alaska/ = Please check Fedex website for quote No International/ Overseas Shipping. Old Bianchi road bikes like the Campione del Mondo usually come with drop handlebars to help you ride in a more aerodynamic way. In celeste no less. For international buyers please request a shipping quote. SEVEN speed Nexus rear hub and brake shifts and brakes flawlessly. Head light/ Tail lamp generator looks good. Nice aluminum Ambrosio 20" wheels are in great shape. I also added a mount for my Garmin cycling computer. Front is good Rims are Cerch Nisi Moncalier Appears to have new cables SR head set. Combined international shipping is $5 for each additional item. Schwalbe marathon Tires HS 308, they have a little weathering, but work fine Shifter is frame mounted toggle type by Simplex. One of my personal favorite Mixte's This one was apparentlly re branded in Germany, then made its way here to the beautiful southwest United States. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Bianchi Campione Frame Set 58 cm Celeste Italy Columbus Campagnolo 126 at the best online prices at eBay! Vintage Mercier Reynolds 531 tube,Simplex/Stronglight.L'Eroica.Colnago.Bianchi. Vintage Bikes - Bianchi Bicycles Vintage Home Bikes Road Vintage Learn more about our Vintage collection We can't find products matching the selection. boxes. top condition) Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Gran Sport. We ship fast via USPS within 48-hours of payment. PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED WEATHERPROOF VINYL SUITABLE FOR ALL SURFACES BOTH EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. I contacted the seller and agree to meet at a local pizza shop. Items with more serious damage will generally befair. This is stuff is like aerosol cosmolene and used to prevent rust by spraying the inside of the tubes of a steel bike. SPONSORED. BIANCHI TRIBUTE. US shipping FREE! You have an original Italian vintage sport bycicle. He very much liked the bike in testing, but in the race it was a different story. These were particularly nice bikes, with better workmanship than the Italian models." Visually, it is a beautiful bike and rides very well. Bianchi SL3 AluCarbon Reparto Corse carbon front forks and carbon rear stay completely rust crack and dent free . Don't spend thousands on a velorbis or retro velo when you can get the actual bike they are imitating in great riding condition. The components are not specifically correct for the original full factory built bicycle, but they are all top quality and in excellent mechanical condition. The bars are ITM [although a careful look reveals some cunningly placed black electrical tape], the groupset is of course Super Record and the wheels are Campagnolo also. Thank you. This is all written on a tag on the bicycle. The frame size is 62cm c to c and the top tube is 59cm c to c. The, BB treading is 1.370x2 4. At any rate, this is what the paint looks like. Looks like left(non-drive side) pedal was welded to crank arm. All is working and in great condition. Bike bmx collectibles hotwheels cards. . Rare item) Headset: Ofmega Handlebars. There are many things that make Bianchi road bikes special; the aesthetic, the history, and the high-quality manufacturing in particular. And what are the most iconic vintage Bianchi road bikes? Raleigh sports brown. The curve goes down under the bottom bracket like a spoiler. Happy bidding. It has been tuned up and is ready to ride. And no handling fee will be charged when picking up an item in person. Bianchi is the world's oldest bicycling manufacturing company that exists till now. This is a vintage bianchi 12 inch fold up bike probable the smallest fold up bike I have seen.The bike rides.It does have normal wear for a bike from 1970s but is original.If you are a collector of bianchi bicycles this is a must in your collection its bean a great conversation piece in my garage any questions let me know thanks. There are many bikes from this decade for sale. This is set up like a velorbis or retro velo retrovelo. So I did some research and went for a 2008 Veloce groupset. 14-26t HUBS: Campagnolo Record. THE BIKE IS EQUIPED WITH SHIMANO 105 GROUP. Why? Hard to notice. As far as the size of the bike I measured the center bar and it reads 23 inches please if you buy the bike it may have to be dismantled for shipping also I do not know what shipping is going to be your welcome to figure it out coming from 13502 I am not here to make money on shipping it is what it is. Shimano sis derailleurs. Bianchi C2C Medium size 54 Good condition, but needs new tyres, 1309280960. While the frame was being cleaned up, I purchased a can of Frame Saver. Probably made in 1979. Minimal wear and well maintained. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Holiday Shop Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes crank arms. Message me to see if your country is on the approved list of ship to countries. Size seat tube 58 cm c/c shipping worldwide(shipping cost included post office costs. THESE ARE BEAUTIFULLY CONSTRUCTED FRAMES, WITH FANTASTIC LUGWORK. Timensioni telaio/ Frame Size: Tubo orizzontale/Top tube = cm 56(c/c) Tubo sella/Seat tube = cm 55(c/c), Bianchi abici vintage road bicycle very rare old bike, Bianchi Abici pieghevole da collezione. The early 1950s were a time of great innovation in the world of road bikes. Bici freni a bacchetta ruote 28 con particolari freni a tenaglia. Fenders have a few dents nothing major, cool looking old bike. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Pictures: Further pictures below this listing. By reducing the diameter of the front wheel, and making use of a chain to drive the rear wheel (then a recent French innovation), Bianchi had produced an incredibly stable bicycle, one which didnt require the balance of a gymnast to remain in the saddle. Plug in the dimensions: 59x10x33, which is an estimate. - Bianchi handletape. Comes with everything shown in the photos. Please also see my other bicycle related auctions. - All original down to the tires. Ryan and Victoria RAV Industries for more great items! And is ready to ride. The seven, speed grip shifter is mounted on the Soma quill stem high rise adapter, this can get the bars way up if you want, maybe 6 to 8 inches, see somafab for specs on the quill stem adapter. Very few scratches and other marks. Parts: 3 Piece Crank- Bianchi Brake Calipers- Modolo Corsa Brake Levers- Dia-Compe Cables- Bianchi Front Derailleur- Campagnolo Handlebar- Italmanubri Rear Derailleur- Campagnolo Rims- Mavic Seat- Bianchi Sella Italia Shifter- Campagnolo Tires- Cheng Shin Tire Measurements: Center of Crank Housing to Top of Seat Tube- 20 3/4" Center of Head Tube to Center of Seat Tube- 21" Handlebars- 16 1/2" Pedals- 3 3/4" X 2 1/2" Seat- 10 1/2" X 5 1/2", Tires- 700 X 25C No International Shipping We do not ship to P.O. jy.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bkw4sjm5%3Ejy-141921f735e-0xf6-, Legnano vintage road bicycle very rare No Bianchi old bike. Refer to pictures for more details. TJ'S accepts Paypal and all major credit cards accepted by them. There are teeth on the ends of the hubs, which meshed with teeth on the inside of the dropout. He loved this bike, and he loved titanium. It rides well and has just been completely lubed and I repacked the bearings in the rear hub. Unrestored. Cool Retro Ride or History Piece for your Collection.Interesting Old Used Bike.Interested in other Bikes?. Standover 76 cm. I'm also including a pair of barely used Sidi cycling shoes size 46(12-12.5 US) feel free to ask any question on this item and thanks for looking and happy bidding! Bianchi celeste bikes are iconic and have come to represent the company. No saddle in this auction! The clunker style moto chrome steel handlebars are shimmed to the Bontrager high rise mountain bike style clamp on stem. I could not click the generator up against the tire to see if the lights would lite up. You may be busy when the auction ends so place your bid now to ensure your chance to win. Suntour down tube shifters. Campagnolo cable guide, Campagnolo wheel logo pump mount, Bianchi seatpost bolt, Campagnolo steel dust caps, Campagnolo wheel logo cable clips, Weinmann brake pads, green cable housing, white handlebar wrap CONDITION: Good for age. I also have recently rewrapped the bars and installed the Vintage Avocet racing saddle and pedals. The paint proved to be one of the many challenges with this build. Ex, VINTAGE 1980s BIANCHI STRADA LX ROAD BIKE excellent 23 inch frame. This is a beautiful Bianchi that was sand blasted to bare metal and clear coated. 61 SADDLE: Cinelli Unicanitor Mod. Top tube standover height is 31-3/4", for a rider about 5'7" to 5'9" tall. We accept payment by Paypal only. If you, would like tracking and/or insurance. Could use a little tlc. Depending on the item and shipping destination, that includes the following: Local pickup of the item is welcome at our Wauwatosa. still shine bright. Never used. these are orig inner tubes/ tires. Campagnolo headset Campagnolo Nuovo Valentino front and rear derailleur 5 speed Gran Prix saddle Universal brake calipers Cinelli Giro d' Italia handlebar This is a used vintage bicycle. Sign up to the Cyclist newsletter to receive curated emails direct to your inbox. Vintage Bianchi folding bike MADE IN ITALY by manufacturer NEALECO, Vintage Bianchi Folding Bike Purple Manufactured year: best guess. The tubing is possibly Reynolds, and almost every partis made by Bianchi, even casting our own lugs. The rear light is electric, and I believe its also wired into the generator, as the wire is actually inside the frame. Over the years, Bianchi has contributed massively to the design of modern bicycles through innovation and original design features. Includes Campagnolo toe clips. Always stored indoors and has been well cared for. Good luck! Columbus SL Columbus framework#8.8 718 finished in Bianchi celeste and Campagnolo dropouts. This, again, is a very difficult bike to find. . Comes with 27' Ridgid rims that were made in France. Within 7 days of bidding for the first. Comes with everything shown in the photos. The details of this frame really make it stand out, with an original ITM yellow stem to match, made specifically for this model. La bici cosi composta: freni Universal la bici viene venduta con formula vista e piaciuta la bici pu essere visionata sul posto e ritirata direttamente in loco. SEE PHOTOS! This is the jewel in the collection Marco Pantanis double-Grand Tour-winning bicycle from the 1998 season, when he won the Giro dItalia and the Tour de France, says Belotti. This road ready professional road bike was assembeld for me using a 58cm Bianchi Specialissima frame, Campagnolo Super Record gruppo throughout(F/R& Derailers, Brakes, Headset, Crankset(52-42) BottomBracket, seat post. PLEASE contact us directly and we will do our best to make you happy. The bike is in great condition. As mentioned, this italian steed is road ready! Ive received many emails and comments about it requesting more details about how I went about doing this. Vintage BIANCHI, Street/Road Bike. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Scuffs, rusty but only adds character to this amazing bike. And we have photographed the markings and decals. We do not like doing that so please if you intend to bid on one of our auction listings please be so kind kind as to pay for it. Whichever road you choose to ride on, these bikes will help you to realise your goals, taking you to the next level. It needs restoration. This bike shows just the right amount of patina and is a great candidate for restoration or riding as-is. However if you were a captain you got pneumatic tyres and more gears. I guess since I have a new Celeste bianchi already I could probably just take that in to get analyzed and skip the fix-up paint step? Used in good condition. 7% Sales tax will be charged to Indiana residents Tjs Auction& Packaging 309 N. Meridian St Portland In. The bike was in a storage for over 10 years. Pedals are Campagnolo superleggeri with Bianchi branded straps. Bike is in good working order. shipping 100$. Please add us to your favorite sellers list! Within 7 days of bidding for the first item. The tires need to be replaced, as well as the brake cables. Scratches, tears, etc. The model is the Mega Pro, made from Dedacciai 7000-series aluminium. Cannondale road bike 60cm full Dura-Ace Excellent Condition. 56cm, I have a used mid 1960's- early 1970's Bianchi Bicycle. With a metallic black finish and Bianchi celeste detailing, the frame was made from Columbus SLX tubing, shaped into a beautiful geometry that provides a legendary ride quality. You may be busy when the auction ends so place your bid now to ensure your chance to win. The carbon levers are still tucked way in the Chorus box! DREAM BUILD BIKE - vintage bianchi - road bike restoration project Keira McVitty 34.6K subscribers 188K views 2 years ago This is Jacob's DREAM BUILD BIKE . shipping 150$ EUROPE: fast int. Frame size is 55cm made of rare dedacciai zero mega pro steel tubing. It is very inexpensive so I thought about giving it a try. Item is in good working as well as good physical condition. The rear hoop doesn't look to good but is functional and true. Item needs work or at least care. Chrome shows slightly corrosion. This is a classic steel frame made quality tubing and lugs. I suspect they will even fit the Paris Robaix and Cambio Corsa models of the early 1950s. This is another very rare bike, but due to being only 25 years old, might come a little cheaper than the Centenario. Frame is in used but very good condition. It is Columbus Hyperion titanium, and the big tubes have been bentfrom sheet metal and seam-welded. Original green paint and decals. Nothing is wrong.$25 handling is just to buy the box needed to ship, The serial number is DS835726. The name Strade Bianche (Italian for White Roads) stems from the historic white gravel roads in the Crete Senesi, which are a defining feature of the race.One-third of the total race distance is raced on dirt . We respect your privacy. Wow! 14 Day Return Policy Payment is due within 5 days of the auction's end. These were Italian military issue, so there are rifle mounts onthe top tube and a rack for the soldiers equipment. Vintage 70's Bianchi Strada Campagnolo Valentino Gnutti Carnielli San Remo, A beautiful Bianchi Strada from about 1975. Full Shimano Dura-Ace groupset (Shimano's first SIS indexed shifting system), including very rare Dura-Ace seatpost, stem, hubs and TWO sets of Dura-Ace pedals. According to Sheldon Brow, "While Bianchi is best known as an Italian brand, it was having bicycles built in Japan to its specifications for several years in the late 1980s. W/cable stop REAR DERAILLEUR: Campagnolo Record FREEWHEEL: Regina Gran Sport Corse. Vintage bicycle hand made. The paint is a 9.5 out of 10. I rode this bike all over my neighborhood and it is a very nice bicycle. The Strade Bianche is a road bicycle race in Tuscany, Central Italy, starting and finishing in Siena.First held in 2007, it is raced annually on the first or second Saturday of March. Does this seem like a reasonable offer? I basically took an obscene amount of time and applied blue paint to all these areas with a model-airplane fine brush. You found yourself just the right place. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE(ACTUAL PICS OF THE ITEM) CRANKSET: SHIMANO105 DERAILLEURS: SHIMANO105 BRAKES AND LEVERS: SHIMANO105 LEVIN CD TANGE HEADSET SHIFTERS: SHIMANO 105 HUBS:SHIMANO 105 MAVIC RIMS( WHEELS ARE TRUE) CONTINENTAL TIRES GOOD NOT GREAT BIANCHI SADDLE SHOWS MARKINGS UNKNOWN SEATPOST LOOKS HIGH QUALITY GREAT ITEM GET IT CHEAP! Sold as is Like several items I am a motivated seller and I will bundle multiple items to give you a better deal by combining shipping Paypal only Sorry no international shipping at this time. Bianchi Strada sport race 70 vintage campione del mondo bicycle fixed frame old, Bianchi Strada. Freni Universal Extra 453949 Sella Victoria in cuoio L'eventuale vincitore dell'asta dovr pagare entro 3 gg dalla chiusura della stessa. He loves zooming around the local country roads in Sussex on his road bike, and more recently enjoys flying down MTB trails on his gravel bike. It looks very big, but it only produced a small amount of travel, maybe 30mm. We made the top silicone grommet over the seatpost as underneath it is not so nice there is a big hole in the frame either side of the seatpost but this is so the seatpost can tilt forwards or back, which is done by screwing the two horizontal bolts, so the effective seat tube angle can be changed. - ITM for Bianchi stem (lenght 12 cm c/c). It is New. At the rear there is a coil shock on the top of the seatstays, and there is a steel plate that flexes like a spring where the chainstays meet the bottom bracket. I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT THE SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON YOUR LOCATION AND A 4' X16' X 21' BOX, 1983 Bianchi Professional 50 cm Vintage Steel SunTour Superbe Vintage. height is 80cm. Seller added the following information: PLEASE NOTE A REMEASURE CAME UP TO 21.5 CENTER TO TO TOP OF SEAT POST. A vintage Bianchi road bike is instantly recognizable, with top-notch tubing, Italian componentry, and most of all, the iconic celeste color that has inspired so many to become die-hard fans of their unique aesthetic. Original Bianchi factory paintwork in celeste. Store hours Mon-Fri 9:00 till 5:00 and Sat. Look at the pic's!1, VINTAGE BIANCHI LIMITED ROAD RACING BIKE BICYCLE 1970-1980 PERIOD, I BOUGHT A NUMBER OF COOL ROAD BIKES FROM A COLLECTOR! Thanks& good luck. We've got hundreds of quality vintage lugged-steel road bikes from the 1970s and '80s, in all sizes, the inventory changes constantly. Once all this was stripped I took the frame to a local media blaster. If you would like more pictures please contact me and I will.Send you them ASAP. Frame measurement shows 25" see photo. NOS tubular, high TPI 700c PEDALS: Campagnolo Record EXTRAS: REG bottle holder. This is our lowest price for the best collection at this time Only! The idea of the Pantani chrono bike started here. The Bianchi bike from 1951 has wheels 26 The bicycle is perfectly preserved and smooth: You can have a wonderful bike simply polishing it: theres no need of restauration. Payment, should be made within 72-hours of auction end. Nice vintage 80s Bianchi bicycle! didn't get the chance to take a closer look but most likely it will need a inner tube/ tire. $55 shipping or local pick up in Paramount Ca Posted with, Vintage 1980's Bianchi Road Bike 56cm Brava Produzione Columbus 16 Speed, Vintage 1980's Bianchi Road Bike This bike was originally a 10 speed and it was comverted to a 16 Speed. This bike is a rare find and is in good condition for it's age. The water bottle is very beautiful,but it is so hard to remove from the cage! It took patience and a small paper towel doused in automotive paint prep to remove any extra paint outside the edges! Nothing major and looks as though it mostly come off with a good polish. Hard to see.