[Jimi_Lee]

I posted this frame a few months ago, but it has undergone a makeover and I thought it would be worth reposting a few pics of the 'finished' project. It has been a long journey in search of components that I would be happy with in terms of originality and look. By far the largest bicycle project I have done. I hope you enjoy the result.

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[Scooper]

Very, very nice! You did well in your component selection IMHO. :thumbsup:

 

[FatTireFred]

hope it's flat where you live/ride

 

[e39540is]

Way cool! I like it.

 

[nickillus]

I never tire of celeste. Sweet.

 

[smac951]

Awesome!! Did the bike come with white handlebar tape originally?

 

[Jimi_Lee]

There really isn't much elevation. The largest thing within 20 miles is a 800ft hill that lasts about 1.5 miles. Still was kind of stout going up that thing.

With respect to originality, the bike originally had a black 3T saddle, black housing, and black leather covers w/ gum brake hoods according to the catalog on Bulgier.

 

[mj3200]

Great looking Bianchi. I like the choice of period correct gearing.

 

[ClassicSteel71]

hope it's flat where you live/ride

Maybe he/she climbs a whole lot better then you.

 

[ClassicSteel71]

Nice build. Put a Regal or Rolls on that bad boy.

 

[FatTireFred]

Nice build. Put a Regal or Rolls on that bad boy.

why would he do that if the zoncolan works for him?

 

[Fixed]

yup

Great looking Bianchi. I like the choice of period correct gearing.

My 1980 Bianchi Rekord 748 came with 52/42 and 13-19 six speed freewheel. I rode that all over the Sierra mountains, and just thought that was what you did. Still have it. Of course, I was about 40 pounds lighter back in 1980, too.

 

[CurbDestroyer]

Those almost look like Mavic chainrings.

 

[frpax]

beautiful!

 

[brewster]

Nice build. Put a Regal or Rolls on that bad boy.

I concur. It's screaming for it.

 

[Fivethumbs]

Saddles are one thing where the methodology "Form after Function" definitely needs to be followed.

 

[latman]

Nice build. Put a Regal or Rolls on that bad boy.

or concor

 

[latman]

so nice , I love Celeste too ,and chrome lugs , and Super record !

 

[josephr]

beautiful! Can you post a close-up picture of the head tube logo and the logo at the top of the seat-stay?