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hi all!
I have been jonesing for a celeste lugged Bianchi but am confused by all the different models between all the many years. I read in another post about the '87-'88 catalogue hierarchy rankings where the top Italian-made, Columbus-tubed frames were the Mondiale, then Superleggera, Giro, and Campione d'Italia. The Japanese-made, Ishitawa-tubed frames were the Limited, Brava, and sport SX.
What about all the others like the Superissima, Trofeo, Stelvio, TSX, Nuovo Alloro, Nuovo Racing, Nuovo etc etc!!! Sheesh, there are a lot of them!! Anyhow, I want to find a nicer, higher-end lugged Bianchi. Anything in Columbus SLX or SL. Did they make them in anything else (I assume Columbus TSX since they had a model called the TSX???) What frames should I be looking for?
When did they actually start making their steel frames with 130mm rear spacing??? What models are Reparto Corso but made in Asia (was it in Japan or China or Taiwan??)
There seems to be a lot of celeste Bianchis here in Portland. I see them all the time on CL. So help me...help me please!!!! Thanks everyone!!
TJ
I have been jonesing for a celeste lugged Bianchi but am confused by all the different models between all the many years. I read in another post about the '87-'88 catalogue hierarchy rankings where the top Italian-made, Columbus-tubed frames were the Mondiale, then Superleggera, Giro, and Campione d'Italia. The Japanese-made, Ishitawa-tubed frames were the Limited, Brava, and sport SX.
What about all the others like the Superissima, Trofeo, Stelvio, TSX, Nuovo Alloro, Nuovo Racing, Nuovo etc etc!!! Sheesh, there are a lot of them!! Anyhow, I want to find a nicer, higher-end lugged Bianchi. Anything in Columbus SLX or SL. Did they make them in anything else (I assume Columbus TSX since they had a model called the TSX???) What frames should I be looking for?
When did they actually start making their steel frames with 130mm rear spacing??? What models are Reparto Corso but made in Asia (was it in Japan or China or Taiwan??)
There seems to be a lot of celeste Bianchis here in Portland. I see them all the time on CL. So help me...help me please!!!! Thanks everyone!!
TJ