Group--- To start with, I am not a Bianchi expert. I do have several decal sets for the Specialissima, Paris Roubaix, Competitione, etc.--- but the set does not include a "made in Italy" decal. The name "Bianchi" is followed by a white script giving the model, such as Specialissima, etc. Even though the bike looks like a early '60s with the headset, etc., I think that a later model decal set was utilized. I also would have expected to see the round, brass Bianchi headbadge on this machine. My suspicions are that someone did a nice refurbishment of a great old bike, but used the wrong decals, lost the headbadge, and had very poor taste in colors. (I'll see what that stirs up! :-) Cheers---Nelson Miller--- Seattle
This is pretty, and while I'm no expert, I'd suggest that the only thing that looks odd to me is the "Made in Italy" decal on the seat tube. Anyone else think it looks too new?
David Bilenkey Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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> [mailto:classicrendezvous-admin@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Eric Elman
> Sent: October 27, 2002 4:03 PM
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]eBay Bianchi Specialissima - Correct??
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>
> Bianchi Experts,
>
> Please take a peek at the Bianchi frameset at the link below. I'm seeking
> conformation that the frameset is what the seller describes and if the
> decals are correct. Also, what components would this bike have originally
> had? Finally, has anyone purchased from this seller before and if so, was
> he/she accurate and honest to deal with?
>
> Thank you all in advance,
>
> Eric Elman
> Somers, CT
>
> http://ebay.com/