This Bianchi was sold to a fellow last month, but the would-be buyer
incurred some unforeseen financial problems so it is back for sale at a $50
discount to the already-low previous selling price! This beautiful Bianchi
frame with matching fork has been built up and subsequently taken down, but
has never been ridden. It was bought as a complete bike with most of the
components removed leaving the frame, fork, and headset for sale.
This Bianchi Trofeo frame measures 55cm from the center of the bottom
bracket to the center of the top tube, or 56.5cm from the center of the
bottom bracket to the top of the seat or top tube, with a 55.5cm top tube.
The fork is a unicrown 1" threaded type. The frame and fork are painted a
stunning metallic pearl Bianchi Celeste with tealish blue decals.absolutely
beautiful. The color is so pretty in the sunlight it almost seems as if it
is still wet! This version of the signature Bianchi Celeste color is much
richer and more appealing to most folks than the older flat Celeste color
Bianchi used on their frames. If you have not seen the new Bianchi Celeste
metallic pearl color scheme, you will be amazed at how pretty it is.
The frame is fully lugged using Bianchi Exclusive Dedacciai Superset-2 steel
tubing. The downtube is ovalized at the bottom bracket shell for both
stiffness when climbing and sprinting, and for strength. This frame and fork
were made in Italy by master craftsmen, and are a wonderful testament to
their bike building expertise. The rear chainstays measure a longish 42cm
for comfort and stability, with vertical dropouts that are 130mm wide. This
frame takes an English bottom bracket (even though it is Italian made), uses
a clamp-on front derailleur, has two sets of water bottle bosses, a pump
peg, and the rear brake cable is routed through split stops on the top tube.
There are some paint chips and shop wear on this frame from assembly and
display, but there is no rust and it is in wonderful condition. All of the
tubes and fork have been treated on the inside with Boeshield T9 rust
prevention spray.
What better way to start 2006 than to build up a classic Italian road bike?
$250 for the frame, fork, and headset professionally packed, shipped, and
insured. Buyer can also buy a new set of matching Look-compatible Bianchi
pedals for $40 more. Pictures available on request.