Bianchi Campione d'Italia Columbus road bike, 57cm - 1983

Introducing the classic Bianchi Campione d'Italia road bike in white, hailing from the 1983 catalog. This vintage gem features a charming patina on its original paint. Handcrafted in Italy, this bike is race-ready and equipped with classic Italian bike components mounted on a Columbus steel frame.

Key features:

• Frame & fork: Columbus Tretubi steel, 57cm, white
• Wheels: Miche Superfast hubs, Nashbar 700c rims, Goodyear Eagle F1 tires
• Brakes: Modolo Speedy caliper brakes and levers
• Cockpit: 3ttt Gimondi bars, Benotto tape, 3ttt Bianchi stem, Campagnolo Sport headset, Campagnolo Record Bianchi seatpost, Avocet Bianchi saddle
• Drivetrain: Avocet crankset, Campagnolo Record derailleurs and shifters, Regina 6-speed freewheel
• Pedals: Sold separately

Frame details:

• 57 cm (c-c) seat tube, 57 cm (c-c) top tube, 15.5 cm head tube
• 83 cm standover height
• 126 mm rear spacing, 100 mm front spacing
• 27.2 mm seat tube diameter, 22.2 mm fork steerer diameter
• All threads of Italian standard (less English thread freewheel and rear hub)
• Weight of 21.89 lbs (9.93 kg), including installed components

Seller's notes:

• The bike is pre-owned and is considered to be in good condition.
• The bike has been professionally serviced by a UBI certified bicycle technician.
• The bike has been fully overhauled with new grease, bearings, and components torqued to manufacturer specifications.
• All components with bearing races are in good condition and free of pitting.
• New chain, bar tape, brake hoods, cables, housing, tires, and tubes have been installed.
• The front and rear wheels are trued and tensioned - recently hand built with new DT Swiss spokes and nipples.
• The rear derailleur is equipped with new unbranded 10t jockey wheels.
• The 3ttt stem is in original condition - polished, painted and pantographed with the 1980s Bianchi logo.
• The Avocet saddle shows signs of regular use, with areas of the vinyl lifting at the bottom.
• The paint has been touched up in some areas and shows signs of normal wear and tear commensurate with age.
• The inside of the frame tubes have been coated with frame saver (e.g., LPS 3 rust inhibitor).