1984 BIANCHI LIMITED ROAD RACER
"While Bianchi is best known as an Italian brand, they were having bicycles built in Japan to their specifications for several years in the 1980s. These were particularly nice bikes, with better workmanship than the Italian models."
So says the late bike guru Sheldon Brown about Bianchi bikes made in Japan. Visit www.sheldonbrown.com for more info.
The Limited was an exceptional bike in the Bianchi line-up. While they made higher tier bikes they also made a slew of much lower level machines. The Limited was often purchased by serious riders who didn't have sponsorship. They bought the Limited out of their own funds. This limited uses a very fine Japanese made Ishiwata 022 tubing. All tubes including the stays are double butted Cr Mo. This Bianchi Limited looks to have almost all it's original components based on some web research. The only thing I think was changed is the brake levers. These levers are aero versions with the brake cable neatly hidden under the bar tape - much cleaner look and less cable to get your hands tangled in.
COMPONENT DETAILS
Ishiwata 022 Cr Mo Lugged Steel Frame
Cut out Frame Lugs - Some Nicely Thinned
Suntour Cyclone MkII Derailleurs
Araya Anodized Rims with Spoke Eyelets
Turbo Triathlon Seat with Leather Cover
Takagi 170mm Crank with 52,42 Chainrings
6-speed rear freewheel with 13-24 gearing
Dia Comp 500 Brake Calipers and Areo Levers
Cinelli Stem, SR Bars and Seat post
CONDITION?
I believe this bike has all the original Bianchi Limited parts except for the areo brake levers - and that's a nice upgrade. The Ishiwata 022 tubing was some of the best in the world. Both front and rear drop-outs are forged. The bike was washed down and the drive train was degreased. The long cut out lugs are very attractive along with Bianchi "B" engraving on the fork crown and seat stays. The original silver paint and decals are in very good condition. There are some scratches and slight surface rust from normal use. The period correct gumwall tires have good tread but do have age cracks. I installed brand new black cork bar tape that you wil be the first to use. The bike was ridden on a few shake down rides to be sure all was working and adjusted. Please be patient while the numerous detailed images load. I believe the best way assure your satisfaction is the liberal use of images to show every aspect of the bike. I hope you enjoy them!
WILL IT FIT ME?
This bike is for a medium height rider. The seat tube is 52 cm from center of bottom bracket to top of seat tube. The top tube measures about 53 cm from center to center. The standover is about 30 3/4". Crank is 170 mm. You want to make sure your inseam (measured from floor to crotch with shoes on) will allow some clearance over the top tube. For more details about bike fit please visit this site: Colorado Cyclist - Bike Fit
TERMS
Successful bidder pays immby cash upon delivery. I will ship this bike for a $50 shipping charge in the continental U.S. I will expertly pack this bike at no extra charge, unlike others who take them to a bike shop for a $25 additional charge.
Closer side view of the Bianchi, original paint is in nice condition.
This shows how the aero brake levers and new cork bar tape.
Here is an image of the cut out frame lugs and the "B" engraving on fork crown.
Turbo Triathlon seat with leather cover.
Takagi crank and 52,42 chainrings.
Suntour Cyclone MkII was second from top of the line. Good stuff!
More detail of the engraved seat stays. Seat post is an SR Laprade with fluting.
Here is what you will see in the cockpit. Cinelli stem, freshly wrapped bars.
Sticker explaining the great tubing that went into this frame..
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