Re: [CR]Early Bianchi lug question

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:39:54 -0500
From: Marcus Coles <marcoles@ody.ca>
To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Early Bianchi lug question
References: <387143.1981.qm@web51607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To: <387143.1981.qm@web51607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>


Art Link wrote:
> Could one of the Bianchi experts identify the frame vintage(early 1960's) and quality of the hook-lugged Bianchi shown on ebay # 140179976811 ?. Was this a basic Sport model or better quality frame? Plain forks without cut-outs in the crown sides,plain bottom bracket lugs,simple seat stay end caps make me wonder where it fits into the Bianchi product array of the time. Thanks, Art Link,San Antonio,TX,USA Art Link,San Antonio,TX.USA
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> Let me preface this by saying I'm no Bianchi expert, but a few have caught my interest over the years. Bianchi makes/made bikes from department store level on up. It looks like a mid to late 70's sport model to me, probably low to mid-range. I would not be surprised if the head tube and lugs are a one piece casting.

Marcus Coles
London, Ontario, Canada