Tony,
The two small holes in the drive side dropout are for mounting the
Campagnolo Portacatena mechanism. There is plenty to be found about that in the
archives: http://search.bikelist.org/
Given that these dropouts were common from about 1977-80, sometimes a bit later, I'm guessing that your serial number represents a 1979 build ... but I don't know jack about Bianchis. Sounds like a nice bike...
Ciao, Mark Agree Southfield MI USA ~ ~ ~
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:56:46 -0700 From: Anthony Taylor <ajft1942@yahoo.com> Subject: [CR] Bianchi To: _Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org_ (mailto:Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org)
Hi all,
I recently posted for help in dating a Bianchi frame, but I was a bit premature.
Well, I received it today. Bought it on ebay. If the seller is a listmember, this frame is fantastic! The paint is 99/100, and the chrome is the same. One could believe that it had never been ridden. I had originally wanted this to build into a period daily rider, but it is way too nice for that. I will have to rethink how to make the most of it. A static show bike would be a waste.
The frame number is"1.M 7995". It has chromed Campy dropouts, and I notice two small threaded holes in the right rear dropout. Anybody know what they could have been for? The decals are the -Bianchi- type in wine red and gold. I have never seen that color used before. On the top tube, and left chain stay it says"-- TIPO CORSE -- 28 -- T -- also in wine red.
I would appreciate any information on this frame that anybody can provide.
Many thanks.
Tony Taylor
Manchester NH