[CR] Bianchi Question (WAS: RE: Bianchi Competizione FS on ebay)

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From: "Jon Spangler" <jonswriter@att.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:32:38 -0700
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Cc: dave martinez <dmart84815@yahoo.com>
Subject: [CR] Bianchi Question (WAS: RE: Bianchi Competizione FS on ebay)


Listers,

I think I have seen Bianchis of a similar vintage on ebay that had 54 CM (or longer) top tubes in the same short (51-52 CM c-c) seat tube length.

Was I imagining things, or did Bianchi make road frames with longer TTs than Dave's very nice frame?

Here is the link to Dave's recent auction:

http://ebay.com/<blah>

If I were looking for long-TT Bianchis (51-2 CM seat x 54-or-longer TTs) in my short-frame sizing, what year(s) or model(s) should I keep an eye out for?

Thanks,

Jon Spangler still trying to get our house on the market but taking an ill-advised break in Alameda, CA USA

Dave,

Your Bianchi frame just oozes patina and history. Nice photos, and a nice job of preserving the frame in its original glory.

I would be sorely tempted if the TT were 1-2 CM longer....

Thanks for the eye candy!

Jon Spangler

Alameda, CA USA

On Oct 18, 2009, at 12:31 AM, <classicrendezvous- request@bikelist.org> <classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org> wrote:
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:08:26 -0700
> From: dave martinez <dmart84815@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [CR] 60s Bianchi and 70s Raleigh Pro frames on Ebay
> To: CR List <ClassicRendezvous@bikelist.org>
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> Hello All,
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> I have just listed the following frames on Ebay:
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> Early 60s Bianch Competizione frame 52cm c-c, #180421235668.
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> Early 70s Raleigh Professional frame 22 1/4" c-t, #180421245514.
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> Go?get 'em!
> ?
> Regards,
> David Martinez
> Fremont Ca
> US of A?

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