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jezmond
Two weeks ago I bought a bike (off ebay) for the first time in 30 years. A Bianchi Road bike.
I thought it was a great deal for this sort of thing until I cheerfully took it to the LBS to get a service. Needless to say there was a lot of tsk tsking at its decrepit state and a long list of replacements which easily tallied to more than the I’d paid for the bike. Returned home to find myself embarking on a crash course in bike culture and terminology and to see if I could get her running without spending more than its worth. There’s been a lot to learn.
I have managed to source a few of the parts required (hopefully the correct sort), a new crankset, a new 9-speed campagnolo cassette, a front wheel, but still need a rear campy wheel or wheelset thats compatible, and possible new seat, pedals, cables, tape, chain, brake pads.
Any help, suggestions welcome.