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Perfect thanks ubegrube for the info.
I’ve been edging towards the same conclusion after a couple of days of reading.
The owner is more an appreciator than an enthusiast, and seems to want to move it on. Thanks for the price guides, gives me a good ball park to go back to him with.
Cheers
Jonny*got to love a bored stockbroker, to keep other 1%ers in the 1% with falsely inflated markets...............
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@davidual so you just dislike Deltas? As both models look the same, aside from external springs on CdA.......!
No one want to drop a ballpark figure on it?
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Yes I think the pointy ones are either Pista or Aero models.
So the frame dates between 1985-1987 and from my readings the tubing is equivalent to Columbus SL butted variety, but generally agreed as a bit of a 2 year Bianchi mystery, I’d need to dismantle/chop up to find out for defs.
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How interesting!
Thanks for the replies and details!So in summary - nice wall art or a waste of nice parts and break it?
Below is a pic of the frame sticker, is the tubing a Bianchi branded OTP Columbus tubing? Could only find a catalogue scan from Japan with specs.
I wondered if the paint was original, as it has blue lined lugs? If it’s been redone it’s a fairly proper job but maybe with a slightly off paint code (aren’t there 3 Bianchi Celeste’s)
I spoke to him yesterday and he seems keen to sell, any ball park price thoughts for an uninspiring “Celeste-ish” Bianchi with fancy trimmings? Or is it a matter of “whatever someone will pay”?
Thanks again to the inputters
Cheers
Jonny -
My new neighbour noticed I was a cyclist and asked me to have a look at his bike. He wants some info on it - think he took it in part exchange (as he liked the look of it) for a classic Italian motorbike, years ago and been hanging on his wall since. (He owns a classic European motorbike sourcing/selling company).
I’ve done a little research, as my Bianchi knowledge is slim at best.
This is what I’ve found so far:Bianchi Rekord 910 S - German market frame rebuilt (originally Shimano 600) with full Campag Chorus groupset (early 90’s ??) right down to the pedals (with matching clips & as new straps!), engraved seatpost, Celeste Ti Flight, original Celeste Bianchi Silica Impero frame pump, Chorus hubs on Mavic Open Pro AND mint Delta brakes, Cinelli bars+stem.
It’s in great condition, everything seem as new.
He’s asking if he should sell it, as he’s never ridden it and is just wall art.Can anyone help with the back story/more info (from selling vintage motorbikes, he values the background), to me it’s like those Ferrari Dino’s you find in a barn in Texas.
The forum has had a few tatty Rekords sell (£300-600) and steel-vintage.com in Germany sold a few older set up ones sell for up to $3500. And eBay loves a mint Delta brakeset for $1500+ LOL
Can anyone fill in some blanks?
Cheers
Jonny
I've turned into a Kinesis fan, on my 2nd one.
Aithein for 4 years, superb everything, handling, comfort, not just a crit bike - a weapon. Clocked up 10,000miles in Austalia on it - then came back to the UK and snapped it on an innocuous commute (at the downtube!?!?)
Now a CX1, purely for the larger tyre clearance (and if I ever give in and do disks) - and yes I dropped the Aithein forks on there to sort the relaxed geometry.
Good frames and great value!