Not trying to be negative nelly here but back then Suntour shifted better and even Shimano. But Campy is the most iconic and nothing tops the quality and bearing surfaces. John
Those Campagnolo components are just so beautiful... And thank you for using period-correct Italian components on that beautiful Italian frame, it just seems so perfect from an aesthetic standpoint! Please keep up the great work and keep posting these amazing videos.
This brings back such memories. I worked in a bike shop in Boulder in 1978-1983 off and on, mostly so I could buy Campy parts at cost. I loved assembling and tuning up old full-campy racing bikes.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage No, Boulder Cyclesport, a shop that's no longer there. It was up on the Hill in the downstairs area that's mostly a food court now. Vecchio's didn't open until much later, in 2000.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage these videos are so motivating, two days after my comment i bought a '97 MegaX-PRO AL from someone's basement and started to restore it first time in my life :)
I love your build, I did the same with a Masi Grand Criterium. We have the same style except for the brake cables, aero-cables are such a cleaner look, and I've done it even with original Campi hoods. Keep up the good work.
That right there my friend is my dream bike. Absolutely stunning bicycle. Thank you for making this video. I hope one day, I get the chance to buy one and build it too.
Lucky find on the handlebars!...I've always wanted to see just how those leather wraps are sewn on...it seems incomprehensible!! But I'm really glad you're going to ride it...every bike deserves to be ridden, even if only on a perfect sunny day every once in a while!
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage hello John , i am Sutah here , from Malaysia ! Can I get some of your advice on what type of chemical is safe to use for remove rusty part on my classic steel bike ! Thank you for your kindness sharing and love your video and feel exited to see your collection 🤩
@@edwardtehtg Hi, Thanks for watching. I'm afraid that I'm not the best recourse for what you're looking for. I dont have any rusty bikes! I never have to remove rust!
It's just one cord with 2 ''needles''. Thread both sides from the outside for neatness at the bar end and get the 2 lengths equal and then its just over and under with each one, tensioning as you go until it's finished and tie it off with a single overhand knot, pulling both ends equally and the knot will go under the leather - tie a second overhand knot and again pull it under the leather then trim the ends.
Just discovered your channel this morning on your 1977 Bianchi build. Has to be one of the coolest garage set up's that I have seen with all the vintage bikes just beautiful!👍
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage In watching some of your video's I noticed that you have quite a few vintage parts and was wondering if you would consider selling a few specifically hubs.
I think the Frame can't be NOS from 77. This Frame is resprayed , you can see this on the Screws from Bottleholder and the new Decals . But i love this Frame . Thank you for showing .
I managed a bicycle dealership back in the 80s that sold Bianchi. Of course they had plenty of models from Asia. But the bikes from their factory in Milan were a treat. I love the Celeste green.
There was a local bike shop near the one I managed. It was called ABC Cyclery. They were a bianchi dealership and it was funny to see that 1/3 of the bikes were Celest! Thanks for watching.
Well built, if I may just a note, there is a mix of Nuovo record and Super record components. I know that 1977 Super Record rear derailleur is hard to find but I would have made the effort to complete the bicycle with a complete Super record groupset. Safe ride
OMG new old stock....wow! Hmm I am drooling, just wow very jealous. Im hoping to get my hands on a Bianchi in the new year, this has been a pleasure to watch. Thanks again buddy
Thanks so much for watching. I've wanted a Celeste green Italian made Bianchi since I started my collection. It was just hard to find one in the condition I desired!
NICE BUILD! My 'rich neighbor/friend' had an '83 Bianche in celeste green, looked exactly the same as your build here. 90% of the components were the same. For some reason they sold with almost but not quite full Campy NR gruppo, only difference the Modolo Speedy brakes (and 'maybe' cheaper non Campy pedals? Not sure.), and my friend had to (have his rich dad) buy him your same Campy Record brakes, cause he said the Modolo Speedys 'sucked'. OC he had to be the 1st to buy Look Pedals (PP56) in '85, a year before everyone else started buying them. I remember he had to drill 3 holes in each of his SIDI cycling cleats and tack in the 6 included spiked nuts to get the Look delta cleats to bolt on (black delta cleats w/o 'float' were only cleats available at the time). I also remember his SIDI cleats' soles delaminated from him repeatedly pulling up when climbing out of the saddle & sprinting. I was his 'poor neighbor/friend' who had to save $ for over a year doing yard work and odd jobs for 'rich folks in the neighborhood' to buy my 1st 'decent road bike' (an '86 Nashbar Road LP for $283 on sale [$765 on 2022 $]). I still have that bike. I believe Shogun made the frames for Bike Nashbar. My Nashbar was made in Japan w/triple butted Ishiwata tubing. The frame is strange, has the seatstays cross and braze onto the seattube and toptube making an ~ 8" triangle. Considering my frame's 25" (I'm 6' 4") this weird engineering makes this my stiffest steel bike, and rides the best of all my vintage bikes IMO. The geometry seems 1/2 '80s Sport Tourer' with 73° head/seattube angles & 40" wheelbase, not all out racing, but not 'sport touring' bike either. My only gripe with riding it today in my 50s is I could just BARELY fit 28mm Conti Gatorskins on the rear, having to file the brake bridge of frame a tad to get 1.5mm of clearance (I know, supposed to be minimum 3mm but not possible. Front 28mm gatorskin does have 3mm clearance). Gotta have 28mm tires since I'm a Clyde at 225 lbs. Back in HS I thought I had 'the sucky bike' but I was completely wrong. Nashbar made excellent bikes back in the 80s. My Nashbar came equipped with the typical mishmash of Suntour, Sugino & Dia-Compe components which all meshed together nicely. Same gearing as your Bianchi (2x6 sp: 42/52t 13-24t). I believe my old neighbor/friend still owns his Bianchi also, his with tubulars.
I remember shoes before they were Look compatible. It was some work to get them to work well! That triple triangle design of your Shogun was adopted by GT bicycles. They use that design now. It does increase stiffness. Alot of great framesets came out of Japan in the 80s. Many manufacturers went to Japan to source their framesets. Alot of that product was under rated back then. They are worth keeping and riding! Thanks for watching!
Magnificent! My first real bike was a Colnago Mexico in 1984 suntour superbe. When I could campy Nuevo record went on it. I preferred track pedals. Suntour was identical to Campy in use. Love that blue Colnago on the wall👍
Thanks. look on my channel you'll see a video on that Master PIU on the wall. Love the 84 Mexico. I have a Saronni red Corsa CX too.. videos are on the channel. Funny thing about your bike, the Suntour probably shifted better than the campy back then!
I had one with similar logos on the seat stays and fork crown. I searched all over for a serial no and the only place I could find is like yours, at the top of the seat tube on the drive side. Mine was 501. It was originally red and had been painted black with gold splatters, according the the seller the previous owner painted it that way to discourage theft. But it did have a nice compliment of Campagnolo group. I had it blasted and powder coated red, I just couldn't love the gold splatter. I have since moved it on to a good owner.
Yowser, what a lovely build 👌🏼 I’m not too shy to admit that classic Bianchi’s are my absolute favourite bikes. You’ve made my day with this gem, enjoy the ride 👌🏼👍🏼
Pace was good, one or two video clips I felt you could have made a bit shorter (like tightening the crank bolts) but you had a great bike as subject matter so it kept me watching all the way through 👍🏼
@@BuffsVintageBikes Thanks I appreciate that. Originally this was 3 minutes longer. I cut and cut and cut..used fast forward etc.. lol Thanks for the feedback
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage I hear you, I always sit with the same problem, what to cut and what to leave. The average view duration on my videos are around 5min and my videos are all over 10min so people’s attention span is really small. They want to be entertained and it’s not the easiest task when you’re restoring something 🥴 Take care and thanks for the great content 👍🏼
Hi John, great video have only just seen it, lovely bike, I had a Bianchi in the early 80s and looking to getting another one, just one thing I think the front derailleur is post 78/79 as it has a lip on the front plate. Looking forward to seeing some more vids, also nice to see you have some bikes from my neck of the woods the UK.
Good catch on that front derailleur. Im looking for a period correct in NOS condition. I'll give it a switch once I find one! Thanks for watching. Love my Raleighs and Mercians!
My Eddy Merckx is an 85' pro I believe . made in Belgium Columbus tubes but as I mentioned I lost/stolen the parts while it was stripped for over haul...I got it from a unpaid storage unit bid . $250 ...frame and fork original mavic wheels ..... before I stripped it I rode about 800-1000 miles on it and it's so fun ...need modular carbon tho , stuff insane. BTW you know your stuff !!! All the vintage info is especially cool 😎 cheers
Thanks. One reason I have this channel is that I learn so much. I know a lot about the bikes but the views know much more! I love learning more as I go on.
I have a Racing Department 1995 TSX UL frame and fork, that I raced from 1995 to 2000. I believe that 1995 was the last year that they made steel frames in their racing department. After that, it was Ti, and then, finally, carbon. I built it up with Campy Chorus 8 speed Ergo. 8 speed Campy allowed me to use all of my old 7 speed race wheels, because it would index perfectly with the Sachs freewheels. You just had to block off the last shift on the derailleur stop screws.
PS. That stem looks like a Cinelli 1A. Back then, Cinelli bars and stems were 26.2mm, instead of the standard 26.0mm. I've got some of those shift levers around in my parts box. I can't remember when Campy changed their BCD to 135mm, so that they could fit a 42 ring, but sometime in the 70's they could only take a 44 ring. At that time, the QR levers were straight, not curved.
Yes. You know your history. Campy would always fit the 42 with that 144 bolt patter. Most of my bikes have that crankset. If im not mistaken Cinelli had 26.4, 26.2 and the latest is 26.0.. Depends on the age of the stem right?? The wheelset is NOS from early 80s. Its not the correct Era.. Gosh cant get away with anything!! LOL Thanks for your good eye!
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Looks like I slipped up. That 135mm is for the semi modern cranks that could take a 39 ring. The 144mm BCD allowed a 42 ring (some people made a 41 that would fit on). My memory must be failing....My old Cinelli 1A bar and stem IS 26.4mm, not 26.2. After sitting unused for 15 years, I updated Bianchi, and now use it as a Sunday bike. I put on most of a Shimano 7700, 9 speed group, because I have lots of Shimano 8,9,10 speed wheels. The only things left on it are Campy, are the cranks, BB, headset, and an old friction type Super Record front derailleur (with the black links) For some strange reason, that friction front derailleur works well with a Shimano indexed left shifter.
Ive been watching your videos since I bought my Mercian a couple of years ago and spotted you had one or two also. Great collection and enjoyable videos. Keep up the good work from Derby. England.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage 1983 Olympic. Flamboyant red and gold. Nothing spectacular but all Mercians are special. I also have a 95 Bianchi veloce in similar NOS condition to yours. Loved watching the build. Nice.
John, beautiful bike! One side note, even though you live in the Chicago area (iirc), you still live in “the first world”, ergo, any and all of your problems/ issues will always be “first world problems” 🤷♂️ Keep up the work & channel, always enjoy your vids!!
Hi John, perhaps the frame number is on the stearing tube. I had the same situation on my 1969 Bob Jackson and the guys on the factory told me to check thare.I hope will help>
Beautiful bike! It's always so nice to work with the good parts with quality bearings, good threads, etc., especially when you also have to deal with some other parts that barely function when new. There might not have been time (or need) to mention it, but when installing a chain pin, it may be necessary to use the upper position on the chain tool to avoid/fix a stiff link. I'm not sure how many folks out there have ever installed a chain without a master link.
3.6 looks like half of the serial number to me. On my 1982 (1981 build) Campione d'Italia, the S/N wraps around the seat lug, with 1.M on one side and 9914 on the other.
I don't shame you at all regarding your wheel/tire choice. There is nothing wrong with modern high end clinchers! I gave up tubulars when I moved to north coastal San Diego and discovered goat head thorns. :(
Thanks! yeah. Not a huge fan of the sew ups. I would like to find another period correct wheelset for mid to late 70s. I could use those wheels on something else!
Given that grease over time, especially over forty years congeals, of course you did FULLY disassemble the entire BB, as well, the headset, FULLY clean out all parts, FULLY relubricate and reassemble, right......? You lightly honed out the seat tube, right? You assessed BB final setting of the adjustable cup via 360 ("12/3/6/9" O'clock) degree rotation of drive side before you mounted the left crank, right? Given the age of the NOS hubs, they were also disassembled and relubed, reset with pre-load gap for final proper bearing pressure once clamped down with proper QR closure, right? The Regina was, of course, fully cleaned and relubed, right? Rear triangle assessed for alignment, right? Fogging all 11 tubes not necessary but beneficial before assembly. Entire 1-A stem bolt assembly FULLY tagged with anti-seize on all surfaces, as well, steering tube I.D., 1-A O.D. before assembly, right? Clear protective tape underneath the cable guides is always a good idea. So too, fully disassembling the pedals before mounting and regreasing both sets of bearings as the grease has congealed. It's always a sound idea to lightly lubricate upper and lower RD pivot bolts and lubricate/oil the pulleys. The Nuovo Record derailleur is in fact correct for that frameset.
The answer to most of your questions is "NOPE" That overhaul will probably take place this winter. I was just doing a nice before and after build. Looks like you have all the makings of an excellent overhaul video. Come on by the shop and we can do one!!!
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Yeaahh… I Do… So Super Freaking Much… Why Though ??? ??? ??? Is There A GiveAway Of Some Kind ??? ??? ??? P.S… My Neighbour Back Home In India 🇮🇳 Used To Have The Exact Same One I Think, I Ever Since I First Saw It, I Have Always Craved For One Of My Very Own… It’s 100 % Pure Riding Perfection…
I usually set someone off by doing that. I do it with just a tad bit.. I just wet it. I have good results over the last 42 years of doing so.. Thanks for watching.
What a sweet bike and great way to document it. Care to disclose what a project like this costs or if there are similar NOS opportunities that aren't as spendy? Thanks!
I can tell you that I underpaid for the frameset, bars and stem together all NOS was $1425. The wheels were NOS and $300. Other used campy stuff you can probably look up. Some I had on hand. I have equity in this bike which is nice. Thanks for watching.
Great build. So cool to see in such good nick. I have a Bianchi Pista Peroni edition that has the same livery with the accents slashes on the B and I. Any idea on the logo meanings? Or eras??? Bianchi have so many different versions/fonts.
Yo, just look at your seat-lug for the serial number to see its not a 1977 model, but a 1976 model, which would have come with NR grouppo. So much for flashing a 77 SR rear derailleur, but its still a vey nice bike. Great mechanical and youtube ability but you might need to spend a few bucks for new glasses my friend.
Thanks! I've been corrected on the model year. Funny. When I purchased it and showed off the frame to some Campagknowitalls they a went with the 77 year. I guess I should work harder confirming it huh? As per glasses. Im blind as a bat. Thanks
Firstly, beautiful bike John. Do you know a good resource to find out the age and model of an older Bianchi bike? The only bike I have is an older Bianchi road bike, I’m guessing a bit newer than this one (probably 80s) and not Celeste but more of a cobalt blue. Would love to know the exact age and model as it’s still in pretty good condition and I love the thing.
Actually I don't have a great resource for that. Bike. Forums.net is a great resource. Post the bike and a bunch of campagknowitalls will assist you. Lol
Loved Loved the video😊 I am actually trying to look at any vintage Bianchi video and resto I can find.😂 The Covid shut down led me to my new hobby, on top of my many other endeavors I get into. I am looking to find a resto like the one am doing now-because it is a rare bird I came across and I love this bike so much I had no choice but to restore it. I am just getting frustrated to the fact that finding parts for it is futile.😔 But we do what we can, for what we have…,right? 😊🎃 I will keep watching your projects🙃☮️👈🏽
If you're very patient, you can keep looking around and find a rough bicycle with a decent campagnolo group that is worth shining up. I've been doing that forever. This was an easy rest. Oh because there was no restoration lol. It was all new old stock. Just pricey
the way gas prices are people will buy more bikes I saw it one year bike shops were selling bikes at a rapid rate to the point cars weren't selling I had to laugh I loved it hooray for the bike I still have my 15 speed Schwinn now gas prices 5.00 a gallon bike shops are doing a spectacular job they are selling like hot cakes great for the bike industry too bad Schwinn is out of business
the loss of feel riding with clinchers versus the original sew ups is massive...sew ups provide a far and away better ride for the purist...perhaps try those bad boy sew ups again? My guess is you'd drive differently from what you did as a young man, and the sew ups are better now too. As someone who'se done this very same thing with an early 70's Campy Atala, I can say clinchers were a big mistake. Too much loss of Ferrari like road feel.
Many would definitely agree with you. Im sure that I'll ride one bike with tubulars this coming season. I have several wheelsets and bikes that they would work on.
People bust my chops constantly. Im used to it. Years ago I was taught to make sure that they are wet. I dont put a coating. What say you? Maybe I'll learn something. Ive been doing that for 40 years on hundreds of bicycles and my cranks are always tight and and firm.
Alan build is something I shall look forward to. I like the build video. You took your original walk through format and built it while giving details. For me you can never provide enough details. From BB to Saddle, I like to know every spec. Great info shared on what correct Record RD would be for the Bianchi.
You have to search! Takes time. I go to bike forums, Facebook groups, bike swaps and ebay. You'll find what you want if you keep looking. Thanks for watching.
Nothing works better than campag
Not trying to be negative nelly here but back then Suntour shifted better and even Shimano. But Campy is the most iconic and nothing tops the quality and bearing surfaces. John
BIANCHI-CAMPAGNOLO 👍👍❤❤
You wouldn't put Dura-Ace on that thing would you???
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Castellano.
Absolutelty gorgeous….Long live Fausto Coppi….
Id love to find a Minty Coppi labeled frameset
Those Campagnolo components are just so beautiful...
And thank you for using period-correct Italian components on that beautiful Italian frame, it just seems so perfect from an aesthetic standpoint!
Please keep up the great work and keep posting these amazing videos.
I appreciate you watching. Always trying to learn what people like. Just trying to make interesting Vintage bicycle Comfort TV.
Don’t apologize for riding them. Enjoy them. Being a museum curator and preserving them for the next guy when you pass on isn’t as much fun.
Some I ride, some I dont. They are all a lot of fun.
That place looks like bicycle heaven.
Didn't Campagnolo make wheels back then, I remember my first bike back in the 70s had Campy wheels.
If they did they were not that popular. I somewhat remember them coming out in the early 80s but I could be wrong.
AMBROSIO did too! Always wondered if they were popular like MAVIC???
This brings back such memories. I worked in a bike shop in Boulder in 1978-1983 off and on, mostly so I could buy Campy parts at cost. I loved assembling and tuning up old full-campy racing bikes.
Did you work for Vecchios?
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage No, Boulder Cyclesport, a shop that's no longer there. It was up on the Hill in the downstairs area that's mostly a food court now. Vecchio's didn't open until much later, in 2000.
@@pcalvinski whenever I'm in Boulder I make sure I go into vecchio's and University. They have a lot of vintage bikes
Beautiful looking bike. The Celeste is always iconic.
This video is the best thing to watch after a long busy day, so relaxing and beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it. That's my aim actually. Comfort TV for bikees
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage these videos are so motivating, two days after my comment i bought a '97 MegaX-PRO AL from someone's basement and started to restore it first time in my life :)
great you have the crank bolt caps...first thing ditched by racers.
Nice build and a beautiful bike. Every collection needs an iconic Celeste #227 Reparto Corsa Bianchi!
Ive been dying for one for ages! I had to find one in great shape. I didnt count on a NOS. I got lucky
Beautiful build, they don't make them like that anymore so much more style and personality in the frame and components, thanks for sharing!
I agree. Beats the plastic bikes! lol
Great item! Would highly recommend!
Nice bike John
I love your build, I did the same with a Masi Grand Criterium. We have the same style except for the brake cables, aero-cables are such a cleaner look, and I've done it even with original Campi hoods. Keep up the good work.
Lovely bike John or what ! dig the paint colour 1st class components all of it .
What a great video! After 50 years, I still have all of my old Campy tools. It makes me want to build some bikes! What a trip down Memory Lane…
So glad you enjoyed it. Check out my many other vids. Lots of rebuilds and others!
Great find and video. Classy bike
Thanks!
Beautiful bike, good job on the build vid. Very enjoyable to watch.
Thank you very much!
A real beauty! I love the handlebars with leather.
That right there my friend is my dream bike. Absolutely stunning bicycle. Thank you for making this video. I hope one day, I get the chance to buy one and build it too.
Just wonderful - dreambike of my youth!
Mine as well! Thanks for watching.
Lucky find on the handlebars!...I've always wanted to see just how those leather wraps are sewn on...it seems incomprehensible!! But I'm really glad you're going to ride it...every bike deserves to be ridden, even if only on a perfect sunny day every once in a while!
Hi, The Handlebars and stem were sold to me by the seller of the frameset. They were made for each other.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage hello John , i am Sutah here , from Malaysia ! Can I get some of your advice on what type of chemical is safe to use for remove rusty part on my classic steel bike ! Thank you for your kindness sharing and love your video and feel exited to see your collection 🤩
@@edwardtehtg Hi, Thanks for watching. I'm afraid that I'm not the best recourse for what you're looking for. I dont have any rusty bikes! I never have to remove rust!
It's just one cord with 2 ''needles''. Thread both sides from the outside for neatness at the bar end and get the 2 lengths equal and then its just over and under with each one, tensioning as you go until it's finished and tie it off with a single overhand knot, pulling both ends equally and the knot will go under the leather - tie a second overhand knot and again pull it under the leather then trim the ends.
Liked the build ! Good work . Thanks
THank you!
Really like your work and videos. Keep up the great work. Thanks
Thanks. more videos coming soon!
You are super person. On the wall I see red guerciotti. I have the same one. Red aluminium on. Campagnolo parts.😊
Thank you, there is a video on that Guerciotti if you look at my channel. Thanks for watching
your on to something big here congratulations💋💋💋
Thank you! 🤗
Stunning bike, and a very interesting, easy-to-follow video.
Thanks. Just trying to make interesting "comfort" tv
Just DAMN!!
Like it? its my favorite.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Yes! A beaut!
Congratulations. Beautiful!!!
Thank you!!
Congratulations on the careful and neat assembly of this iconic Bianchi model. This Brazilian's dream here. Hugs!
Thank you. I appreciate you watching
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage It's ready for classic bike events like the L' Eroica.
Just discovered your channel this morning on your 1977 Bianchi build. Has to be one of the coolest garage set up's that I have seen with all the vintage bikes just beautiful!👍
Thanks so much. I appreciate you watching. It's a work in progress!
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage In watching some of your video's I noticed that you have quite a few vintage parts and was wondering if you would consider selling a few specifically hubs.
Great vid, really enjoyed it! My dream bike, made the year I was born.
Thanks! Glad you liked it! Its a great bike
What a beauty!
Thanks. It's a favorite.
Such a beautiful bicycle.
Its a favorite for sure!
Well, that's the bike I really want. Beautiful things, sir. Congratulations.
Thanks! Lucky find!
Love the video. Beautiful bike!
Thanks!
simplismente linda tudo original e não a palavras para descrever a minha emoção, porque e muito linda e amo essa bike parabens pela sua bianchi.
Im so glad you enjoyed it.
I think the Frame can't be NOS from 77. This Frame is resprayed , you can see this on the Screws from Bottleholder and the new Decals . But i love this Frame . Thank you for showing .
I managed a bicycle dealership back in the 80s that sold Bianchi. Of course they had plenty of models from Asia. But the bikes from their factory in Milan were a treat. I love the Celeste green.
There was a local bike shop near the one I managed. It was called ABC Cyclery. They were a bianchi dealership and it was funny to see that 1/3 of the bikes were Celest! Thanks for watching.
Hi there!So many beautiful details on this bike!Wow...simply stunning looking bike!👍
Thanks. It's a favorite!
its poetry genius thank you
John, you remind me of someone...... Me 🤣
We're like kids when it comes to bikes.
Thank you Mario, you single-handedly increased my video view count. Lol
gorgeous bike, well-made video. Thanks.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Great video and channel. Glad I came across it. Subscribed!
Welcome! Glad you found me. Share the vids with other retro bike geeks please! Thanks for watching.
Well built, if I may just a note, there is a mix of Nuovo record and Super record components. I know that 1977 Super Record rear derailleur is hard to find but I would have made the effort to complete the bicycle with a complete Super record groupset. Safe ride
Still searching for that derailleur. Hard to find one that isn't half the national debt lol
awesome video.
OMG new old stock....wow! Hmm I am drooling, just wow very jealous. Im hoping to get my hands on a Bianchi in the new year, this has been a pleasure to watch. Thanks again buddy
Thanks so much for watching. I've wanted a Celeste green Italian made Bianchi since I started my collection. It was just hard to find one in the condition I desired!
A real beauty.
You nailed it guy! What a beautiful build
Thanks so much!
Really very nice 😎
Thanks a lot 😊
Wow. Awesome
Nice build John. You're right about the SR rear derailleur prices. I looked for years for one at a sane price.
Hi, now someone is telling me the bike is from 76.. that changes everything.. well see
RIDE that bad boy!!!
I know. I'll probably end up riding it for sure.
Nice build! Looks outstanding and I would have to ride it also!
Honestly. I haven't ridden it. The frameset, cockpit, wheels and such are all new old stock.. I'll end up getting on it soon.
Very nice!
Thanks!
Very nice bike
Work on the audio and get it right.
Always looking to improve. Thanks for watching.
Sending my full support Sir God bless you sir🙏 from Philippines
Thank you. Thanks for watching and prayers.
NICE BUILD! My 'rich neighbor/friend' had an '83 Bianche in celeste green, looked exactly the same as your build here. 90% of the components were the same. For some reason they sold with almost but not quite full Campy NR gruppo, only difference the Modolo Speedy brakes (and 'maybe' cheaper non Campy pedals? Not sure.), and my friend had to (have his rich dad) buy him your same Campy Record brakes, cause he said the Modolo Speedys 'sucked'. OC he had to be the 1st to buy Look Pedals (PP56) in '85, a year before everyone else started buying them. I remember he had to drill 3 holes in each of his SIDI cycling cleats and tack in the 6 included spiked nuts to get the Look delta cleats to bolt on (black delta cleats w/o 'float' were only cleats available at the time). I also remember his SIDI cleats' soles delaminated from him repeatedly pulling up when climbing out of the saddle & sprinting. I was his 'poor neighbor/friend' who had to save $ for over a year doing yard work and odd jobs for 'rich folks in the neighborhood' to buy my 1st 'decent road bike' (an '86 Nashbar Road LP for $283 on sale [$765 on 2022 $]). I still have that bike. I believe Shogun made the frames for Bike Nashbar. My Nashbar was made in Japan w/triple butted Ishiwata tubing. The frame is strange, has the seatstays cross and braze onto the seattube and toptube making an ~ 8" triangle. Considering my frame's 25" (I'm 6' 4") this weird engineering makes this my stiffest steel bike, and rides the best of all my vintage bikes IMO. The geometry seems 1/2 '80s Sport Tourer' with 73° head/seattube angles & 40" wheelbase, not all out racing, but not 'sport touring' bike either. My only gripe with riding it today in my 50s is I could just BARELY fit 28mm Conti Gatorskins on the rear, having to file the brake bridge of frame a tad to get 1.5mm of clearance (I know, supposed to be minimum 3mm but not possible. Front 28mm gatorskin does have 3mm clearance). Gotta have 28mm tires since I'm a Clyde at 225 lbs. Back in HS I thought I had 'the sucky bike' but I was completely wrong. Nashbar made excellent bikes back in the 80s. My Nashbar came equipped with the typical mishmash of Suntour, Sugino & Dia-Compe components which all meshed together nicely. Same gearing as your Bianchi (2x6 sp: 42/52t 13-24t). I believe my old neighbor/friend still owns his Bianchi also, his with tubulars.
I remember shoes before they were Look compatible. It was some work to get them to work well! That triple triangle design of your Shogun was adopted by GT bicycles. They use that design now. It does increase stiffness. Alot of great framesets came out of Japan in the 80s. Many manufacturers went to Japan to source their framesets. Alot of that product was under rated back then. They are worth keeping and riding! Thanks for watching!
MA 40❤️❤️❤️❤️....btw is that you on the poster in the background ? Stunning build, makes my Trek 560 look like a scrapyard dog 😆👍
There are no scrapyard dogs! I had a 560 for a while in 83. Loved it. It had suntour blueline on it. great bike.
Magnificent! My first real bike was a Colnago Mexico in 1984 suntour superbe. When I could campy Nuevo record went on it. I preferred track pedals. Suntour was identical to Campy in use.
Love that blue Colnago on the wall👍
Thanks. look on my channel you'll see a video on that Master PIU on the wall. Love the 84 Mexico. I have a Saronni red Corsa CX too.. videos are on the channel. Funny thing about your bike, the Suntour probably shifted better than the campy back then!
I had one with similar logos on the seat stays and fork crown. I searched all over for a serial no and the only place I could find is like yours, at the top of the seat tube on the drive side. Mine was 501. It was originally red and had been painted black with gold splatters, according the the seller the previous owner painted it that way to discourage theft. But it did have a nice compliment of Campagnolo group. I had it blasted and powder coated red, I just couldn't love the gold splatter. I have since moved it on to a good owner.
Yowser, what a lovely build 👌🏼 I’m not too shy to admit that classic Bianchi’s are my absolute favourite bikes. You’ve made my day with this gem, enjoy the ride 👌🏼👍🏼
Thanks. I appreciate it. Curious how you felt about the pace and contents of the vid. My first build so looking for feedback. Thanks!
Pace was good, one or two video clips I felt you could have made a bit shorter (like tightening the crank bolts) but you had a great bike as subject matter so it kept me watching all the way through 👍🏼
@@BuffsVintageBikes Thanks I appreciate that. Originally this was 3 minutes longer. I cut and cut and cut..used fast forward etc.. lol
Thanks for the feedback
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage I hear you, I always sit with the same problem, what to cut and what to leave. The average view duration on my videos are around 5min and my videos are all over 10min so people’s attention span is really small. They want to be entertained and it’s not the easiest task when you’re restoring something 🥴 Take care and thanks for the great content 👍🏼
@@BuffsVintageBikes Thanks. Yes my average is about 50 percent as well.
Hi John, I loved the video! With the amount and quality of the bikes you have this is great content, looking forward to more build videos!
Thank you. A bunch more coming!
Hi John, great video have only just seen it, lovely bike, I had a Bianchi in the early 80s and looking to getting another one, just one thing I think the front derailleur is post 78/79 as it has a lip on the front plate. Looking forward to seeing some more vids, also nice to see you have some bikes from my neck of the woods the UK.
Good catch on that front derailleur. Im looking for a period correct in NOS condition. I'll give it a switch once I find one! Thanks for watching. Love my Raleighs and Mercians!
My Eddy Merckx is an 85' pro I believe . made in Belgium Columbus tubes but as I mentioned I lost/stolen the parts while it was stripped for over haul...I got it from a unpaid storage unit bid . $250 ...frame and fork original mavic wheels ..... before I stripped it I rode about 800-1000 miles on it and it's so fun ...need modular carbon tho , stuff insane. BTW you know your stuff !!! All the vintage info is especially cool 😎 cheers
Thanks. One reason I have this channel is that I learn so much. I know a lot about the bikes but the views know much more! I love learning more as I go on.
I have a Racing Department 1995 TSX UL frame and fork, that I raced from 1995 to 2000. I believe that 1995 was the last year that they made steel frames in their racing department. After that, it was Ti, and then, finally, carbon. I built it up with Campy Chorus 8 speed Ergo. 8 speed Campy allowed me to use all of my old 7 speed race wheels, because it would index perfectly with the Sachs freewheels. You just had to block off the last shift on the derailleur stop screws.
PS. That stem looks like a Cinelli 1A. Back then, Cinelli bars and stems were 26.2mm, instead of the standard 26.0mm. I've got some of those shift levers around in my parts box.
I can't remember when Campy changed their BCD to 135mm, so that they could fit a 42 ring, but sometime in the 70's they could only take a 44 ring. At that time, the QR levers were straight, not curved.
Yes. You know your history. Campy would always fit the 42 with that 144 bolt patter. Most of my bikes have that crankset. If im not mistaken Cinelli had 26.4, 26.2 and the latest is 26.0.. Depends on the age of the stem right?? The wheelset is NOS from early 80s. Its not the correct Era.. Gosh cant get away with anything!! LOL Thanks for your good eye!
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Looks like I slipped up. That 135mm is for the semi modern cranks that could take a 39 ring. The 144mm BCD allowed a 42 ring (some people made a 41 that would fit on).
My memory must be failing....My old Cinelli 1A bar and stem IS 26.4mm, not 26.2.
After sitting unused for 15 years, I updated Bianchi, and now use it as a Sunday bike. I put on most of a Shimano 7700, 9 speed group, because I have lots of Shimano 8,9,10 speed wheels. The only things left on it are Campy, are the cranks, BB, headset, and an old friction type Super Record front derailleur (with the black links)
For some strange reason, that friction front derailleur works well with a Shimano indexed left shifter.
@@billkallas1762 in regards to the compatibility of that front derailleur and shifter. Sometimes you just get lucky lol
Ive been watching your videos since I bought my Mercian a couple of years ago and spotted you had one or two also. Great collection and enjoyable videos. Keep up the good work from Derby. England.
Hey. thanks for watching. Which Mercian do you have?
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage 1983 Olympic. Flamboyant red and gold. Nothing spectacular but all Mercians are special. I also have a 95 Bianchi veloce in similar NOS condition to yours. Loved watching the build. Nice.
magnifico ! Love the brown suede Rolls saddle. Perhaps the black buffalo hide would be even more over the top ? Nice work
Thanks. Actually. I may change some things to be more period correct. We'll see
John, beautiful bike! One side note, even though you live in the Chicago area (iirc), you still live in “the first world”, ergo, any and all of your problems/ issues will always be “first world problems” 🤷♂️
Keep up the work & channel, always enjoy your vids!!
Thanks. In the big scheme of things. Not having a NOS crankset is such a tiny concern. Doesn't even hit the roadmap of importance. lol
I would love to take that Italian machine for a spin !
Come on down to the garage. If you fit a 57-58cm frame. you can ride it.
The park cable cutting tool has an integral crimper too, does better job than needle nose pliers.
Hi John, perhaps the frame number is on the stearing tube. I had the same situation on my 1969 Bob Jackson and the guys on the factory told me to check thare.I hope will help>
Thanks for watching!. Some are saying it's a 76
I don't think the plain nuts you use were used to hold on the water bottle. Likely a domed type, more dressy.
Beautiful bike! It's always so nice to work with the good parts with quality bearings, good threads, etc., especially when you also have to deal with some other parts that barely function when new. There might not have been time (or need) to mention it, but when installing a chain pin, it may be necessary to use the upper position on the chain tool to avoid/fix a stiff link. I'm not sure how many folks out there have ever installed a chain without a master link.
Oh the stiff links happen. I had to shake it out. Not trying to make this a "how to" video. That would take hours on an entire build. lol
3.6 looks like half of the serial number to me.
On my 1982 (1981 build) Campione d'Italia, the S/N wraps around the seat lug, with 1.M on one side and 9914 on the other.
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Best bike ever made was the Bianchi SLX frame!
Lots of Bianchi fans would agree.
I don't shame you at all regarding your wheel/tire choice. There is nothing wrong with modern high end clinchers! I gave up tubulars when I moved to north coastal San Diego and discovered goat head thorns. :(
Thanks! yeah. Not a huge fan of the sew ups. I would like to find another period correct wheelset for mid to late 70s. I could use those wheels on something else!
Given that grease over time, especially over forty years congeals, of course you did FULLY disassemble the entire BB, as well, the headset, FULLY clean out all parts, FULLY relubricate and reassemble, right......? You lightly honed out the seat tube, right? You assessed BB final setting of the adjustable cup via 360 ("12/3/6/9" O'clock) degree rotation of drive side before you mounted the left crank, right?
Given the age of the NOS hubs, they were also disassembled and relubed, reset with pre-load gap for final proper bearing pressure once clamped down with proper QR closure, right? The Regina was, of course, fully cleaned and relubed, right? Rear triangle assessed for alignment, right? Fogging all 11 tubes not necessary but beneficial before assembly.
Entire 1-A stem bolt assembly FULLY tagged with anti-seize on all surfaces, as well, steering tube I.D., 1-A O.D. before assembly, right? Clear protective tape underneath the cable guides is always a good idea. So too, fully disassembling the pedals before mounting and regreasing both sets of bearings as the grease has congealed. It's always a sound idea to lightly lubricate upper and lower RD pivot bolts and lubricate/oil the pulleys. The Nuovo Record derailleur is in fact correct for that frameset.
The answer to most of your questions is "NOPE" That overhaul will probably take place this winter. I was just doing a nice before and after build. Looks like you have all the makings of an excellent overhaul video. Come on by the shop and we can do one!!!
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Install Campag cranks on square taper BB with *no* grease
I usually set someone off by doing that. I do it with just a tad bit.. I just wet it. I have good results over the last 42 years of doing so.. Thanks for watching.
What a sweet bike and great way to document it. Care to disclose what a project like this costs or if there are similar NOS opportunities that aren't as spendy? Thanks!
I can tell you that I underpaid for the frameset, bars and stem together all NOS was $1425. The wheels were NOS and $300. Other used campy stuff you can probably look up. Some I had on hand. I have equity in this bike which is nice. Thanks for watching.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage wow, that's way less than expected. Very nice bike!
Great build. So cool to see in such good nick. I have a Bianchi Pista Peroni edition that has the same livery with the accents slashes on the B and I. Any idea on the logo meanings? Or eras??? Bianchi have so many different versions/fonts.
Not really up on that. IDK. Thanks for watching.
Yo, just look at your seat-lug for the serial number to see its not a 1977 model, but a 1976 model, which would have come with NR grouppo. So much for flashing a 77 SR rear derailleur, but its still a vey nice bike. Great mechanical and youtube ability but you might need to spend a few bucks for new glasses my friend.
Thanks! I've been corrected on the model year. Funny. When I purchased it and showed off the frame to some Campagknowitalls they a went with the 77 year. I guess I should work harder confirming it huh? As per glasses. Im blind as a bat.
Thanks
Maybe you can help me with dating a Colnago Super painted in Saronni red frame. The right dropout has a few serial numbers. Respond if you can thanks!
Where can you buy these old vintage bike party ?
Are you going to wear Period Correct shoes from the 1970's ?
LOL. Actually I dont. Sorry
Firstly, beautiful bike John. Do you know a good resource to find out the age and model of an older Bianchi bike? The only bike I have is an older Bianchi road bike, I’m guessing a bit newer than this one (probably 80s) and not Celeste but more of a cobalt blue. Would love to know the exact age and model as it’s still in pretty good condition and I love the thing.
Actually I don't have a great resource for that. Bike. Forums.net is a great resource. Post the bike and a bunch of campagknowitalls will assist you. Lol
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage lol I may have to brave those waters then. Thanks!
@@thetwopointslow Its a great site. Many knowledgeable people for sure. They have a classic and vintage section
whats the brand of yours tire look soooo good on the bike
sorry. Missed your question. They are Donnelly Strada tires. Thanks for watching
Loved Loved the video😊
I am actually trying to look at any vintage Bianchi video and resto I can find.😂 The Covid shut down led me to my new hobby, on top of my many other endeavors I get into. I am looking to find a resto like the one am doing now-because it is a rare bird I came across and I love this bike so much I had no choice but to restore it. I am just getting frustrated to the fact that finding parts for it is futile.😔 But we do what we can, for what we have…,right? 😊🎃 I will keep watching your projects🙃☮️👈🏽
If you're very patient, you can keep looking around and find a rough bicycle with a decent campagnolo group that is worth shining up. I've been doing that forever. This was an easy rest. Oh because there was no restoration lol. It was all new old stock. Just pricey
the way gas prices are people will buy more bikes I saw it one year bike shops were selling bikes at a rapid rate to the point cars weren't selling I had to laugh I loved it hooray for the bike I still have my 15 speed Schwinn now gas prices 5.00 a gallon bike shops are doing a spectacular job they are selling like hot cakes great for the bike industry too bad Schwinn is out of business
Interesting. where was that?
the loss of feel riding with clinchers versus the original sew ups is massive...sew ups provide a far and away better ride for the purist...perhaps try those bad boy sew ups again? My guess is you'd drive differently from what you did as a young man, and the sew ups are better now too. As someone who'se done this very same thing with an early 70's Campy Atala, I can say clinchers were a big mistake. Too much loss of Ferrari like road feel.
Many would definitely agree with you. Im sure that I'll ride one bike with tubulars this coming season. I have several wheelsets and bikes that they would work on.
John. Was the nuovo record the top of the line at that time? or was it the c record?
Depends on what year?
10:24 - nobody put those on back in the day...
You're right, it was somewhat trendy not to put those on.
I wanna buy this bike. Please send me information
So sorry not for sale
Not to bust your chops but NEVER grease the flats on a Campy square spindle. EVER. Period!
People bust my chops constantly. Im used to it. Years ago I was taught to make sure that they are wet. I dont put a coating. What say you? Maybe I'll learn something. Ive been doing that for 40 years on hundreds of bicycles and my cranks are always tight and and firm.
I forgive you on the clinchers. That said, a friend convinced me to try the Tufo tape. We shall see…
LOL. Thanks. PLease let me know what you think of it. My next build you will see is a "Alan" built Gueciotti and Im putting tubulars on it
Alan build is something I shall look forward to. I like the build video. You took your original walk through format and built it while giving details. For me you can never provide enough details. From BB to Saddle, I like to know every spec. Great info shared on what correct Record RD would be for the Bianchi.
Cómo puedo conseguir una bicicleta clásica así igual como la del vídeo me deja saber cómo sé los agradecería.
You have to search! Takes time. I go to bike forums, Facebook groups, bike swaps and ebay. You'll find what you want if you keep looking. Thanks for watching.