Thanks Brian. I’ve done 3 "neo retro" builds - a 1984 Miata 710 into a 1x11 "townie" for me (vintage Shimano 600 components except for RD, levers and shifter) a 1987 Bianchi Brava into a 1x11 events/fitness bike (modern 105 and GRX components) and a 1989 Centurion LeMans into a 1x7 townie for my wife (Shimano 1050 vintage components except for RD, levers and shifter).
Thanks Mark! I’m now building a lugged, bespoke steel frame. I’ll have several videos on that build. Really glad you enjoyed this one. It was not easy to get the 12 speed to work on that older frame, but it all turned out so nice. The bike rides great and looks great too.
Before you repainted it, I saw that there was a tubing decal near the top of the seat tube. What tubeset did they use in 1992?.....My Bianchi is a 1995. That year the steel bikes that were made in their Racing Department (Reparto Corse) used either Columbus ELOS, or TSX UL. My frame came in classic Celeste, and was built up with Campy Chorus, 8 speed. There was a small Reparto Corse decal on the non drive chainstay, near the bottom bracket. All the decals were clear coated, at the factory, and still looks good today. The original fork was threaded and used a quill stem. After racing it for 5 years, I picked up a different frameset and put it away. A few years ago, I cleaned it up and put on some Shimano 7700, 9 speed Dura Ace on it.
First off, I’m not 100% sure of the model year for my bike. I had differing opinions from various sources. I THINK it’s a 1994. As for the tubing, it was EL. Apparently, this was the lightest of the Columbus steels available at the time. I ride mine a lot and I’ve been completely captivated by how great it looks and how well it rides.
@@brian.d.mobley If I remember correctly, the ELOS tubeset has a maximum race weight limit of 160, and the TSX UL had a race weight limit of 180. Of course, that limit is only for racing where you might take a corner at 40 mph. I'm way over that 180-pound limit now, but the Bianchi still rides nice, as long as you don't pedal in anger.
Thanks Dirty Bird! I had fun building it but it was much harder than I expected! Nothing fits without modifications when you try to mate modern components to an older frame!
Fantastic video and build! Nice and proper too. This is what I'm 100% about, bringing new life to older bikes, parts, etc. so they don't just get thrown away, and not adding waste by buying new parts that could result in the same fate. Plus steel bikes are so durable, last so long, and the 90s steel bikes in my experience are the best of the best, even the lower end models. BUT you are correct sometimes finding bike information especially from a defunct team/brand/series/etc. can be almost nonexistent online, but that's the beauty of it and you will have something SO unique.
Hi NewOldSteel! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! I really enjoyed building that bike even though it turned out to be a little more complex than I originally expected! Im actually looking around for a new bike project now. I had so much fun with that one that Im ready for a new one! Thanks again for watching!
Hey SM&TW! Thanks! That was way more work than expected, but I forgot all about the headaches after I took it out on the road! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!
Congratulations on your channel friend, I have some vento rims the same as the ones you mounted on the bianchi, I would like to know what hub you put on the rear hub to be able to place the 12-speed cassette
Hey Carlos. That was a real beeotch to get that to work! BUT, it was actually a new AXLE that made it possible. I had to source an axle from another, more modern, hub. Here is an article on it: www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1215951-converting-8s-campagnolo-fh-9-10-11s.html
Thanks Brian. I’ve done 3 "neo retro" builds - a 1984 Miata 710 into a 1x11 "townie" for me (vintage Shimano 600 components except for RD, levers and shifter) a 1987 Bianchi Brava into a 1x11 events/fitness bike (modern 105 and GRX components) and a 1989 Centurion LeMans into a 1x7 townie for my wife (Shimano 1050 vintage components except for RD, levers and shifter).
Hey Kent! That’s cool! I want to do more of them myself, but for now I’m busy with several motorcycles. Someday I will though!
This bike is a piece of art!
Thanks Mario! So nice of you to say! I want to do a Colnago next!
That was awesome.
The build looks amazing.
Great Job,
please more.
Thanks Mark! I’m now building a lugged, bespoke steel frame. I’ll have several videos on that build. Really glad you enjoyed this one. It was not easy to get the 12 speed to work on that older frame, but it all turned out so nice. The bike rides great and looks great too.
Before you repainted it, I saw that there was a tubing decal near the top of the seat tube. What tubeset did they use in 1992?.....My Bianchi is a 1995. That year the steel bikes that were made in their Racing Department (Reparto Corse) used either Columbus ELOS, or TSX UL. My frame came in classic Celeste, and was built up with Campy Chorus, 8 speed. There was a small Reparto Corse decal on the non drive chainstay, near the bottom bracket. All the decals were clear coated, at the factory, and still looks good today. The original fork was threaded and used a quill stem.
After racing it for 5 years, I picked up a different frameset and put it away. A few years ago, I cleaned it up and put on some Shimano 7700, 9 speed Dura Ace on it.
First off, I’m not 100% sure of the model year for my bike. I had differing opinions from various sources. I THINK it’s a 1994. As for the tubing, it was EL. Apparently, this was the lightest of the Columbus steels available at the time. I ride mine a lot and I’ve been completely captivated by how great it looks and how well it rides.
@@brian.d.mobley If I remember correctly, the ELOS tubeset has a maximum race weight limit of 160, and the TSX UL had a race weight limit of 180. Of course, that limit is only for racing where you might take a corner at 40 mph. I'm way over that 180-pound limit now, but the Bianchi still rides nice, as long as you don't pedal in anger.
Wow the details you put into this bike were extraordinary 😍
Thanks Dirty Bird! I had fun building it but it was much harder than I expected! Nothing fits without modifications when you try to mate modern components to an older frame!
Love this build!
Thanks so much. It was a lot more work that expected, but it sure turned out great and it’s a pleasure to ride!
Fantastic video and build! Nice and proper too. This is what I'm 100% about, bringing new life to older bikes, parts, etc. so they don't just get thrown away, and not adding waste by buying new parts that could result in the same fate.
Plus steel bikes are so durable, last so long, and the 90s steel bikes in my experience are the best of the best, even the lower end models. BUT you are correct sometimes finding bike information especially from a defunct team/brand/series/etc. can be almost nonexistent online, but that's the beauty of it and you will have something SO unique.
Hi NewOldSteel! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! I really enjoyed building that bike even though it turned out to be a little more complex than I originally expected! Im actually looking around for a new bike project now. I had so much fun with that one that Im ready for a new one! Thanks again for watching!
Pekerjaan yang sangat detail dan sangat luar biasa.
wonderful Bianchi. I wonder what washer setting did you use to clean the parts? of course you used Tide....
Hi Eric! Thats funny! I used Simple Green for most of the parts cleaning, actually.
Great looking build
Hey SM&TW! Thanks! That was way more work than expected, but I forgot all about the headaches after I took it out on the road! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!
@@brian.d.mobley I bet. Thanks for sharing the process
Bianchis are good bikes
I’ve wanted one since the 1980’s and was happy to finally own one. Thanks for watching.
Congratulations on your channel friend, I have some vento rims the same as the ones you mounted on the bianchi, I would like to know what hub you put on the rear hub to be able to place the 12-speed cassette
Hey Carlos. That was a real beeotch to get that to work! BUT, it was actually a new AXLE that made it possible. I had to source an axle from another, more modern, hub. Here is an article on it: www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1215951-converting-8s-campagnolo-fh-9-10-11s.html
Lovely. you had to change the axle of the rear hub. Is that because you went from shimano to campa? Or because you went up in the amount of gears?
Hi. It was the number of gears. SO many fussy details to get sorted so I could run modern Campy Record groupset.
Good job❤ we share hobby. 😊
It’s fun building bikes! Thanks for watching!!
Nice build!👌
When going neo retro, are you meant to face the BB?
Hi Jag! I’m not sure what you’re asking, but thank you for the positive comment!
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Gracias!