One of your very best builds, Andy! Beautiful. Nothing like a Bianchi with that history, that colour and that groupset . . . who cares if Deltas don't stop you so well? They look fantastic. My only very slight disappointments are that you didn't stay with the Celeste green saddle and bar tape . . . and the chromed front forks. Whatever, I can totally understand why you're keeping this one, Andy . . . it's stunning and I hope you have many happy hours on it!
Delta brakes were never designed to 'stop' you... they're a racing brake designed to shave off speed. But set up correctly, they work great. I had a set for over 20 years and never an issue to stop. Most ppl don't know how to get them just right. Currently riding a celeste XR1... awesome bike! #celesteisbest
Don't blame you for keeping this one for yourself, as good as any modern bike but oozes class and timeless looks from when people and not machines built bikes.
To be honest the bike looked great at the outset. Admirable Italian elegance. I once rode a Bianchi bike across a parking lot here in the USA, just to see how it went. I was gobsmacked at how fast it felt!
What a beauty! It gives me such pleasure to see how much pleasure you take in the restoration and the test ride. It also makes me take more pleasure in riding my own vintage machines.
Mark, thanks buddy….these steel bikes really are lasting the test of time and have something very special about them. Keep pedalling buddy all the best 👍
I got a Bianchi that was old when I bought it and got it working. I didn't realize how lucky I was to pay what I did for it. I've owned it now for 15 years and I've just decided to start getting it a bit more up to date. Great video and you can see the passion you have.
Beautiful restoration. I’m a big fan of these classic frames with a special affinity for Bianchi, and your passion for this project is contagious. So thank you so much for sharing! I must say that it hurts my eyes to see the frame clamped that way though. I always clamp my bicycles by the seat post to avoid any potential damage to the frame. Cheers!
Thanks for watching glad you enjoy the channel. If the camera isn’t rolling I generally clamp from the seat tube. It’s loose and just raises the bike for the camera 👍
As you say Andy, "Brilliant!" That Bianchi is beautiful, it definitely is my favorite Italian bicycle, Colnago comes in second. Love the Bianchi color, proud to say I have 3, one of which is a Bianchi Reparto Corse TSX tubing. I have Delta brakes in a box, they are nice looking, however braking is not my favorite and switched them out for the reliable and positive C-Record calipers.
Andy, what a Bobby dazzler this one is! I was truly pulling for you so you'd be able to save the original paint, but when T Cut fails, then there is no other option but to contact Mark the paint wizard. I was lucky to find a 1982 Bianchi Nuovo Racing with a well preserved original celeste paint. A very respectful salute from Texas. Cheers!
stunning resto Andy, looked like you enjoyed that one and what a bike to have in your personal collection! Marks paint work looks great and those Delta brakes, wow! cheers
Thanks for the support buddy glad you enjoyed it. I've been after a Bianchi for years, so huge thanks to Mitch for that. Thanks again its much appreciated
Haven't watched for a while mate...then this popped up...My all time dream, Bianchi bikes. I got myself a white Bianchi Strada some time back, it had a stuck seat post, but fitted me......did it up...not as much as you though, and sold it on to a guy who fitted it like me, so the saddle height mattered not....it looked amazing when done. This one you just did....Bellissimo, Truly a reworked and stunning job....
Thanks so much for your kind words of support, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your own Bianchi bike. Thanks for tuning and watching all the best 🚴♂️
I am doing a build on a Bianchi Giro. Using a Campagnolo Record 11 group set and ultra torch cranks from a different frame. I have to get a new derailleur hanger. Had to get some new bracket cups for the cranks. I am not done yet but am really learning alot and having fun along the way. Thanks for your channel and great content.
Totally agree on the resto build thing! Did exactly that with my 1988 custom Colmbus SL frame which npw has Campagnolo 11 speed Centaur groupset…despite being 34 years old is such a smooth and silent ride. If you know….you know!
This is a beautiful build! Once again, MR did a really amazing job with the paintwork and your component selection is choice. I have a 1990 Bianchi Limited (Colombus Cromor, Shimano 105 7-speed SIS) that I bought new. Originally white, I had it refinished in December in the correct celeste...and kept the matching saddle and handlebar tape on! When I stopped on a ride last week a passing jogger pointed at the bicycle and shouted out: "That's beautiful!" And they are, so I wish you much joy with yours, Andy.
Mate, that’s great thanks for sharing your personal experience. I’m very happy with it and yes I’ll definitely be getting out on it again. Thanks for watching and your support it’s appreciated 👍
Absolutely beautiful build, I love Bianchi bicycles. I currently own a Bertoni road bike and I was told that my Bertoni frame was built in the same Reparto Courso shop as Bianchi frames are made. Anyway thank you for sharing ☺.
Andy you happy boy! This is such a wonderful bike. That gorgeous Record groupset is just part of it. Just carefully - Deltas do not brake very much :-)) . Congratulations and greetings Marek
Congratulations on this magnificent work! Bianchi is undoubtedly the mythical Italian brand par excellence. The beauty, consecrated celeste green color and Campagnolo brightening this montage make it definitely a work of art to be displayed. Greetings from this Brazilian vintage racing bike enthusiast. Hugs!
wow. that build is awesome. I got my hands on a bianchi record 920. Its white. And i only switched braking pads, cabels, cabelhousing, bar tape and the downtube shifters. well costed me 140€ so far. Shame that i am not that experienced and thats why my braking and shifting isnt as smoth as i wanted it to be. i might bring it to a shop to get that done i think.
I love my Bianchi. I believe it is a little older than yours...maybe from the early 80's? Really enjoyed this build as I enjoy all your restorations. Cheers
Another beautiful bike, Andy, and well worth the trouble and expense. It give me pleasure to see how much you enjoy these restorations and the test rides afterwards. You're an inspiration to others who like vintage bikes. It's at least partly due to you that I got a Kirk Precision and spent a fair amount getting it done up (btw, taking it out for a ride shortly).
Great build as always mate 👍🏼 I just finished a Columbus Genius Fausto Coppi + 7410 build on Tuesday myself and it’s a brilliant thing, these old Italian bikes are special. Totally agree with you on recycling these old gems, steel is real.
Steel is real, I have many bikes I ride some even carbon. But these bikes will definitely out live us all and continue to give us please 👍 Thanks for your support it’s appreciated 😉
Really nice looking Bianchi. I have a 1995 Racing Department TSX UL, with the Super Set of tubing (downtube ovalized at the bottom bracket) Back then, I built the frameset up with an 8 speed Chorus drivetrain, except with an older Super Record front derailleur (with the black links). I never cared for Campy brake calipers because they lacked the fine tuning, when you used different wheels with different rims. I Committed heresy by using 7403 dual pivot Dura Ace calipers......I raced on it for 5 years before setting it aside for something new. A few years ago, I pulled it out and threw on some 9 speed Dura Ace 7700 components. I left on the Super Record front changer because it worked well with the indexed Shimano left shifter. It's my Sunday bike now. PS. I have a couple of those cages, but I found that water bottles will eventually wear the paint off of that Aluminum tubing. I replaced them with the same brand, with the same buttons, but in stainless steel.....PSS. I've always had trouble with breaking the rails on Rolls saddles, after 4 years. I've broken three of them, over the years. I now use the old S.I. Flite (1990 style) My frame is a 59, with a 14cm ITM Eclipse stem, with ITM 260 42cm bars.
This is what cycling is all about! Such perfection of a build!! I have that exact stem and although I think its so good looking and stiff for a quill stem, that top cap cracks so easy screwing it in to the little insert, not to mention just pulling the screw out will just strip the insert and then you have to use pliers, THEN you can get to the stem bolt. It's kind of a pain. But it sure is beautiful :D
Lovely restoration, but what happened to the chrome forks? The chrome looked to be in good condition and it was the builders intention to have this embellishment.
@@peterwotherspoon2203 Go back and rewatch... they weren't proper chrome, just had the paint stripped and polished. They look great now after being properly redone with the rest of the frame. The bike has been nicely modernised and mildly personalised to give pleasure both for riding and admiring...
Hello my friend, thanks for watching and your support. I've just Subbed you, I'll check out some of your content now. Great to see like minded people sharing knowledge and passion for bicycles and cycling
Awesome, another great build, well done! Not a big fan of the Delta brakes, more show than go, or should I say stop but not a deal breaker. On all of my rebuilds, especially repaints, I apply PPF - paint protection film. I do a complete underside of the down tube, complete fork blades, and complete chainstays. This protects from the normal wear and tear of small chips and is easy and cheap protection.
Yes I completely know where your coming from. The Gazelle with the Shimano Dura Ace 7400 is probably my favourite functional classic groupset. Thanks for the tips and glad you enjoyed the bike build. All the best
Hello Mr. Andy. Outstanding restore with this beautiful bike. Congrats with the finish/results. Wishing you continued sucess. All the best from Rancho Cucamonga CA U.S.A.
@@BikeItUK Mr. Andy, I've been following you for the better part of 2 yrs. now and I have to say I greatly admire your passion and enthusiasm for bicycles, specifically, the art of restoring vintage bikes. You do an outstanding job with each restore, that's what keeps me coming back for more. I wish I had your talent and drive to do this, you have a great gift. Please keep the vids coming, you have a loyal fan here. Stay safe and healthy. All the best from Rancho Cucamonga CA USA
That is just so lovely, It also looks better toned down, I think some go overboard on the Celeste. I love my vintage bikes with more modern components, the beauty of vintage steel with the usability of integrated shifters. PS. I've found and amazing stripper for vintage paint, B&Q's own Dail brand, paint it on, cover with foil and leave overnight, just peels off, doesn't work on modern 2k though.
Really should have kept the chrome fork. Painted fork makes for a cheaper look. I'm also surprised you didn't see if the chainstays or full rear triangle were chromed as were many high end frames of the era.
Really enjoyed that one Andy! What a great looking bike! No wonder Bianchi mostly stick with that one colour, soo cool!! Didn’t know they were the oldest bike company, interesting! I like the little history bits
One of your very best builds, Andy! Beautiful. Nothing like a Bianchi with that history, that colour and that groupset . . . who cares if Deltas don't stop you so well? They look fantastic. My only very slight disappointments are that you didn't stay with the Celeste green saddle and bar tape . . . and the chromed front forks. Whatever, I can totally understand why you're keeping this one, Andy . . . it's stunning and I hope you have many happy hours on it!
Glad you enjoyed it thank you for watching its much appreciated. Take care, all the best
Agree one of your best builds
Delta brakes were never designed to 'stop' you... they're a racing brake designed to shave off speed. But set up correctly, they work great. I had a set for over 20 years and never an issue to stop. Most ppl don't know how to get them just right. Currently riding a celeste XR1... awesome bike! #celesteisbest
Don't blame you for keeping this one for yourself, as good as any modern bike but oozes class and timeless looks from when people and not machines built bikes.
Love it…nice comment. Thanks for your kind words of support much appreciated, glad you enjoyed it 👍🚴♂️
The road bikes of the turn of the 80s and 90s are the best and most beautiful
Completely agree happy cycling pal
My favorite so far! Takes me back to mid 80s and a Iowa kid dreaming about an Italian bike I knew I’d never have. Maybe now is the time
Glad you liked it hope it brought back some great memories all the best
To be honest the bike looked great at the outset. Admirable Italian elegance.
I once rode a Bianchi bike across a parking lot here in the USA, just to see how it went. I was gobsmacked at how fast it felt!
Before was a cheap Bianchi now is a Bianchi thanks for your care . Italian job🤗
Much appreciated 🙏
Mark does his magic again. Beautiful.
Yes he’s an absolute legend 👍 Thanks for your support
You can't beat a steel Bianchi - beautiful job.
Many thanks glad you like it 😉👍
The best one ever. You are the owner of a very beautiful bike!
Couldn't agree more! Thank you for tuning in and watching
What a beautiful bike it's nice to see old bikes on the road
Glad you liked it thanks for the support
What a beauty! It gives me such pleasure to see how much pleasure you take in the restoration and the test ride. It also makes me take more pleasure in riding my own vintage machines.
Mark, thanks buddy….these steel bikes really are lasting the test of time and have something very special about them. Keep pedalling buddy all the best 👍
Beautiful, amazing projekt, a real magician transforming a rusting frame into a pristine Columbus one.......
Much appreciated thanks for your support 😉👍
I got a Bianchi that was old when I bought it and got it working. I didn't realize how lucky I was to pay what I did for it. I've owned it now for 15 years and I've just decided to start getting it a bit more up to date. Great video and you can see the passion you have.
Thanks for watching great to hear your keeping going. 🌎 😉👍
I quite literally gasped when you pulled out the delta brakes! Beautiful restoration
😉👍 Plenty more to come…thanks for watching and your support
Stunning refurbishment Andy! I agree with you changing the saddle and bar tape to tone down the celeste theme. Machina stupenda!
Many thanks for watching and your support it’s much appreciated 👍
Just stunning, I love to see someone else with so much passion for classic bikes as I have, and what a bike BIANCHI
Thank you my friend, for your shared interest and support. All the best
What a thing of beauty 😍😍😍!! I’m in love with this.
Glad you like it thanks for your support 👍🚲
Magnificent restoration! I own a 1986 Bianchi Nuova Racing, which I still use three times a week......ride on!
Good to hear 🚴♂️ glad you enjoyed the restoration. Thanks for your support and watching. All the best 👍
I applaud your optimism breaking out the t-cut 😁
😉 you have to try….it takes a bigger man to accept defeat. So handy having Mark on hand. Thanks for watching and your support
Thats gorgeous,I was hoping youd fit Delta brakes.It was nice before,but you lifted the bar again👍👍👍
Thanks buddy glad you liked what I did, all the best Andy
What a lovely bicycle. Congratulations on an excellent find/restoration.
Glad you like it much appreciated
Beautiful restoration. I’m a big fan of these classic frames with a special affinity for Bianchi, and your passion for this project is contagious. So thank you so much for sharing!
I must say that it hurts my eyes to see the frame clamped that way though. I always clamp my bicycles by the seat post to avoid any potential damage to the frame. Cheers!
Thanks for watching glad you enjoy the channel. If the camera isn’t rolling I generally clamp from the seat tube. It’s loose and just raises the bike for the camera 👍
Well done, Andy! Well done. The saddle and bar tape in black tone the appearance down and the result is elegance!!
Nice one buddy thanks for the support it’s much appreciated
As you say Andy, "Brilliant!" That Bianchi is beautiful, it definitely is my favorite Italian bicycle, Colnago comes in second. Love the Bianchi color, proud to say I have 3, one of which is a Bianchi Reparto Corse TSX tubing. I have Delta brakes in a box, they are nice looking, however braking is not my favorite and switched them out for the reliable and positive C-Record calipers.
Couldn't agree more! 😉 thanks for watching and your support it’s much appreciated
That is just brilliant well done Andy and Mark you will have magic rides on it.....
Hope so! Glad you like it thanks for your support
Absolutely lovely. An Italian beauty!! Bianchi, De Rosa, Colnago are the Three Graces of steel bikes. Gorgeous restoration!!
Huge thanks…De Rosa is on the list still not done one….watch this space thanks for your support happy pedalling 🚴♂️👍
classic choice of group for a classic frame Andy. I can't imagine a Bianchi without a Campag group on it!
Glad you liked it, your continued support is much appreciated 👍😉
Spot on!
Andy, what a Bobby dazzler this one is! I was truly pulling for you so you'd be able to save the original paint, but when T Cut fails, then there is no other option but to contact Mark the paint wizard. I was lucky to find a 1982 Bianchi Nuovo Racing with a well preserved original celeste paint. A very respectful salute from Texas. Cheers!
Many thanks for watching and your support it’s much appreciated. Yes, it’s definitely of benefit having Mark on board. Thanks again and all the best
Refreshing to see this incredible bike get the treatment it deserves. Bravo!
Much appreciated glad you enjoyed the Bianchi 👍
Love Bianchi bikes, TKS for another great vídeo.
Cheers from Portugal 😎
By the way, great sound 😉
@@JoaoPaulo-lr6wh Thanks buddy for the support and comment glad you liked it and Im just glad the sound was better. All the very best Andy
Don't blame you for holding on to this one Andy! Enjoy riding and owning it! Oh, and another brilliant film - really enjoyed it as always!
Much appreciated many thanks for watching and your support
stunning resto Andy, looked like you enjoyed that one and what a bike to have in your personal collection! Marks paint work looks great and those Delta brakes, wow! cheers
Thanks for the support buddy glad you enjoyed it. I've been after a Bianchi for years, so huge thanks to Mitch for that. Thanks again its much appreciated
Wow! Well done. I bet it is a delight to ride.
Thanks for the support glad you like it, and yes it’s great to ride 👍🚴♂️
Haven't watched for a while mate...then this popped up...My all time dream, Bianchi bikes. I got myself a white Bianchi Strada some time back, it had a stuck seat post, but fitted me......did it up...not as much as you though, and sold it on to a guy who fitted it like me, so the saddle height mattered not....it looked amazing when done. This one you just did....Bellissimo, Truly a reworked and stunning job....
Thanks so much for your kind words of support, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your own Bianchi bike. Thanks for tuning and watching all the best 🚴♂️
I am doing a build on a Bianchi Giro. Using a Campagnolo Record 11 group set and ultra torch cranks from a different frame. I have to get a new derailleur hanger. Had to get some new bracket cups for the cranks. I am not done yet but am really learning alot and having fun along the way. Thanks for your channel and great content.
Thanks for watching and your support glad you enjoy the channel
What an inspiration. I have an early 90's Eros that I'd like to paint and restore. Thank you for encouraging me to doit
Thanks glad you enjoyed it
Totally agree on the resto build thing! Did exactly that with my 1988 custom Colmbus SL frame which npw has Campagnolo 11 speed Centaur groupset…despite being 34 years old is such a smooth and silent ride.
If you know….you know!
Thanks for watching and your comment on the Bianchi. All the best for the new year
My elder brother, i like you performance Alhamdulillah ❤❤ Bangladesh
Glad you like. Thank you for your support
Another stoater Andy, enjoy👍🚴♀️🏴
Thanks buddy I sure will, all the best take care
That looks so much better with the black bars and seat as well as the painted fork. Excellent job!
Thanks, I think so thanks for the support and watching all the best
What a BEAUTIFUL bike and always such a pleasure watching your videos!!
Thanks 🙏 glad you enjoy them your support is much appreciated 👍
Absolute beauty. You must feel like a million bucks on that beast!
Absolutely love it, thanks for the support
This is a beautiful build! Once again, MR did a really amazing job with the paintwork and your component selection is choice. I have a 1990 Bianchi Limited (Colombus Cromor, Shimano 105 7-speed SIS) that I bought new. Originally white, I had it refinished in December in the correct celeste...and kept the matching saddle and handlebar tape on! When I stopped on a ride last week a passing jogger pointed at the bicycle and shouted out: "That's beautiful!" And they are, so I wish you much joy with yours, Andy.
Mate, that’s great thanks for sharing your personal experience. I’m very happy with it and yes I’ll definitely be getting out on it again. Thanks for watching and your support it’s appreciated 👍
Absolutely beautiful build, I love Bianchi bicycles. I currently own a Bertoni road bike and I was told that my Bertoni frame was built in the same Reparto Courso shop as Bianchi frames are made. Anyway thank you for sharing ☺.
Thanks for the info! Bianchi also built bikes for Puch. All interesting stuff.
Bike is phenomenal - no words for it! You look great on it! Fit guy well done !
Thanks buddy, appreciate the support. Many more build to come 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
Lovely bike and beautiful delta brakes too. Glad you had the frame properly restored, its made a real top job of it.
Yes, very lucky to have Mark on hand to work his magic 👍 Thanks for watching and your support
Bellissima! Andy - You've more than done her proud. Beautiful restoration and an Incredible bike to keep. Superb!
Thanks buddy 😉 much appreciated
Awesome Machine .. Built to perfection..
Glad you like it, your support is much appreciated
Absolutely stunning. Fantastic job👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Hey Andy
congratulations on the fine bike and the most beautiful gear group ever made, campagnolo C Record with delta brakes.
Regards Benni👍👍👍🚵♀️🚵♀️
Much appreciated glad you like it. Thanks for your support
Super Nice!! Vintage Campagnolo is the bomb. Nothing like it. Well done.
Thanks for watching and support glad you enjoyed it.
Andy you happy boy! This is such a wonderful bike. That gorgeous Record groupset is just part of it. Just carefully - Deltas do not brake very much :-)) . Congratulations and greetings Marek
Hello my friend, thanks it means a lot. You do some amazing work also, its great to watch. Thanks for your support its much appreciated
Cracking build! Lovely looking bike.
Thanks glad you like it
Awesome restoration & Video Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching glad you liked it
Congratulations on this magnificent work! Bianchi is undoubtedly the mythical Italian brand par excellence. The beauty, consecrated celeste green color and Campagnolo brightening this montage make it definitely a work of art to be displayed. Greetings from this Brazilian vintage racing bike enthusiast. Hugs!
Many thanks your continued support it is much appreciated. 🙏 🚴♂️😉
wow. that build is awesome. I got my hands on a bianchi record 920. Its white. And i only switched braking pads, cabels, cabelhousing, bar tape and the downtube shifters. well costed me 140€ so far. Shame that i am not that experienced and thats why my braking and shifting isnt as smoth as i wanted it to be. i might bring it to a shop to get that done i think.
Glad you like the restoration I hope you get yours fixed 👍 Thanks for watching
Surperb job Andy. Looks awesome.
Thanks for the support glad you like it
Simply Beautiful! Keep the vids coming.
Thanks yes many more to come
Awesome job. Love my Bianchi’s!
Thanks glad you like it
Outstanding!! You have my dream bike!!!
Many thanks glad you like it
I love my Bianchi. I believe it is a little older than yours...maybe from the early 80's? Really enjoyed this build as I enjoy all your restorations. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it, many more to come
Beautiful in a word and another fabulous video well done Andy the best!
Glad you liked it, thanks for your support it’s much appreciated
I am rebuilding a Bianchi Trofeo :). Thanks for the video
Glad you liked it, thanks for the support
Would love a Bianchi, fantastic job
Thanks glad you like it. Im sure you'll find a way of owning one yourself. Thanks for the support
Another beautiful bike, Andy, and well worth the trouble and expense. It give me pleasure to see how much you enjoy these restorations and the test rides afterwards. You're an inspiration to others who like vintage bikes. It's at least partly due to you that I got a Kirk Precision and spent a fair amount getting it done up (btw, taking it out for a ride shortly).
Thanks Mark, your support is very much appreciated. 😉👍 Enjoy the ride back buddy
Great build as always mate 👍🏼
I just finished a Columbus Genius Fausto Coppi + 7410 build on Tuesday myself and it’s a brilliant thing, these old Italian bikes are special.
Totally agree with you on recycling these old gems, steel is real.
Steel is real, I have many bikes I ride some even carbon. But these bikes will definitely out live us all and continue to give us please 👍
Thanks for your support it’s appreciated 😉
Cool bike with the first gen ergopower, c record, and delta brakes, I like it a lot
Yes it’s on now in my collection thanks for watching
Pay it forward Andy and donate that beauty to me , I’ll take care of it.
As usual Andy stunning , the bottle cage was worth it👌🏻
If I could I would, or share at very least....thanks buddy thanks for watching and the support.
PERFECT BIKE 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Much appreciated, glad you like it
Simply fantastic…love this bike you did an amazing job. Loved the groupset you chose finishes the bike off nice.All the best from Canada. John.
Thanks John, glad you liked it thanks for your support it’s much appreciated 👍
Beautiful bicycle! Brilliant work! 👍
Much appreciated glad you like it
Celeste Bianchi never die !
Definitely not, thanks for watching
Stunning job, defo a keeper!
😉 for sure, glad you like it 👍🚴♂️
My goodness that is beautiful!
Thanks glad you like it
This vid is one of your finest creations. Your passion is inspiring. Thank you!
Your very welcome, and thank you for your kind words of support it really is appreciated and why I do what I do 👍
I'd say stunning work as always, but you've really outdone yourself this time! Magnificent!
Wow, huge thanks glad you like it. Your support is much appreciated.
Yes, definitely upped your game and learnt from some brilliant professionals too. graham, mitch et al
I was not sure I'd kept the mirage on my 30 yrs old marinoni, now I know I must keep it, excellent job 👌
Thanks 👍much appreciated
Would love one of these in my collection, especially in that colour
Thanks for watching glad you like it
It would be perfect with a C-Record seat-post on, and the handlebar is slightly not properly aligned. Lovely bike 🤘🏼
Thanks for the advice and watching
Beautifully done. Keep it! I’ve got an old 1962 Bianchi Gran Sport.
Thanks and yes it’s still in my collection 👍
Really nice looking Bianchi. I have a 1995 Racing Department TSX UL, with the Super Set of tubing (downtube ovalized at the bottom bracket) Back then, I built the frameset up with an 8 speed Chorus drivetrain, except with an older Super Record front derailleur (with the black links). I never cared for Campy brake calipers because they lacked the fine tuning, when you used different wheels with different rims. I Committed heresy by using 7403 dual pivot Dura Ace calipers......I raced on it for 5 years before setting it aside for something new. A few years ago, I pulled it out and threw on some 9 speed Dura Ace 7700 components. I left on the Super Record front changer because it worked well with the indexed Shimano left shifter. It's my Sunday bike now.
PS. I have a couple of those cages, but I found that water bottles will eventually wear the paint off of that Aluminum tubing. I replaced them with the same brand, with the same buttons, but in stainless steel.....PSS. I've always had trouble with breaking the rails on Rolls saddles, after 4 years. I've broken three of them, over the years. I now use the old S.I. Flite (1990 style)
My frame is a 59, with a 14cm ITM Eclipse stem, with ITM 260 42cm bars.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences and recommendations. Much appreciated happy cycling buddy
Beautiful build once again dude.. wow MRCreations smashed it amazing job well done Mark 👍😃 love the channel dude 😃🚴🏻🚴🏻🥇Pete
Thanks for watching and the support Pete, it’s appreciated 😉👍
This is what cycling is all about! Such perfection of a build!! I have that exact stem and although I think its so good looking and stiff for a quill stem, that top cap cracks so easy screwing it in to the little insert, not to mention just pulling the screw out will just strip the insert and then you have to use pliers, THEN you can get to the stem bolt. It's kind of a pain. But it sure is beautiful :D
Hi pal, thanks so much for the support glad you like it. Im completely with you regarding the stem. All the best for the weekend take care
I just put similar silver 3ttt ‘Quid’ stem and Competizione bars onto a Fondriest / Campag Centaur build… very nice stuff.
Lovely restoration, but what happened to the chrome forks? The chrome looked to be in good condition and it was the builders intention to have this embellishment.
@@peterwotherspoon2203 Go back and rewatch... they weren't proper chrome, just had the paint stripped and polished. They look great now after being properly redone with the rest of the frame.
The bike has been nicely modernised and mildly personalised to give pleasure both for riding and admiring...
@@johnmoruzzi7236 OK, fair enough. I would like to see a Mercian restoration as I own a Vincitore Special. Thanks
You’ve excelled yourself there Andy! That’s a thing of beauty indeed. Amazing job. 👏🏻
Thank you so much 😀 Glad you like it thanks for watching and your support
Love those delta brake calipers! And yes, I too could listen to the freewheel spinning all day!
Hello my friend, thanks for watching and your support. I've just Subbed you, I'll check out some of your content now. Great to see like minded people sharing knowledge and passion for bicycles and cycling
@@BikeItUK Thanks Andy! Yes, I agree. Your videos are great and a bit more professionally produced than mine. I do enjoy them.
Love the iconic Celeste color. I had a Bianchi Grizzly in the same color and wished I'd kept it
Better to of had, thanks for watching buddy all the best
Awesome, another great build, well done! Not a big fan of the Delta brakes, more show than go, or should I say stop but not a deal breaker. On all of my rebuilds, especially repaints, I apply PPF - paint protection film. I do a complete underside of the down tube, complete fork blades, and complete chainstays. This protects from the normal wear and tear of small chips and is easy and cheap protection.
Yes I completely know where your coming from. The Gazelle with the Shimano Dura Ace 7400 is probably my favourite functional classic groupset. Thanks for the tips and glad you enjoyed the bike build. All the best
Congrats and FINALLY :D
Thanks buddy
Hello Mr. Andy. Outstanding restore with this beautiful bike. Congrats with the finish/results. Wishing you continued sucess. All the best from Rancho Cucamonga CA U.S.A.
Wow, I just love how far these videos reach and how it brings so many like minded people together. Thanks for your support it’s much appreciated 👍🚲
@@BikeItUK Mr. Andy, I've been following you for the better part of 2 yrs. now and I have to say I greatly admire your passion and enthusiasm for bicycles, specifically, the art of restoring vintage bikes. You do an outstanding job with each restore, that's what keeps me coming back for more. I wish I had your talent and drive to do this, you have a great gift. Please keep the vids coming, you have a loyal fan here. Stay safe and healthy. All the best from Rancho Cucamonga CA USA
Brilliant restoration Andy. That bike is now a real head turner. Thank you for making such great content and sharing your passion. All the best buddy.
Hay thanks buddy, for the continued positive support you give! All the best pal
Delta brakes are awesome!
Glad you like them thanks for watching
Love Bianchi. Have a new one.
I’d never had one till this one, your a lucky man
@@BikeItUK Had to sell my motorcycle to get it. 😏
The matching jersey for this bike is the World Champion jersey, just like Francesco Moser used to ride his Bianchi, an iconic set.
Thanks for the knowledge it’s much appreciated 👍 Happy cycling
Another masterpiece 🚴
Thanks glad you like it
That is just so lovely, It also looks better toned down, I think some go overboard on the Celeste.
I love my vintage bikes with more modern components, the beauty of vintage steel with the usability of integrated shifters.
PS. I've found and amazing stripper for vintage paint, B&Q's own Dail brand, paint it on, cover with foil and leave overnight, just peels off, doesn't work on modern 2k though.
Thanks Mick for watching your support and paint stripping advice, it much appreciated. Glad you liked and enjoyed the Bianchi, many more to come 👍
@@BikeItUK you are very welcome, I love your 'sunny outlook' the happy cycling channel 😂🤣
Really should have kept the chrome fork. Painted fork makes for a cheaper look. I'm also surprised you didn't see if the chainstays or full rear triangle were chromed as were many high end frames of the era.
Yes I understand where you are coming from. I just wanted to keep as original as possible. Thanks for watching
Really enjoyed that one Andy!
What a great looking bike!
No wonder Bianchi mostly stick with that one colour, soo cool!!
Didn’t know they were the oldest bike company, interesting!
I like the little history bits
Thanks, glad you enjoy the history part I do try and keep it brief. Thanks again all the best 👍
Saya sangat suka dengan cara anda menghargai sesuatu, sukses selalu untuk anda🙏
Just seen you on it... WOW
Im blessed with the roads around here, and now a stunning bike to ride on them with. Thanks again
Always good to see a nice Bianchi. Thank you. Daccordi or maybe a Ciöcc next?
They are both on my list still haven’t found one for the right price that needs some care and attention. Promise they are on my radar though 👍
Excellent!!! Meanwhile, you'll most likely find others that I will find equally entertaining. Love this channel.