Beautiful bike. Shimano 600 is renowned for being absolutely bulletproof, relatively lightweight and easy to service. If yours is from the early 80's, it was either a model available from the mid 70's or was just using the iconic 600 hardware. Also you mentioned the hoods, don't get OEM. They haven't been manufactured in close to 40 years, they have all degraded and that's why yours ripped. Diacompe non-aero hoods (cables coming out of the top) fit very snuggly. Use alcohol or soapy water to fit them on. The tighter the fit the better. I'm not sure if they're available in natural gum colour, but this is the type I used: Dia-Compe-Cane-Creek-Standard-Non-Aero As for the shoe straps, if they rip, remove the pedals. The metal will bend as soon as you ride it. If you're comfortable with it, you could get a cheap manual riveting tool and some rivets, drill out the original rivet on the strap and buy some new thick leather in pretty much any colour. If you do go with black or coloured, DONT WEAR WHITE SHOES until the strap is broken in or you will stain your shoes. It sounds like a lot of work but it's not too bad. I also added some leather strips and sewed them to the two strips of metal at the very front of the shoe cup of the pedal, so they don't mark my shoes. It was standard on my pedals but it's fine without them. Very easy craft project. Update: Your bike has right-hand brakes! I noticed the cable from the calliper on the front comes from the right side, meaning the shimano 600 brakes you have are somewhat rare, as they were made for right-hand front brakes like in the UK. I don't know where else in the world uses that. I'm from the UK and my shimano 600 set is on a '76 Soma Competition with left-hand front brakes, the cable goes straight down without crossing the head tube. It took a long time to get used to. You have your cabling crossing the head tube to put it on the 'correct' side which is pretty standard. Just thought it was interesting!
I was looking around for transparent brake cable housing and I got a bunch of results for clear. I believe it might be the terminology you're using because it took me a bit to find "brake cable housing" when I was looking for what it was called.
they are beautiful I love them! it's this, they are sometimes sold out then restock bit.ly/3VZnnNy (SAVE 10$ off orders of 60$+ auto applied at checkout)
Beautiful bike! I have a 90’s vintage cross project USA bianchi, wish my bike was as spotless and shiny as yours. Sadly it’s all dinged up from racing cyclocross, but it’s still really pretty, like vintage Bianchi frames are.
I nicked 2 parts of the original Bianchi sticker and it's impossible to find online to buy :( I actually made my own in Illustrator and was going to source it but it would just be a cut out VS the original Bianchi sticker which is part protector and has the logo printed onto the transparent sticker. Anyway, it makes me sad because they were stupid mistakes but it's also a bike that's lived and being used and I love love love my bike
@@GadgetsGearCoffee surprisingly my bikes bianchi stickers are fully intact, unlike all the other stickers which are sorta peeled off or covered in dirt.
Enjoyed your video! I also have a Bianchi that I really, really love. Mine's a Pisa minivelo and it already has some dings as I got it second hand. It's so pretty (or handsome? who knows) and I also don't want to put fenders and a rear rack on it but the rains in a tropical country do give you pause -- and muddy backs! lol.
oh if I were out biking in wetter conditions more often, I would put one on it. And I've actually... added a bike rack and a cute back on the back since, I'm sad about it, especially cuz I was considering a Kickstarter back wheel clip on e-assist motor which I no longer can do, but also, it's kind of nice lol I made sure to get a very stylish one so aesthetically I'm not upset (it took a WHILE to find a nice one, silver rear racks are very much the minority to black)
@@GadgetsGearCoffee I'm a smol person which is why I looked at minivelos. I really wanted a randonneur type bike but that's not really happening hahaha.
Eager to see that loop mount v2 review! If it works good I'm definitely adding it. A couple small additions I added to my own bike: - Brass ferrules (These go on the cable housing ends and look really nice) - Leather chain stay protector I'm the opposite of you, I like having fenders, rear rack, bottle holder etc. but still yours looks gorgeous!
ya, I definitely opted for looks over functionality, I plead guilty! 😂 but if I went on longer rides, I would probably change my mind (or get another bike hehe). The leather chain stay protector though, that's interesting. Which did you get? a stick on one?
@@GadgetsGearCoffee yes, it’s a stick-on one from Velobitz. They also have a gold vinyl one and several aluminum and chrome ones! Bike is still being built so haven’t had the chance to test it yet
sooo I'm releasing an update video (should be up this weekend coming up) and spoiler alert: I did indeed get a fender and rear rack amongst other accessories, stay tuned!
You’ll learn the terminology soon enough. I’d definitely keep these original, and in adventures you’ll find other frames that are perfect for projects. I ride a matte black pure cycle single speed with a few gold goodies, and I’ve got pretty fast, but still have work to do. To get me ready for the multispoed bike I want to build to race, I bought a rare 2000 bianchi professional team, and oh my I feel like I’m cheating. It’s fast af but it belongs in a museum. Soon im getting an original owner 1976 Motobecane Jubilee. Enjoy you’re time traveling, I know I am.
My road bike is from 70es only 10 speed, my handle brakes are from a brand "universal" and I found replacement rubber Universal 77, CX hoods for only 27 euros
I have no idea what else I would share. Any ideas? I will be getting Loop Mount V2 in the fall when they release, they said they'd give me one. I might get myself a sun tour seat suspension post this or next year, *might*
Shimano 600 was the best at that time and shifting is all about getting used to it. Shifting is a plus if you need to shift several cogs at a time, it will do it and with index shifters is only one cog at a time.
@@1a2b3c4. is it okay to shift multiple gears at the same time? I do it accidentally at times and I don't know if it's ok for the chain given it'll be very loose or tight quickly
I am, looked at the suntour one a few times but never bit the bullet. Altho not sure how much it would help for the hands at the handlebar tho. And I'd be more scared to leave it parked for a few hours when I'm out and about downtown or something
good catch - I figured that out later when I was talking with a friend lol but I had already recorded the video. My Italian family members would be disappointed in me lol 🤏
Follow up video on my current bicycle gear ua-cam.com/video/oYLdg84lYwI/v-deo.html
That bike is awesome, I have always been into vintage.
LOL your really funny and enjoyable to watch! You also have a cool bike, I love the classic road bikes!
Beautiful bike. Shimano 600 is renowned for being absolutely bulletproof, relatively lightweight and easy to service. If yours is from the early 80's, it was either a model available from the mid 70's or was just using the iconic 600 hardware.
Also you mentioned the hoods, don't get OEM. They haven't been manufactured in close to 40 years, they have all degraded and that's why yours ripped. Diacompe non-aero hoods (cables coming out of the top) fit very snuggly. Use alcohol or soapy water to fit them on. The tighter the fit the better. I'm not sure if they're available in natural gum colour, but this is the type I used: Dia-Compe-Cane-Creek-Standard-Non-Aero
As for the shoe straps, if they rip, remove the pedals. The metal will bend as soon as you ride it. If you're comfortable with it, you could get a cheap manual riveting tool and some rivets, drill out the original rivet on the strap and buy some new thick leather in pretty much any colour. If you do go with black or coloured, DONT WEAR WHITE SHOES until the strap is broken in or you will stain your shoes. It sounds like a lot of work but it's not too bad. I also added some leather strips and sewed them to the two strips of metal at the very front of the shoe cup of the pedal, so they don't mark my shoes. It was standard on my pedals but it's fine without them. Very easy craft project.
Update: Your bike has right-hand brakes! I noticed the cable from the calliper on the front comes from the right side, meaning the shimano 600 brakes you have are somewhat rare, as they were made for right-hand front brakes like in the UK. I don't know where else in the world uses that. I'm from the UK and my shimano 600 set is on a '76 Soma Competition with left-hand front brakes, the cable goes straight down without crossing the head tube. It took a long time to get used to. You have your cabling crossing the head tube to put it on the 'correct' side which is pretty standard. Just thought it was interesting!
I love how you talk about your bicycle!
she is a beauty, I can't help but gush over her!
I was looking around for transparent brake cable housing and I got a bunch of results for clear. I believe it might be the terminology you're using because it took me a bit to find "brake cable housing" when I was looking for what it was called.
I like the classic style gloves you are wearing.
they are beautiful I love them! it's this, they are sometimes sold out then restock bit.ly/3VZnnNy (SAVE 10$ off orders of 60$+ auto applied at checkout)
P.S… I Got A Mountain Bike & A Road Bike… Anyways… It’s A Pleasure To Meet Ya…. Totally Love Ya Vintage Bianchi Bike… It’s Totally F.I.R.E 🔥🔥🔥
Nice choice Jess! Looks matter. Look good feel good
I agree! There is just this feeling of pride and happiness when I pull my baby out for a ride and I didn't have that with my last bike
Beautiful bike! I have a 90’s vintage cross project USA bianchi, wish my bike was as spotless and shiny as yours. Sadly it’s all dinged up from racing cyclocross, but it’s still really pretty, like vintage Bianchi frames are.
I nicked 2 parts of the original Bianchi sticker and it's impossible to find online to buy :( I actually made my own in Illustrator and was going to source it but it would just be a cut out VS the original Bianchi sticker which is part protector and has the logo printed onto the transparent sticker. Anyway, it makes me sad because they were stupid mistakes but it's also a bike that's lived and being used and I love love love my bike
@@GadgetsGearCoffee surprisingly my bikes bianchi stickers are fully intact, unlike all the other stickers which are sorta peeled off or covered in dirt.
Enjoyed your video! I also have a Bianchi that I really, really love. Mine's a Pisa minivelo and it already has some dings as I got it second hand. It's so pretty (or handsome? who knows) and I also don't want to put fenders and a rear rack on it but the rains in a tropical country do give you pause -- and muddy backs! lol.
oh if I were out biking in wetter conditions more often, I would put one on it. And I've actually... added a bike rack and a cute back on the back since, I'm sad about it, especially cuz I was considering a Kickstarter back wheel clip on e-assist motor which I no longer can do, but also, it's kind of nice lol
I made sure to get a very stylish one so aesthetically I'm not upset (it took a WHILE to find a nice one, silver rear racks are very much the minority to black)
the Pisa minivelo looks adorable, I'm not even a big human but I feel I'd snap the bike in 2 haha
@@GadgetsGearCoffee I'm a smol person which is why I looked at minivelos. I really wanted a randonneur type bike but that's not really happening hahaha.
@@jesselduque2858 I didn't know randonneur bike is what I have. You could get the bike type that I call the tralala bike lol like with the basket
Eager to see that loop mount v2 review! If it works good I'm definitely adding it.
A couple small additions I added to my own bike:
- Brass ferrules (These go on the cable housing ends and look really nice)
- Leather chain stay protector
I'm the opposite of you, I like having fenders, rear rack, bottle holder etc. but still yours looks gorgeous!
ya, I definitely opted for looks over functionality, I plead guilty! 😂 but if I went on longer rides, I would probably change my mind (or get another bike hehe). The leather chain stay protector though, that's interesting. Which did you get? a stick on one?
@@GadgetsGearCoffee yes, it’s a stick-on one from Velobitz. They also have a gold vinyl one and several aluminum and chrome ones! Bike is still being built so haven’t had the chance to test it yet
sooo I'm releasing an update video (should be up this weekend coming up) and spoiler alert: I did indeed get a fender and rear rack amongst other accessories, stay tuned!
Have you thought about getting wider tires like 25 or 28 mm? Would absorb more road vibration but maybe look not as cool.
I actually did eventually change my tires to the 28! it's the maximum width I can get
You’ll learn the terminology soon enough. I’d definitely keep these original, and in adventures you’ll find other frames that are perfect for projects.
I ride a matte black pure cycle single speed with a few gold goodies, and I’ve got pretty fast, but still have work to do. To get me ready for the multispoed bike I want to build to race, I bought a rare 2000 bianchi professional team, and oh my I feel like I’m cheating. It’s fast af but it belongs in a museum.
Soon im getting an original owner 1976 Motobecane Jubilee. Enjoy you’re time traveling, I know I am.
I am getting a bianchi next
My road bike is from 70es only 10 speed, my handle brakes are from a brand "universal" and I found replacement rubber Universal 77, CX hoods for only 27 euros
The bike seems so fun to ride 😍
It's smooth, when it's not on crappy terrain which is 98% of my bike riding lol
please make the sticker!! lol such a great looking bike 👌
Maybe one day!
I love this video, please share more bicycle vids :D
I have no idea what else I would share. Any ideas? I will be getting Loop Mount V2 in the fall when they release, they said they'd give me one. I might get myself a sun tour seat suspension post this or next year, *might*
@@GadgetsGearCoffee Yeah, anything bike related is interesting IMO. How about what bag you carry when you ride and what's inside?
@@714SNF that's an idea, I'll jot that down! Maybe a "bike with me errands run type of vlog"
releasing an update video coming up this weekend!
@@GadgetsGearCoffee Yay! Excited for the release, can't wait to check it out :D
What's on your bicycle? 🚴 Anything I have that you're thinking of picking up? All product links in the description! 🛒
Shimano 600 was the best at that time and shifting is all about getting used to it. Shifting is a plus if you need to shift several cogs at a time, it will do it and with index shifters is only one cog at a time.
@@1a2b3c4. is it okay to shift multiple gears at the same time? I do it accidentally at times and I don't know if it's ok for the chain given it'll be very loose or tight quickly
@@GadgetsGearCoffeeyeah, it’s okay to shift multiple gears at a time.
Are you aware of shock absorbing seat poles? They exist
I am, looked at the suntour one a few times but never bit the bullet. Altho not sure how much it would help for the hands at the handlebar tho. And I'd be more scared to leave it parked for a few hours when I'm out and about downtown or something
Pronounced bian “ky”
good catch - I figured that out later when I was talking with a friend lol but I had already recorded the video. My Italian family members would be disappointed in me lol 🤏