SOLD!! Re: Never ridden 55cm Bianchi frame, fork, and headset



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Frank

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SOLD
"Frank" < wrote in message news:...
> This Bianchi was sold to a fellow last month, but the would-be buyer
> incurred some unforeseen financial problems so it is back for sale at a

$50
> discount to the already-low previous selling price! This beautiful Bianchi
> frame with matching fork has been built up and subsequently taken down,

but
> has never been ridden. It was bought as a complete bike with most of the
> components removed leaving the frame, fork, and headset for sale.
>
> This Bianchi Trofeo frame measures 55cm from the center of the bottom
> bracket to the center of the top tube, or 56.5cm from the center of the
> bottom bracket to the top of the seat or top tube, with a 55.5cm top tube.
> The fork is a unicrown 1" threaded type. The frame and fork are painted a
> stunning metallic pearl Bianchi Celeste with tealish blue

decals.absolutely
> beautiful. The color is so pretty in the sunlight it almost seems as if it
> is still wet! This version of the signature Bianchi Celeste color is much
> richer and more appealing to most folks than the older flat Celeste color
> Bianchi used on their frames. If you have not seen the new Bianchi Celeste
> metallic pearl color scheme, you will be amazed at how pretty it is.
>
> The frame is fully lugged using Bianchi Exclusive Dedacciai Superset-2

steel
> tubing. The downtube is ovalized at the bottom bracket shell for both
> stiffness when climbing and sprinting, and for strength. This frame and

fork
> were made in Italy by master craftsmen, and are a wonderful testament to
> their bike building expertise. The rear chainstays measure a longish 42cm
> for comfort and stability, with vertical dropouts that are 130mm wide.

This
> frame takes an English bottom bracket (even though it is Italian made),

uses
> a clamp-on front derailleur, has two sets of water bottle bosses, a pump
> peg, and the rear brake cable is routed through split stops on the top

tube.
>
> There are some paint chips and shop wear on this frame from assembly and
> display, but there is no rust and it is in wonderful condition. All of the
> tubes and fork have been treated on the inside with Boeshield T9 rust
> prevention spray.
>
> What better way to start 2006 than to build up a classic Italian road

bike?
> $250 for the frame, fork, and headset professionally packed, shipped, and
> insured. Buyer can also buy a new set of matching Look-compatible Bianchi
> pedals for $40 more. Pictures available on request.
>
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