Last Sunday I bought a new Bianchi Nirone 7 Coast to Coast from a LBS. It has an aluminum frame that says "Alu Hydro" on it and has a carbon fork. It has Tiagra derailleurs / brifters with a 9 spd cassette, an FSA Vero triple crank, a nice set of Shimano WH-R500 wheels with Continental Ultra Sport tires and Wellgo clipless pedals. The frame is painted a beautiful very dark blue with celeste and silver trim. The fork is black and celeste.
The last bike I owned was an old early 80's Schwinn so this is a nice step up for me and I'm very happy with my $749.99 (plus tax) purchase. I think I got a good deal.
The model year doesn't really matter (or maybe it does since I'm posting on usenet about it) but I'm curious. There are several different Nirone's on Bianchi's website but I don't see mine. There is one with Tiagra components but it has different wheels.
In article <[email hidden]>, gh3321 @webtv.net says...
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Last Sunday I bought a new Bianchi Nirone 7 Coast to Coast from a LBS. It has an aluminum frame that says "Alu Hydro" on it and has a carbon fork. It has Tiagra derailleurs / brifters with a 9 spd cassette, an FSA Vero triple crank, a nice set of Shimano WH-R500 wheels with Continental Ultra Sport tires and Wellgo clipless pedals. The frame is painted a beautiful very dark blue with celeste and silver trim. The fork is black and celeste.
The last bike I owned was an old early 80's Schwinn so this is a nice step up for me and I'm very happy with my $749.99 (plus tax) purchase. I think I got a good deal.
The model year doesn't really matter (or maybe it does since I'm posting on usenet about it) but I'm curious. There are several different Nirone's on Bianchi's website but I don't see mine. There is one with Tiagra components but it has different wheels.
I thought they just started the Coast to Coast thing last year.
My guess: 2007
(What do I win?)
-Bob
PS: Your model is probably that one on the website with Tiagra, but the local shop/first owner/someone swapped out the wheels.
PS: Your model is probably that one on the website with Tiagra, but the local shop/first owner/someone swapped out the wheels.- Hide quoted text -
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Glen...Bob's guess is probably right. Look at this: http://www.bianchiusa.com/07_c2c.html It seems to be a page from 2007...look at the Via Nirone 7/Tiagra Triple, it seems like a lighter shade of dark blue than the 2008. Is that yours?
Now, since I'm in second place to verify, I propose that we follow TdF 2006 tradition, disqualify Bob because he might or might not have excess testostorone, and award First Prize to me. Alan Stewart
Look at this: http://www.bianchiusa.com/07_c2c.html It seems to be a page from 2007...look at the Via Nirone 7/Tiagra Triple, it seems like a lighter shade of dark blue than the 2008. Is that yours? Now, since I'm in second place to verify, I propose that we follow TdF 2006 tradition, disqualify Bob because he might or might not have excess testostorone, and award First Prize to me. Alan Stewart
That's a picture of my bike. Problem is the specs don't seem to match the picture as far as the number of spokes. That's what was confusing me (and the older I get it takes less and less to do that everyday.)
As far as who has more testostorone you guys will have to fight that out with the French press. They seemed to be experts on the subject back in '06. Me? I'm too busy countin' spokes ... lol
