scoobyboy

what does every one think of them? i've never heard of them before but i quite like the Bianchi Caal Marathon 8200 but don't want to waste that sort of money on a bike thats going to break at the first sight of a mole hill!!!

Snazy

Apparently very good bikes, but the prices scare me.
Evans carry stock of them if you wanna go test one outl.

andythejock01wrx

My mate has a Bianchi road bike - seems a good bit of kit & he's happy with it.

SJ_Skyline

In the past Bianchi have supplied bikes for teams in the Tour de France like Liquigas and T-Mobile. The most notable rider I remember seeing on one of their bikes was Jan Ullrich.

Great bikes but better known for their road bikes imho.

andythejock01wrx

Snap!! Well ok, I didn't know the Tour de France stuff.

RAPTER59

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think they make good bikes, but somewhat over priced from what I've heard. Got a few triathlon friends lol

greenonedave

expensive but, extremely good reputation and history

skid11

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They have always made traditional top of the range Italian road bikes(well frames) and have sponsored a number of professional Teams over the years.
The build quality and ride of their road bike frames is first class but you pay for the name and kudos of owning a Bianchi.
Very nice bikes

Scooby Hoo?

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Bianchi was the Ferrari of the bike world in the 1960-2000. All hand made and bespoke.
Now with early restored models fetching good money.
Post 2000 started the factory models, but still built to a very high standard.
I would hope that it wouldn't break but if a fault should accure the bike would be repaired (properly).
They are the Rolex of the bike world when you've got one you'll start to watch for others.

scoobyboy

seems they get the thumbs up then and with a good history as well, so the next question is this, the spec of the bike is below is there anything there that could prove to be a weak link or anything that maybe could be uprated for any reason. i've never heard of the fork maker and a lot of other bikes use fox or rock shox would it be worth changing them?

Frame:Bianchi Caal Aluminium FS 120Fork:Marzocchi 22 LO, travel 120mm, Lockout, coil with bottom out bumper, mechanical preload, spring 1 side coil, casting diameter 30mm, steer tube steel, Post Mount and RMLO, BlackFront Derailleur:Shimano Deore FD-M531Rear Derailleur:Shimano SLX RD-M662Shifters:Shimano XT Chainset:Fsa Gamma Drive, Forged AL6061, MegaExo Integrated, 3mm AL7075 Outer/HT Chromo Middle+Inner Rings; 170-175mm Length x 104/64mm BCDChainrings:44/32/22 tooth chainrings, 9 speed, Finish; black anodized Bottom Bracket:Included in the cranksetCassette:Shimano Deore CS-HG50-9 11-32 tooth range 9 speedChain:Kmc X9, super narrow chain 9 speed 110 linkPedals:VP-515A black/silver + Toe-clipFront Brake:Shimano Disc-Brake hydraulic BRM486Rear Brake:Shimano Disc-Brake hydraulic BRM486Brake Levers:IncludedHandlebars:Fsa XC-282A-OS Riser OS Butted+Shot-Peened AL6061, Laser Logo, 18mm Rise x 31.8mm Clamp Diameter x 620mmStem:Fsa OS-190LX 3D forged AL6061, Alloy Cap forged 4-bolt, bolt Chromoly Hardware, Angle +/-6 degrees x 100-110mm x 31.8mm, finish; anodized blackHeadset:Fsa ZS4-CustomGrips:Velo VLG-059-6ARims:Mach 1 MX Disc White Collection, Alloy 6063TFront Hub:Shimano HB-M495L 32 holeRear Hub:Shimano FH-M495L 32 holeSpokes:Inox 2mm BlackFront Tyre:Hutchinson Toro, 26x2.15 60Tpi, tubetype, folding beadRear Tyre:Hutchinson Toro, 26x2.15 60Tpi, tubetype, folding beadSaddle:Selle San Marco Ponza Power, rail C Steel C40, WhiteSeatpost:Fsa SL-280, AL6061, Clamp One Bolt Nano Pro, Finish; anodized black , diameter 31.6mm; Length 350mm Seat Binder:Tranz X SC08 Alloy 6061-T6 34.9mmAccessories:Bianchi CK waterbottle

Scooby Hoo?

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Not a 600+BHP Scooby but a pretty good spec, Love the waterbottle

dpb

Pantani probably thought a lot of them , however he was probably/definitely on drugs

SJ_Skyline

dpb, you can take the word "probably" out of that sentence.

Midlife......

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Fausto coppi

1959 Bianchi Tour de France

Although I'm a cyclist from the late 70's era...LOL

Shaun