Looks clean but definitely a high price. Thats $250 in my book but then again I’m cheap and don’t buy bikes in good shape, so I can think I got a deal and then prove myself wrong by spending way more in the rebuild stage.
That’s at least double what I’d value a low-end bike with an Exage groupset, so it sounds like you’re really only paying for the paint, but I really don’t understand the descriptor “psychedelic” for this bike at all. I was thinking I would see a garish 80’s fade but it’s just a gloss black paint job? You should be able to find a much more interesting paint job for $400+ imo, and I’d hope for at least 105 at that price.
Yeah, I went through this whole post thinking the paint was that cool purple shimmer you see around the name. But it's just the decals.
OP should source out the decals somewhere and just buy them instead.
I recently got a used Cinelli single speed in purple and blue based solely on how it looks. Best money I've spent in a while. That is to say: I support this poor financial decision based solely on aesthetics. Also if it's been on CL for 18 days I bet they are ready to lower the price.
LOL, great response. Thanks for that. I'm surprised it's still on CL, honestly, although we're probably oversupplied around this metropolis... If I can get $300-350, I might just pop and buy it!
That's a nice looking vintage bike and personality I love the look of down tube shifters. If you can afford it and it hits your sweet spot, I would go for it. I would try to get them down in price a bit. As someone that just searched and purchased a vintage road bike, it's not that simple or easy to come across the one that's the right size, the color that you like and the general esthetics. If it has nice components, even easier decision. Good luck!
All wonderful points, and I sure appreciate you chiming in. It sure does have personality. Now, will that translate in person? We all know many vintage bikes look way sexier in photos HAHA. Cheers, thanks...
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I appreciate that perspective. It's just very STYLIN' and I've been into this era of road bikes lately. Bianchis sweet quite collectible as well, although I'm not sure this tier is...
Well your opinion is what matters here. If you have money to burn and this is your thing, go for it.
I bought a Shogun Ninja a while ago and spent more than I should have but... It was the right thing. Also I bought it from a non-profit shop, so I felt good about spending more because it meant supporting them. If only I could find the right wheelset for it.
Ah, nice. Speaking of Shogun, there's been a blue Katana for sale in my city for a while now. Check this out and let me know any opinions, ty! [https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/d/houston-vintage-shogun-katana/7735630789.html](https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/d/houston-vintage-shogun-katana/7735630789.html)
Helpful comment! Oh, I'd ride it, alright. I ride 5-6 days a week, so it's nice to change up the bike every now n then. My other vintage road bike (Miyata) has full Shimano 600 tri-color group set. Hard to beat...
Yo, this Shogun is a cooler bike in my opinion. Would you ride them as is? Or would you spend $500 on parts and tires like I would? If the tubing is low quality on the Bianchi I wouldn't even mess with it. The paint scheme is cool but it could be replicated easily. I think a celeste, Columbus Bianchi would be worth shelling the extra couple hundred dollars for.
Yeah, I've been staring at that Shogun Katana ad for months. And they've lowered the price...
I very likely would ride as is. I have enough projects queued up already. Hard to pass up a bike so cool. I'd get new tires and maybe bar tape.
I agree about the tubing quality being of the utmost importance, in addition to components.
Think I'm over the Bianchi. Thanks for chiming in!
Bianchis especially if they are celeste seem to go for a lot more money than a comparable bike from most othe brands. This feels in line with what I see posted around me. I'd probably offer $350.00 for it assuming it looks good in person.
A buddy of mine who is way into old/classic bikes likes to point out that, in Italy, Bianchi is basically Trek. There is better Bianchi and there is lesser Bianchi, but it isn't guaranteed to be some killer performance machine.
(he owns three, btw, none of them especially valuable)
I sure appreciate that perspective, especially the price suggestion. To me, this bike is just gorgeous; eye candy. I already have a late 80's Miyata 1400, though, which I love. Not sure I need another similar bike...
I'd check it out, but I can't imagine that the bianchi will be much different from your Miyata especially since the 1400 was pretty high end. That said, a good looking paint job makes a huge difference, and you can add some different parts or handlebars to differentiate the two.
This is the kind of comment that truly helps. I do love my damn Miyata, after having it only a couple months. That old hag has got me setting PRs left and right, and loving the steel frame.
I'm a huge fan of older steel frames. I have an 1980s Falcon frame that is Reynolds 531. I coldset the rear triangle so I could use a modern road bike wheel and have a cassette on it. Any slowness on the bike is due to me, not the bike.
Damn, talk about old school cool. I love that dedicated cyclists like you can get the most out of old frame tech plus the accessibility of modern drive trains... Big thumbs up, brother
Thanks. I'm a compulsive tinkerer and while I am too cheap to buy a new bike, spending the same amount on parts over a few months doesn't seem to bother me.
It might be worth picking up a cheaper older steel frame to try it out and make yourself a steel frame with modern parts if you enjoy messing with stuff.
This is the video I used for reference on how to do it.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdibmxBuMy0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdibmxBuMy0)
Tough to get a sense of the paint job from this angle, but it looks in good shape. Do you want down tube shifters? Seems like a $250 bike to me, would need a few things. I get it tho: just got a purple Bianchi Ibex in rough shape, paid not much but still twice what I should have because the purple crackly paint job [swoon]...
That's the thing about LOOKS versus components! I dig downtube friction shifting, so I'm all good with that. It's a tough call, here. I think I'd love riding it, but that's a chunk of money for something so old, though it does have fresh updates...
True. Couldn’t really make out the top tube writing. Either way volpes rip haha. Weren’t they more proto cross bikes than touring or was that more the newer models
Yeah you could call the Volpe a cyclocross bike, especially of this era. It was certainly [advertised as one](https://www.gringineer.com/blogs/gringineer-cycles-bike-blog/1990-bianchi-catalog/), and had the geometry of what Bianchi considered CX. [Sheldon Brown](https://www.sheldonbrown.com/volpe.html) suggests they evolved from CX to touring over time.
This is conjecture from me, but I think the lines between CX, touring, and road bikes were pretty blurry 30 years ago - maybe because bikes weren't all that different from each other back then. What's really stopping you from putting a rack on any given steel bike and touring with it? The only bikes in that catalogue I linked above that don't have eyelets are the track bikes and a few of the "dedicated" road race bikes.
Looks like a ~1990, which IMO has the coolest paint jobs out of all the Bianchis.
If you're certain it's an Eros, it's a nice bike, but not particularly high-end or rare by any means. $420 is paying Bianchi tax on it (and/or cool paint tax), and there are plenty of similar era road bikes you could buy for that much. Up to you if that's worth it to you.
People are constantly posting about the high priced classic bikes nowadays due to the popularity of subs like this. But see if they'll do $300
I appreciate that, and I agree 100% on the price. Thanks
It’s not my ideal bianchi but of course tastes is personal. What does a frame like that typically go for?
Yup. Celeste or no deal
Too much. It’s a buyer’s market. Offer 250.
I can dig that approach. Thanks
Looks clean but definitely a high price. Thats $250 in my book but then again I’m cheap and don’t buy bikes in good shape, so I can think I got a deal and then prove myself wrong by spending way more in the rebuild stage.
Exactly, but that's xbiking amirite? I think the $250-300 range sounds doable. Beyond that, let someone else snag it. I have many in the quiver.
That’s at least double what I’d value a low-end bike with an Exage groupset, so it sounds like you’re really only paying for the paint, but I really don’t understand the descriptor “psychedelic” for this bike at all. I was thinking I would see a garish 80’s fade but it’s just a gloss black paint job? You should be able to find a much more interesting paint job for $400+ imo, and I’d hope for at least 105 at that price.
Yeah, I went through this whole post thinking the paint was that cool purple shimmer you see around the name. But it's just the decals. OP should source out the decals somewhere and just buy them instead.
I'll admit I used an adjective that could provide CLICK BAIT! Sue me LOL
I recently got a used Cinelli single speed in purple and blue based solely on how it looks. Best money I've spent in a while. That is to say: I support this poor financial decision based solely on aesthetics. Also if it's been on CL for 18 days I bet they are ready to lower the price.
LOL, great response. Thanks for that. I'm surprised it's still on CL, honestly, although we're probably oversupplied around this metropolis... If I can get $300-350, I might just pop and buy it!
Y’all are generous. $200 tops
That's a nice looking vintage bike and personality I love the look of down tube shifters. If you can afford it and it hits your sweet spot, I would go for it. I would try to get them down in price a bit. As someone that just searched and purchased a vintage road bike, it's not that simple or easy to come across the one that's the right size, the color that you like and the general esthetics. If it has nice components, even easier decision. Good luck!
All wonderful points, and I sure appreciate you chiming in. It sure does have personality. Now, will that translate in person? We all know many vintage bikes look way sexier in photos HAHA. Cheers, thanks...
I would not pay that in my area for that bike. But if it fits you must commit. Work them for pricing.
Thanks, and yeah -- I'm not paying $420. If I get get a hundo off, I might pop... TY!
Have a friend call and offer 400$ and set up a meet up but flake. Call him after and offer 250$😂
My lord, me and one friend have discussed such a scheme in the past... Dirty dawgs
Frame is not Celeste green and they want $420? Fuggouttahere
😆
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Hell yeah. Bellisima! Proper components
It's overpriced no matter the market. I'd offer $325 at the very most. What about it is so interesting to you?
I appreciate that perspective. It's just very STYLIN' and I've been into this era of road bikes lately. Bianchis sweet quite collectible as well, although I'm not sure this tier is...
Well your opinion is what matters here. If you have money to burn and this is your thing, go for it. I bought a Shogun Ninja a while ago and spent more than I should have but... It was the right thing. Also I bought it from a non-profit shop, so I felt good about spending more because it meant supporting them. If only I could find the right wheelset for it.
Ah, nice. Speaking of Shogun, there's been a blue Katana for sale in my city for a while now. Check this out and let me know any opinions, ty! [https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/d/houston-vintage-shogun-katana/7735630789.html](https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/d/houston-vintage-shogun-katana/7735630789.html)
If it had a better group set it would be a great deal. As it is, it's a good deal if you're going to ride it.
Helpful comment! Oh, I'd ride it, alright. I ride 5-6 days a week, so it's nice to change up the bike every now n then. My other vintage road bike (Miyata) has full Shimano 600 tri-color group set. Hard to beat...
Thank you, sir. To be clear, your response is for the Shogun Katana? Or the Bianchi...
The Shogun. It's hard to tell what the Bianchi is built with - a mixed group to say the least.
PREESH
Yo, this Shogun is a cooler bike in my opinion. Would you ride them as is? Or would you spend $500 on parts and tires like I would? If the tubing is low quality on the Bianchi I wouldn't even mess with it. The paint scheme is cool but it could be replicated easily. I think a celeste, Columbus Bianchi would be worth shelling the extra couple hundred dollars for.
Yeah, I've been staring at that Shogun Katana ad for months. And they've lowered the price... I very likely would ride as is. I have enough projects queued up already. Hard to pass up a bike so cool. I'd get new tires and maybe bar tape. I agree about the tubing quality being of the utmost importance, in addition to components. Think I'm over the Bianchi. Thanks for chiming in!
Bianchis especially if they are celeste seem to go for a lot more money than a comparable bike from most othe brands. This feels in line with what I see posted around me. I'd probably offer $350.00 for it assuming it looks good in person.
A buddy of mine who is way into old/classic bikes likes to point out that, in Italy, Bianchi is basically Trek. There is better Bianchi and there is lesser Bianchi, but it isn't guaranteed to be some killer performance machine. (he owns three, btw, none of them especially valuable)
Great perspective. Much appreciated
I sure appreciate that perspective, especially the price suggestion. To me, this bike is just gorgeous; eye candy. I already have a late 80's Miyata 1400, though, which I love. Not sure I need another similar bike...
I'd check it out, but I can't imagine that the bianchi will be much different from your Miyata especially since the 1400 was pretty high end. That said, a good looking paint job makes a huge difference, and you can add some different parts or handlebars to differentiate the two.
This is the kind of comment that truly helps. I do love my damn Miyata, after having it only a couple months. That old hag has got me setting PRs left and right, and loving the steel frame.
I'm a huge fan of older steel frames. I have an 1980s Falcon frame that is Reynolds 531. I coldset the rear triangle so I could use a modern road bike wheel and have a cassette on it. Any slowness on the bike is due to me, not the bike.
Damn, talk about old school cool. I love that dedicated cyclists like you can get the most out of old frame tech plus the accessibility of modern drive trains... Big thumbs up, brother
Thanks. I'm a compulsive tinkerer and while I am too cheap to buy a new bike, spending the same amount on parts over a few months doesn't seem to bother me. It might be worth picking up a cheaper older steel frame to try it out and make yourself a steel frame with modern parts if you enjoy messing with stuff. This is the video I used for reference on how to do it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdibmxBuMy0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdibmxBuMy0)
Tough to get a sense of the paint job from this angle, but it looks in good shape. Do you want down tube shifters? Seems like a $250 bike to me, would need a few things. I get it tho: just got a purple Bianchi Ibex in rough shape, paid not much but still twice what I should have because the purple crackly paint job [swoon]...
That's the thing about LOOKS versus components! I dig downtube friction shifting, so I'm all good with that. It's a tough call, here. I think I'd love riding it, but that's a chunk of money for something so old, though it does have fresh updates...
Volpes rip get it
This isn't a Volpe; those are touring bikes and usually come with cantis
True. Couldn’t really make out the top tube writing. Either way volpes rip haha. Weren’t they more proto cross bikes than touring or was that more the newer models
Yeah you could call the Volpe a cyclocross bike, especially of this era. It was certainly [advertised as one](https://www.gringineer.com/blogs/gringineer-cycles-bike-blog/1990-bianchi-catalog/), and had the geometry of what Bianchi considered CX. [Sheldon Brown](https://www.sheldonbrown.com/volpe.html) suggests they evolved from CX to touring over time. This is conjecture from me, but I think the lines between CX, touring, and road bikes were pretty blurry 30 years ago - maybe because bikes weren't all that different from each other back then. What's really stopping you from putting a rack on any given steel bike and touring with it? The only bikes in that catalogue I linked above that don't have eyelets are the track bikes and a few of the "dedicated" road race bikes.
Really good points!... People, learn from this response. This speaks to the very heart of xBiking.
Mgoof that shit
I’d pass
Biopace chain ring 🤮
Freal. Not one single vintage campy part and they want $4? That’s a $150 bike all day.
This is the kind of comment that helps, and I appreciate it! I got the googly eyes over the colors LOL. I'm over it.
Glad you didn’t get ripped off sir.
I appreciate that! Me too. There was never any way I was paying $400+. And now today, the seller dropped $40 on the offer price... Cheers, thanks
Looks like a ~1990, which IMO has the coolest paint jobs out of all the Bianchis. If you're certain it's an Eros, it's a nice bike, but not particularly high-end or rare by any means. $420 is paying Bianchi tax on it (and/or cool paint tax), and there are plenty of similar era road bikes you could buy for that much. Up to you if that's worth it to you.
I sure appreciate the perspective