Vintage 1983 Bianchi Rallye ‘Specialissima’ Touring Bicycle - Made in Italy

Description

1983 Bianchi Rallye ‘Specialissima’ Touring Bicycle
[
Made in Italy: ordered &
purchased new 08/1983 from Authorized Bianchi Dealer]
1983 Bianchi Rallye premium touring bicycle, white
[
sole color available; unique model
].
Like new, well maintained
[
ridden le
ss than100 miles
]
.  Always protected from elements
[
never rained on or washed; covered & stored inside home
]
.  Mint+ condition.
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All original components
[
2016new items: Brooks of England #B33 wide leather saddle, Schwalbe Marathon 32-630 27”x1¼” tires, Zefal hpr tire pump, Diamondback sure-grip pedals, leather saddle bag
]
…retained original Bianchi ‘Sella Italia’ padded leather saddle on Campagnolo 27.2mm seat post and Campaganolo ‘Gran Sport’ pedals with Brevette
(
France
)
‘Christophe Special’ toe clips / Cycle Pro CP2 leather straps
[
see photo
]
.
Last serviced 02/2016 at authorized bicycle shop when new tires purchased / installed.
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Bianchi1983 catalog Rallye image and description
[
see photo
]
.
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ColumbusTretubi lugged steel frame
[
‘Tubi Speciali Rinforzati’ label
]
.
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Serial number pressed into top of seat tube
[
#040 3.A
]
.
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Campagnolo stem and ‘3ttt Competizione’ drop handlebar
[
original tape
]
.
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Size 59-60CM
[
Large: seat tube 23½”; wheelbase 39½”; top tube standover 33”
]
.
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Weight 30.4 lbs.
[
including Brooks saddle and accessories shown in photos
]
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‘Piaggio Group’ Vespa of America Corporation label.
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15-speed:Campagnolo ‘Gran Sport’ triple crankset, Campagnolo ‘Gran Sport’ Rally derailleurs, and Campagnolo gear shift levers.
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Mafac
(
France
)
cantilever brakes
[
original pads
]
.
·
Mavic
(
France
)
27”x1¼”‘Module E2’ rims and quick-detach Campagnolo Tipo hubs.
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1-owner,bought new 08/1983… rare preservation of classic Italian bicycle
[
only components missing: original Bianchi tire pump and Clement skinwall tires
]
.
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Typical old-world Bianchi quality.
·
No damage, never crashed, no mechanical issues. No paint touch-ups.
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Showa Industries ‘Dax’ travel stand + weighted indoor storage stand.
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Gel and lambs’ wool saddle covers to fit Bianchi and Brooks saddles.
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Bianchi warranty card and dealer receipt.
.