Bianchi Catalog of about 1983 — The Nuovo Racing, Professional, Rallye, Campione del Mondo, Super Leggera and Super Pista, with Four Framesets

The Bianchi catalog of about 1983 in 12 pages, without its back cover; the book prints no page numbers and no year.

— Page 1 (front cover) —
Bianchi

[The front of a pale blue-green Bianchi road bicycle photographed close against a black background, showing the polished stem, a brake lever with a tan rubber hood, black leather-wrapped bars, the head tube and the front wheel with its tan-wall tire. The only printed word is the black Bianchi wordmark at the right of an orange-yellow band across the top of the cover. The left edge of the cover is creased and scuffed.]

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NUOVO RACING

Sleek Italian styling and proven European components make this an excellent choice. Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleurs, double-butted Columbus frame, TTT stem, seatpost and saddle, Ofmega Competition hubs, headset, crankset, and pedals. Mavic Module E2 rims, and Clement 100 psi skinwall tires complete this thoroughbred Italian. Colors: White, Celeste

[A white Nuovo Racing with blue Bianchi lettering and tan-wall tires, shown from the drive side against a pale gray-beige studio backdrop. The title runs in white serif capitals on a black band across the top of the page, and the description sits in an orange-yellow panel at the left. A small brown stain marks the white margin below the panel.]

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PROFESSIONAL

Quick-handling and responsive, the Professional is happy on a twisting country road or racing Criteriums. Tight geometry and completely double-butted Chrome-Moly frame combine with Sugino SuperMighty crankset, Suntour Superbe Pro derailleurs, New Winner 6-speed freewheel, Selle Italia Aero II saddle, and Panaracer 270 gram tubular tires. To give you professional performance. Colors: Celeste, Black

[A pale blue-green Bianchi road bicycle with a white frame pump and a white water bottle is shown side-on in a large photograph at left, under a black heading band. The descriptive text sits in a yellow box at right, and the page carries no folio.]

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CAMPIONE D’ITALIA

Race-ready as delivered, the Campione d’Italia packs favorite Italian equipment onto a Columbus frame. Campagnolo N.R. derailleurs and fluted seatpost, G.S. pedals, TTT saddle and Bianchi-engraved stem, Ofmega CX crankset, Ofmega Competition hubs are integrated with Regina Oro freewheel and chain, and Wolber 300 gram tubulars on Mavic Monthlery rims. An Italian champion to inspire excellence. Colors: Celeste, White

[A white Bianchi road bicycle with red Bianchi lettering, a gold-colored chain and a silver water bottle is shown side-on in a large photograph at right, under a black heading band. The descriptive text sits in a yellow box at left, the page carries no folio and two staples of the binding show at the left edge of the scan.]

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RALLYE

The ultimate in handcrafted touring design, the Rallye features Campagnolo Gran Sport triple crankset and Mafac cantilever brakes. The quality continues with Columbus Tretubi frame, Campagnolo G.S. derailleurs and padded anatomic saddle. Finishing with Campagnolo Tipo hubs, Mavic Module E2 rims and Clement 100 psi skinwall tires, the Rallye exhibits a straight forward excellence seldom seen in a touring bicycle.
Color: White

[A white Rallye bicycle with blue Bianchi transfers, tan-wall tires, a black saddle and black handlebar tape stands in profile on a pale gray studio ground. A frame pump rides along the seat tube and a silver bottle sits in a cage on the down tube; the heading runs in white on a black band across the top and the text is set on an orange-yellow panel at the right.]

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CAMPIONE DEL MONDO

Ridden in international competition, this world champion features Campagnolo equipment, including Nuovo Record derailleurs, engraved seatpost, Gran Sport hubs and brakes with Super Record levers. Other components include TTT saddle and TTT Bianchi-engraved stem. Join the European teams in victory.
Colors: Celeste, Black

[A black Campione del Mondo bicycle with gold Bianchi transfers, a silver frame pump along the seat tube, a red-striped seatpost and tan-wall tires stands in profile on a pale gray studio ground. The heading runs in white on a black band across the top and the text is set on an orange-yellow panel at the left; small dark specks along the left edge look like binding marks.]

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TIPO CORSA

Exclusively customized for the competitive rider and proudly presented with all Campagnolo Nuovo Record components. The Columbus frame, designed to racing specs, is complemented by Campagnolo’s total reliability and performance. Highlighted with Super Record chainwheel, cast fork crown, and TTT Bianchi-engraved stem. Enter the professional world of Bianchi racing.
Colors: Celeste, Silver

[A silver Tipo Corsa bicycle with red Bianchi transfers, a silver frame pump along the seat tube, a red-striped seatpost and tan-wall tires stands in profile on a pale gray studio ground. The heading runs in white on a black band across the top and the text is set on an orange-yellow panel at the right.]

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SUPER LEGGERA

A masterpiece of cycling design. The frame is a custom blend of Columbus SP and SL tubing for maximum strength and liveliness. Our premium choice of components includes Campagnolo Super Record crankset, brakeset with engraved levers, derailleurs, headset, Nuovo Record hubs, bottom bracket, fluted seatpost, TTT Bianchi-engraved stem, Cinelli # 2 saddle, Clement 270 gram tubulars, and Mavic OR 10 rims. Super Leggera—proven in World Championship racing. Colors: Celeste, Black

[A pale blue-green Super Leggera road racing bicycle with black handlebar tape, a water bottle and tan-sidewall tubular tires, photographed from the drive side against a beige studio backdrop. The title runs in white serif capitals on a black band across the top of the page, the description sits in a yellow box at the left and the photograph runs off the right edge of the page.]

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ECO PISTA

The track bike that provides ultimate fixed-gear performance at a price that makes it easy to breakaway. All Columbus-tubed, with a Gipiemme Pista Gruppo, TTT bars and stem, San Marco saddle and seatpost, Mavic rims dressed with Clement 300 gram tubulars. Whether it’s pursuits, sprints, or Madisons, the Eco Pista challenges all others. Colors: Celeste, Black

[A black Eco Pista track bicycle with gold Bianchi lettering, no brakes, toe clips and cream-sidewall tubular tires, photographed from the drive side against a beige studio backdrop. The title runs in white serif capitals on a black band across the top of the page, the photograph runs off the left edge of the page and the description sits in a yellow box at the right.]

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SUPER PISTA

Super-specialized for the most grueling track events, the Super Pista features Columbus PS-tubed frame, Campagnolo Record Pista Gruppo, Cinelli #2 saddle, and 32 spoke wheels, tied and soldered, with Clement Pista tires on Mavic OR 10 rims. Meticulous craftsmanship with an enviable track history, including the 1982 World Championship medal.
Color: Celeste

[A Super Pista track bicycle in pale blue-green with a black saddle, black-taped drop bars and gold-colored rims, photographed side-on against a pale gray backdrop that runs off the right edge of the page. The heading sits in a black band across the top and the text in a yellow box at the left; no folio or other small print appears on the page.]

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FRAMESETS

All measurements are for a 58cm or 23″ frame; other sizes individually proportioned. | Specialissima | Professional | Limited | Randonneur
A Seat Tube Length | 58.0cm | 58.0cm | 23″ | 23″
B Wheelbase | 97.8cm | 97.8cm | 101.1cm | 103.5cm
C Head Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 73° | 72°
D Seat Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 72°
E Top Tube Length | 56.5cm | 56.0cm | 57.0cm | 57.0cm
F Chainstay | 41.0cm | 41.0cm | 41.5cm | 43.0cm
G Fork Rake | 4.2cm | 4.1cm | 4.5cm | 5.2cm
H Bottom Bracket Drop | 7.0cm | 6.6cm | 6.6cm | 6.6cm

For enthusiasts who would like to design their own bicycles, Bianchi offers these four framesets. They range from competitive racing to comfortable touring, and provide the unique opportunity for a customized Bianchi.

E C D A B H G F

[A frame geometry table for four framesets in a yellow box at the left, with a line drawing of a frame below it whose dimensions are keyed by the letters A to H, and at the right a photograph of a black frame and a red frame against a black ground that runs off the right edge of the page. The heading sits in a black band across the top and a yellow band runs along the foot of the photograph; the photograph and both bands continue on the facing page, and no folio or other small print appears on the page.]

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[Four bicycle frames in red, black, blue and pale blue-green, each with its fork fitted, photographed standing in a staggered row against a black ground, with the red and black frames running off the left edge of the page. A black band runs across the top above a white band, and a yellow band runs along the foot; the photograph and all three bands continue from the facing page at the left, and the page carries no printed lettering, folio or imprint.]