Bianchi 1987 Catalog — Road & Sport Bicycles

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Bianchi
[Front cover: a deep-blue twilight motion-blur photograph of a cyclist; the word “Bianchi” is set in gold script at upper right.]

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Time and time again cyclists the world over comment on the special qualities of Bianchi bicycles. The quickness of acceleration. The responsiveness in climbing. The stability when descending.
How has Bianchi been able to maintain leadership in design, competition and performance over 100 years? We think it comes down to two simple components.
First, our involvement in World Class Competition gives us a winning edge (such as our victory in the 1986 World Cycling Championships) and in order to maintain that edge, we must constantly define and redefine what the ultimate Bianchi product is. What we learn from these experiences, we integrate into our bicycles.
Secondly, our resource is the Northern Italian bicycle artisan. Their intrinsic understanding of the bicycle and access to the ultimate proving ground makes them the ultimate innovators. Day in and day out individuals like Pietro Fanzaga and Osvaldo Bettoni make Bianchi bicycles for you as well as riders like Moreno Argentin.
The relationship of the Artisan, the Professional cyclist and you is the reason Bianchi has made the best bicycles in the world for the last century — and will continue to make them that way in the next.
[Illustration: a yellow page with an inset photo of an artisan working on a bicycle.]

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[Full-page photograph: a professional road cyclist gripping the drops, in a light-blue and white “GELATI SAMMONTANA” team jersey, on a Celeste Bianchi.]

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Professional Series
X-4 — Team issue SLX/SPX frameset featuring full Campagnolo C Record Group with Bianchi special anodization. Handlebars are hand stitched in Celeste Almarc leather. Bianchi Black and Silver Pro rims with Vittoria CG tubular tires; the X-4 is accented with expensive Bianchi Pantographing.
Mondiale — introduces Bianchi’s new metallic Celeste with a full complement of Celeste accessories. Campagnolo C Record “Pro” group, Pantographed 3T AR84 stem, Selle Italia Super Turbo Saddle, Mavic GL 330 rims with the new Vittoria Pro L slic.
[Illustration: side-profile photos of the Celeste “X-4” and the metallic-Celeste “Mondiale”.]

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Giro — A full Columbus SL/SP frameset equipped with Shimano seven speed Dura-ace group featuring Aero brake levers and indexed shifting. Wheels include Mavic MA-40 rims and Michelin select tires. Tape, saddle, cable housing and toe straps are in matching Celeste.
Pista — Full Columbus frameset featuring investment cast fork crown and PS fork blades. The GPM fork ends are chrome plated. Crankset is Pista style Super Competizione with anodized chainring. The Pista bars sport our new Celeste handlebar tape.
[Illustration: side-profile photos of the Celeste “Giro” road bike and the Celeste “Pista” track bike.]

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Competition Series
Super Leggera — Full Columbus SL/SP frameset with investment cast fork crown. Modolo’s new hard anodized “Flyer” handlebar and stem group and matching Flyer brakeset. Campagnolo C Record Derailleur, new GPM America 87 crankset. Ambrosio Super Elite hard anodized rims and Michelin select tires.
Trofeo — Laser etched anodized handlebar and stem combination. Super Record Derailleur Group. Ofmega Super Competizione crankset with anodized chainring and new Master pedals. Modolo’s new gray anodized Flyer brakeset. Ambrosio Super Elite hard anodized rims and GPM Cronosprint hubset.
[Illustration: side-profile photos of the yellow “Super Leggera” and blue “Trofeo”.]

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[Full-page photograph: a man in a workshop holding up a bare brazed bicycle front triangle by the head tube.]

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Performance Series
Nuovo Alloro — Campagnolo Victory Group. Handlebar and stem is anodized and Laser etched. Frameset is Bianchi Columbus Formula II in SuperSet construction and Cinelli investment cast fork crown. Wheels utilize Ambrosio Super Elite rims with Michelin Select tires. Saddle is Selle Italia Nuovo Mundialita.
Limited — Bianchi/Columbus Formula II frameset in SuperSet construction and Cinelli investment cast fork crown. Shimano’s 600 S.I.S. Aero group with Laser etched handlebar. Frame accents include Bianchi engraved seat stay caps and engraved fork crown. Also available in Metallic Celeste.
[Illustration: side-profile photos of the white “Nuovo Alloro” and black “Limited”.]

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Squadra — Shimano 600 EX S.I.S. derailleur group is complemented by the Ofmega master crankset and its anodized chainrings. The Universal Squadra brakeset is equipped with Aero levers. The full Columbus frameset sports our SuperSet construction. The handlebar is accented by laser etching of both Bianchi Eagle and Logo.
Brava — introduces Shimano’s new 105 component group with indexed shifting and light action braking system. Bio-pace chain wheels complete this sleek new look. Ukai’s hard anodized rims are fitted with IRC’s new triathlon tire. The saddle is Selle Italia’s popular Mundialita.
[Illustration: side-profile photos of the Celeste “Squadra” and the dark “Brava”.]

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Sport Series
Campione d’Italia — The Ofmega Nuovo Competizione crankset is equipped with anodized chainrings. Wheels: Ambrosio Elite anodized rims and Ofmega Mundial hubs. The full Columbus frameset in SuperSet construction is equipped with the new anodized Modolo Start brakeset. Derailleurs are Suntour’s new Accushift system, Alpha 7000.
Sport SX — Suntour’s new Accushift system Alpha 5000 component group equips our Tange Cro-moly Super Set frame. Anodized components include Araya 20A rims and the Sugino Alpha 5000 chainrings. Also available in a 17.5″ frame size with a 24 inch front wheel and 160mm crankset.
[Illustration: side-profile photos of the Celeste “Campione d’Italia” and red “Sport SX”.]

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[Full-page photograph: a frame builder among racks of frames and forks, holding a frame whose down-tube decal reads “mountain bike-fx”.]

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Sport Series
Premio — Bianchi engraved seat stay caps and forkcrown on the Premio’s Cro-moly frameset. Racing geometry complemented by forged Bianchi fork ends. Light action brakes from Dia-Compe with Aero levers. Shimano S.I.S. Derailleur system and Super Turbo style saddle.
Strada LX — Alloy rims with front and rear quick release, Shimano S.I.S. 12 speed derailleur system and downtube shifters mounted on the LX frame which features Cro-moly tubing. Extras include a Bianchi engraved fork crown, Black gum rubber hoods, and an anatomic saddle.
[Illustration: side-profile photos of the dark-red “Premio” and silver “Strada LX”.]

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Strada — The front quick release wheel, Alloy pedals, One piece Sugino crankset, and foam handlebar grips are some of the value added features. A Cro-moly main frame and an engraved forkcrown highlight our entry level Bianchi.
Volpe — Bar-con controls, Tange Cro-moly, unicrown fork, Suntour Cyclone-7000, Triple crankset, full braze-ons, Shimano Deore cantilever are the unique features of this model. A design equally adaptable for off-road riding, lightweight or even fully loaded touring.
[Illustration: side-profile photos of the light-blue “Strada” and blue “Volpe”.]

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SPECIFICATIONS (frame / fork & headset / brakeset / handlebar & stem)
X4 — 51-61cm, Celeste; Columbus SLX/SPX throughout, Bianchi investment cast BB and lugs, Bianchi engraving, chromeplated Campagnolo forkends; Columbus SL fork; Campagnolo C Record headset; Campagnolo Super Record brakeset, C Record pantographed levers; 3T Competizione Aero bar, 3T AR84 stem.
MONDIALE — 49-61cm, Metallic Celeste; Columbus SL/SP; Campagnolo C Record headset; Campagnolo Super Record brakeset; 3T Competizione, 3T AR84.
GIRO — 49-61cm, Celeste; Columbus SL/SP; Shimano Dura-Ace headset; Shimano Dura-Ace aero levers; 3T Competizione, 3T AR84.
PISTA — 50-59cm, Celeste; Bianchi Special by Columbus in Pista design; Columbus PS fork; Ofmega Gran Premio headset; brakeset N/A; ITM Mondial Pista bar, ITM 200.
SUPER LEGGERA — 49-61cm, Celeste/Yellow; Columbus SL/SP; Gipiemme Cronosprint headset; Modolo Flyer anodized brakeset; Modolo Flyer bar/stem.
TROFEO — 50-63cm, Celeste/Turquoise; Bianchi Special Formula II by Columbus, SuperSet; Gipiemme Cronosprint; Modolo Flyer anodized; ITM Mondial laser etched, ITM 300 Anthracite.
NUOVO ALLORO — 50-63cm, Celeste/Pearlescent White; Bianchi Special Formula II by Columbus, SuperSet; Gipiemme Cronosprint; Campagnolo New Victory; ITM Mondial laser etched, ITM 400.
LIMITED — 47-63cm, Metallic Celeste/Black; Bianchi Special Formula II by Columbus, SuperSet; Shimano N600 headset; Shimano N600 aero levers; ITM Mondial laser etched, ITM 200.
SQUADRA — 50-63cm, Celeste; Bianchi Special Formula II Tretubi by Columbus, Columbus Aelle stays; Ofmega Master headset; Universal Squadra aero levers; ITM Mondial laser etched, ITM 200.
BRAVA — 50-63cm, Black/Turquoise; Tange double-butted Chrome-moly for Bianchi, Mangalloy stays; Shimano N105 headset; Shimano N105 aero levers; SR CTD, SR Custom.
CAMPIONE D’ITALIA — 50-63cm, Celeste/Pearlescent White; Bianchi Special Formula II Tretubi by Columbus, Columbus Aelle stays; Ofmega Master headset; Modolo Start anodized aero kit; ITM Mondial laser etched, ITM 100 black.
SPORT SX — 19-25″ (17.5″ w/24″ front wheel), Black/New Rose; Tange double-butted Chrome-moly for Bianchi; Nikyo headset; Alpha-5000 Balance Response System aero levers; SR CTD, SR Custom.
PREMIO — 19-25″, Turquoise/Red; Tange double-butted Chrome-moly for Bianchi, forged fork ends; TH-305 headset; Dia Compe QS500N aero levers; HL racing bend, KL alloy.
STRADA LX — 19-25″/19″ Mixte, Black/Heather; Chrome-moly main frame, braze-on downtube shift levers; TH-305; Polygon AF-500 hooded levers; HL racing bend, KL alloy.
STRADA — 19-25″/19″ Mixte, Red/Mediterranean Blue; Chrome-moly main frame, fully lugged; Hi-tension fork, TH-305; Chang Star 500 extension levers; HL racing bend, KL alloy.
VOLPE — 53-59cm, Turquoise; Tange double-butted chrome-moly for Bianchi, rack mounts, carrying strap braze-ons; Chrome-moly unicrown fork, MTB sealed headset; Shimano AT-50 cantilever; SR CTD, SR Custom.
Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Bianchi limited warranty — frames are guaranteed for a lifetime to the original owner; other components for 12 months.

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SPECIFICATIONS (crankset / derailleurs / saddle / hubs / freewheel & chain / tires & rims / weight)
X4 — Campagnolo C Record 53/42T; Campagnolo C Record derailleurs; Selle Italia Super Turbo, Campagnolo Super Record post; Campagnolo C Record hubs; Regina CX 13-23T; Vittoria CG on Bianchi Speciale rims; ~21 lbs.
MONDIALE — Campagnolo C Record 53/42T; C Record derailleurs; Selle Italia Turbo; C Record hubs; Regina BX 13-23T Synchro; Vittoria Pro L Slic on Mavic GL330; ~21 lbs.
GIRO — Shimano Dura-Ace 53/42T; Dura-Ace SIS-7; Selle Italia Turbo; Dura-Ace hubs; Dura-Ace 13-23T 7; Michelin Competition Slic 700x20C on Mavic MA40; ~21.5 lbs.
PISTA — Ofmega Super Competizione Pista 48T; N/A; Selle Italia Mundialita, ITM 201; Ofmega Competizione Pista hubs; Campagnolo 16T fixed; Vittoria Giro del Mondo on Ambrosio Montreal; ~18.5 lbs.
SUPER LEGGERA — Gipiemme America 87 52/42T; Campagnolo C Record/B Victory; Selle Italia Special Mundialita; Gipiemme Sprint hubs; Regina BX 13-23T; Michelin Select 700x20C on Ambrosio Super Elite; ~22 lbs.
TROFEO — Ofmega Super Competizione 52/42T; Campagnolo Super Record/B; Selle Italia Special Mundialita, 3T RSR; Gipiemme Sprint; Regina BX 13-23T; Michelin Select on Ambrosio Super Elite; ~22 lbs.
NUOVO ALLORO — Campagnolo Victory 52/42T; Campagnolo New Victory, C Record levers; Selle Italia Special Mundialita, ITM 201; Campagnolo New Victory hubs; Regina BX 13-23T; Michelin Select on Ambrosio Super Elite; ~22 lbs.
LIMITED — Shimano N600 52/42T; Shimano N600 SIS; Selle Italia Special Mundialita, 3T RSR; Shimano N600 hubs; Shimano N600 14-24T; Michelin Select on Ambrosio Super Elite; ~22.5 lbs.
SQUADRA — Ofmega Master 52/42T; Shimano N600 SIS; Selle Italia Mundialita, 3T RSR; Ofmega Nuovo Mondial hubs; Shimano N600 14-24T; Michelin Select on Ambrosio Elite; ~22.5 lbs.
BRAVA — Shimano N105 52/42T Biopace; Shimano N105 SIS; Selle Italia Mundialita, SR CT-P5E; Shimano N105 hubs; Shimano N105 14-24T; IRC Triathlon 700x20C on Ukai 22A; ~22.5 lbs.
CAMPIONE D’ITALIA — Ofmega Nuovo Competizione 52/42T; Suntour Cyclone 7000 w/Alpha-5000 front der, IFC Accushift; Selle Italia Mundialita, ITM 201; Ofmega Nuovo Mondial hubs; Regina BX 14-24T; Michelin Select on Ambrosio Elite; ~22.5 lbs.
SPORT SX — Alpha-5000 52/42T; Suntour Alpha-5000 IFC Accushift; Selle Italia Mundialita, SR CT-P5E; Alpha-5000 hubs; Suntour Alpha-5000 14-28T; 700x25C skinwall on Araya 20A; ~23 lbs.
PREMIO — Sugino VP-110 52/42T; Shimano 525 SIS; Viscount Nuovo, SP-241 post; KK-310 QR hubs; Shimano 14-28T; CST C-631 27×1⅛” on Weinmann alloy; ~24 lbs.
STRADA LX — Sugino VP-110 52/42T; Shimano 532 SIS; Anatomic saddle, SP-241 post; KK-310 QR hubs; Shimano 14-28T; CST C-631 27×1⅛” on Weinmann alloy; ~25.5 lbs.
STRADA — Sugino VP-110 52/40T; Shimano Tourney; Anatomic steel saddle; KK-310/KK-106 hubs; Shimano 14-28T; CST C-631 27×1⅛” on Weinmann alloy; ~26.5 lbs.
VOLPE — SR SXC-T310 48/38/28T triple; Suntour Cyclone-7000 barcon; Selle Italia Mundialita, SR CT-P5E; Suzue SI-SQ sealed hubs; Suntour 14-28T; Panaracer Ridgeline-2 700x35C on Araya SS-45; ~25 lbs.
Footnote: Check limited warranty details with your Bianchi dealer.

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[Deep-blue back cover with the address block in a white panel at upper left.]