Bianchi Catalog for America (Undated, Nine Pages) — No Substitutes, Only Compromises: from the Nuovo Racing and Nuovo Touring to the Super Corsa and Super Pista

Nine pages of an undated Bianchi catalog for America. It promises 12 models and shows six; the rest of the book is not held.

— Page 1 —
BIANCHI. THERE ARE NO SUBSTITUTES. ONLY COMPROMISES.

[A black page whose only printing is a three-line headline in large red condensed capitals beneath a thin tan rule across the top. The lower half of the page is plain black and heavily scuffed and scratched, with a tiny yellow speck at the lower right and wear along the left edge; no folio, logo or imprint appears.]

— Page 2 —
BIANCHI. IT HAS WINNER WRITTEN ALL OVER IT.

Since 1885 Bianchi bicycles have earned their superior reputation the world over.
Victories in over 1000 grueling international racing events include Fausto Coppi’s and Felice Gimondi’s world road championships plus many national and world track championships.

WE’D LIKE TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL.

You’ll find the unparalleled technology and craftsmanship that has bred this line of champions in all 12 of the Bianchis now available in America.
Each is meticulously designed and manufactured to offer an exceptionally balanced combination of strength, lightness, handling ease, comfort, safety and price.
So whether you’re choosing a bicycle for recreation, commuting, touring, sport or serious racing, you’ll discover a Bianchi model that offers both superior quality and superior value.
Bianchi. There are no substitutes. Only compromises.

FRAME DESIGN: Each Bianchi frame is specifically designed for its use: road racing, track racing or touring.

HUBS: For light weight, high performance and easy removal, all Bianchis have forged light alloy hubs with both front and rear quick-release mechanisms.

DERAILLEURS: Bianchis feature a superior Campagnolo, Suntour or Shimano derailleur perfectly matched to gear range and component group. Most are of light alloy.

SPOKES: To ensure perfect roundness and long life, all Bianchi wheels are built with 14 gauge spokes in a four-cross pattern. Most are of stainless steel.

GEARS: Most Bianchis offer 12-speed gear systems. 10-and 18-speed systems are also available.

[A black page with two headings in white condensed capitals and an introduction in white serif type at the left, and five short notes on frame design, hubs, derailleurs, spokes and gears at the right, set around part of a bicycle wheel with a gold-colored rim. The wheel runs off the right edge, where a vertical fold crease with cracked ink marks the binding, and a tan rule runs across the top of the text column; no folio appears.]

— Page 3 —
SEAT POST: All Bianchis have light alloy seatposts. Most are microadjusting for exact saddle positioning.

FITTINGS: To eliminate paint-chipping, rust-causing clips, all Bianchis have brazed-on control cable fittings. Many for shift levers and water bottles.

BARS AND STEM: All Bianchis feature engraved alloy handlebars, alloy stems and allen key fittings.

LUGS: For perfect frame alignment and strength, all Bianchis use only the finest precision pressed or cast lugs.

BRAKES: To ensure safe, smooth stops, all Bianchis feature center or side-pull alloy brakes from Campagnolo, Dia-Compe or Universal.

RIMS: For higher performance and lighter weight, all Bianchi rims are of light alloy.

FRAME TUBING: For high quality, lightness and strength, all Bianchis have either Columbus or Bianchi double-butted tubing. (A.R. or CrMo)

TIRES: For easier pedaling, all Bianchis are equipped with 90 or 100 lb. high pressure, wired-on tires or tubulars by Bianchi or Clement.

CRANKS: For efficient power transmission and ease of maintenance, all Bianchis use strong, light, alloy cotterless cranks from Campagnolo, Sakae and Shimano.

[A pale blue-green Bianchi road bicycle with gold-colored rims, black handlebar tape, tan brake lever hoods and a matching water bottle stands in profile against a black ground, ringed by nine short notes in white serif type. The notes cover the seat post, fittings, bars and stem, lugs, brakes, rims, frame tubing, tires and cranks; the rear wheel runs off the left edge of the page, and there is no heading or folio.]

— Page 4 —
NUOVO RACING. A WINNING TRADITION.

A traditional racing Bianchi sporting Columbus tubing with forged fork crown and adjusting fork ends, brazed-on fittings, Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleurs, Universal 77 brakeset, G.P.M. crankset and pedals, light 700c wheels with Mavic rims, Clement tires and stainless spokes.

[A pale blue-green Nuovo Racing bicycle with blue Bianchi transfers, a black saddle, black handlebar tape, tan brake lever hoods, a matching water bottle and tan-wall tires stands in profile against a black ground. The heading runs in white condensed capitals beneath a tan rule across the top and the description sits in white serif type at the upper left; no folio appears.]

— Page 5 —
NUOVO TOURING. DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE.

New for the tourist. With 18 speeds and a gear range from 30 to 110 it’s ready for any extended excursion. It carries Shimano 600 G.S. gearset, G.P.M. triple chainwheel, 100 lb. 27 x 1¼ Clement tires, super strong Mavic rims and soft padded suede saddle.

[A cream Nuovo Touring bicycle with blue Bianchi transfers, a triple chainset, a black saddle, black handlebar tape, a silver frame pump along the seat tube, a silver water bottle and tan-wall tires stands in profile against a black ground. The heading runs in white condensed capitals beneath a tan rule across the top and the description sits in white serif type at the upper left; no folio appears.]

— Page 6 —
CAMPIONE DEL MONDO. A WORLD LEADER.

The 12-speed bicycle of the Belgian Bianchi racing team. Columbus tubing frame plus all Campagnolo equipment including Nuovo Record derailleurs, Gran Sport brakes with drilled-out levers, Bianchi engraved stem, seatpost and chainwheels, Mavic rims and Clement tires.

[A pale blue-green Bianchi road racing bicycle with red Bianchi transfers, a matching frame pump and water bottle, black handlebar tape and tan-wall tires, photographed from the drive side against a black ground. The chainrings carry blue B emblems, the heading runs in white condensed capitals beneath a tan rule across the top of the page and the description is set in white at the upper left. The page carries no folio or other small print.]

— Page 7 —
SUPER LEGGERA. THE SPIRIT OF 1,000 VICTORIES.

Bianchi’s race proven team bike. Distinguishing features include Bianchi/Columbus frame tubing and Campagnolo Nuovo and Super Record components.

[A pale blue-green Bianchi road racing bicycle with blue Bianchi transfers, a matching frame pump and water bottle, black handlebar tape and tan-wall tires, photographed from the drive side against a black ground. The heading runs in white condensed capitals beneath a tan rule across the top of the page and the description is set in white at the upper left; the page carries no folio or other small print.]

— Page 8 —
SUPER CORSA. ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT IN LIGHTWEIGHT TECHNOLOGY.

A time trialist’s dream at 19 pounds, this is Bianchi’s best and truly one of the world’s premiere racing machines. Impeccably conceived and constructed, it is composed of only Campagnolo Super Record equipment.

[A pale blue-green Bianchi road racing bicycle with blue Bianchi transfers, a matching frame pump and water bottle, black handlebars, tan rubber brake hoods and gold-colored rims, photographed from the drive side against a black ground. The heading runs in white condensed capitals across the full width of the page beneath a tan rule and the description is set in white at the upper left; the page carries no folio or other small print.]

— Page 9 —
SUPER PISTA. RUNS CIRCLES AROUND THE COMPETITION.

King of the Six Days, this is Bianchi’s foremost track machine. Giving you an enviable track record are Columbus P.S. tubing, Campagnolo Record Pista Group, T.T.T. track stem, engraved seatpost, Cinelli #2 saddle, Mavic OR 10 rims and Clement tires.

[A pale blue-green Bianchi track bicycle with blue Bianchi transfers, no brakes, toe clips, a black saddle, black-taped track bars and tan-wall tires on gold-colored rims, photographed from the drive side against a black ground. The heading runs in white condensed capitals beneath a tan rule across the top of the page and the description is set in white at the upper left; the page carries no folio or other small print.]