BIANCHI Campione del mondo “Fausto Coppi”, Campagnolo Gran Sport, 57.5cm (1953)

Bianchi is the world’s oldest bicycle-making company still in existence, founded in 1885 by Eduardo Bianchi in Milan, Italy. No doubt, Bianchi is the pioneer of bicycle development since the beginning:

– In 1885 Bianchi  pioneered the use of equal-sized wheels with pneumatic rubber tires;

– Edoardo Bianchi designed first lady bike in 1895 and it was made for Queen Margaret;

– The Bianchi reputation began when the company sponsored Giovanni Tommasello, the winner of the Grand Prix de Paris in 1899, which evolves into Tour de France;

– Bianchi presented the first bicycle ever featuring a cardan joint transmission in 1901;

– They invented the front brake system in 1913;

– In 1914 Bianchi was a famous and reputed manufacturer: in just one year, production settled on extraordinary figures: 45.000 bicycles, 1.500 motorbikes and 1000 cars;

– In 1915, Bianchi produced a bike for the Army, equipped with wide-section tyres, folding frame and suspensions on both wheels.

The 1953 World Chamiponship took place in Lugano, Switzerland, near Italian border. After 7h30min of racing, Fausto Coppi won with solo attack ahead of Belgiums Derijcke and Ockers. After that prestigious win, Bianchi renamed their previous top model Paris- Roubaix to CDM (Campione del mondo). The CDM was Bianchi’s top of the line racing bike in mid 1950s, later in early 1960s the Specialissima was released. Fausto Coppi and other heroes were wining on very similar Bianchi bike.

Prudly offering another iconic Italian racing machine from the past – 1953 BIANCHI Campione del mondo, very similar to Fausto Coppi’s bike from that era. The bike dates back to 1953, thanks to special Bianchi vintage bike register. Extraordinary details of the steel frame makes you understand that Edoardo Bianchi was a medical tool engineer, before he started with bike manufacturing. The frame is featuring integrated headset, equiped with Campagnolo Gran Sport gearing system, Bianchi cranks, Ambrosio Champion stem and handlebar,  Universal 453949 brakes, NiSi rims, so same components as Fausto Coppi used in mid 1950s. Original setup.

Nice cactch for any vintage bike collector. L’Eroica ready. Fair price.

Frame & Fork: Bianchi Campione del mondo, steel (serial number 527530 )

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 57.5 cm

– top tube (c-c): 56.5 cm

– headset tube: 14.5 cm

– standover: 81 cm

Crankset: Bianchi (50/45)

Bottom bracket : Bianchi

Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Gran Sport

Brake Levers: Universal

Brakes: Universal Extra 453949

Headset: Bianchi integrated

Stem: Ambrosio Champion

Handlebar: Ambrosio Champion

Hubs: Campagnolo

Freewheel: Regina(5s)

Rims: NiSi

Pedals: Sheffield

Handlebar Tape: cloth

Condition: Used, but good condition. The frame has no cracks, no dents, not bent. New paint and decals. Original setup. All parts are working fine.

Year: 1953

Price: 2499€ (was 2999€)

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