BIANCHI MINIMAX Reparto Corse, Campagnolo C-Record 8s, 55cm (1992/93)

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. They invented equal-sized wheels with pneumatic rubber tires in 1895, first bicycle ever featuring a cardan joint transmission in 1901 and front brake system in 1913.

Bianchi’s Reparto Corse (Bianchi’s Race Department) facility hand built frames for their top riders and their sponsored teams back in 1980s and 1990s. In years 1992-93 they sponsored Italian GB-MG Team, with some very strong riders such as Fabio Baldato, Andrej Tchmil, Ballerini, Franco Chioccioli, Dag-Erik Pedersen, the young sprinter Mario Cipollini and neo-prof Davide Rebellin. In 1992 M.Cipollini won Gent-Wevelgem and  4 stages at the Giro d’Italia and Gent-Wevelgem. They were winning races around the globe on BIANCHI EL and BIANCHI MINIMAX Reparto Corse bikes, same as we are presenting here…

Proudly presenting another Bianchi’s steel racing machine  – Bianchi Minimax made by Bianchi’s Reparto Corse and dates back to 1992-93. The frame is made of very special Columbus MiniMax tubes, with TIG welded headset tube. They feature similar characteristics as Columbus ‘Max‘ (elliptical cross sections and a 0,4 mm wall thickness), but with reduced diameters of the tubes. It’s shinning in original celeste paint job. Built with Campagnolo C-Record 8s groupset, FIR wheels, Selle Italia saddle, 3ttt stem and handlebar,  Ready for serious riding.

Nice catch for any vintage bike lover. Fair price.

Frameset: Bianchi Reparto Corse / Columbus Minimax

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 55 cm

– top tube (c-c): 54 cm

– headset tube: 13 cm

– standover: 81 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo C-Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo C-Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo C-Record

Levers: Campagnolo Ergopower 8s

Brakes: Campagnolo C-Record

Seatpost: Campagnolo C-Record

Saddle: Selle Italia

Stem: 3ttt

Handlebar: 3ttt

Pedals: Campagnolo

Tires: Michelin (original)

Handlebar tape: Bianchi, original

Condition:  Used, but very good condition. Original paint and decals. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Groupset and components are in good condition and works fine.

Year: 1992/93

Price: 2299€ (was 2499€)