BIANCHI Specialissima, Campagnolo Gran Sport / Record 1st gen, 55.5cm (1960)

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. Throughout Bianchi’s 130-year history, the Specialissima name has represented the pinnacle of the Italian legend’s road machine line-up. Each and every Bianchi bicycle is not only the most perfect machine from a technical point of view, but also an expression of the latest innovation

The Specialissima was born in 1956, when the Bianchi team already had quite an award collection and Fausto Coppi – whose name would forever be connected to the company – already had several Giro d’Italia and Tour de France victories. Throughout the 1960s, the Specialissima – replacing the famous “Campione del Mondo” model, similar in the frame profile but different in the components – it was build with Campagnolo Record 1st gen groupset which was ahead of the time back in the days. The Bianchi Specialissima is defined by a superlative that shamelessly boasts a desire to win, to dominate the dreams of cyclists and fans of the professional cycling.

In years 1960-1964, Bianchi returned to the pro peloton as main sponsor of the BIANCHI Team. The team was continuation of the BIANCHI Pirelli Team. The entire team was using Bianchi Specialissima bikes, very similar to the bikes we are presenting here.

Bianchi Team with Bianchi Specialissima bike

Here we are proudly presenting another legendary top class racing machine, the Bianchi Specialissima. It dates back to 1960, thanks to special Bianchi vintage bike register. Extraordinary details makes you understand that Edoardo Bianchi was a medical tool engineer, before he started with bike manufacturing. Beautiful lugs, pin for lubrication of the headset, serial number at the seat-tube clamp, especially designed chainset tubes among the others… Built with Campagnolo Gran Sport / Record 1st gen groupset, Universal 61 brakes, Ambrosio Champion stem and handlebar , NiSi rims, Brooks saddle.

Nice catch for any vintage bike collector. L’Eroica ready.

Frame & Fork: Bianchi Specialissima (frame no.1604)

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 55.5 cm

– top tube (c-c): 57 cm

– headset tube: 12 cm

– standover: 79 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Record 1st gen (151bcd, 170mm)

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Gran Sport

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Gran Sport

Headset: Bianchi integrated

Shifters: Campagnolo Gran Sport

Brake Levers: Universal

Brakes: Universal 61

Stem: Ambrosio Champion

Hubs: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Rims: NiSi

Freewheel: Regina Extra (5 speed)

Seatpost: Campagnolo Record 1st gen (27,2 mm)

Saddle: Brooks

Pedals: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Tubulars: Vittoria Rally 25mm

Handlebar Tape: cotton, blue

Condition: Used, but good condition. Refurbished by professional guy. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Ready to ride.

Year: 1960

Price: SOLD (December 2022)