BIANCHI Specialissima Superleggera, Campagnolo Super Record, 51cm (1982) – SOLD

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. The ”Specialissima” was introduced in late 1950s as successor of famous ”Campione del mondo” model and remains Bianchi’s top model till today.

Proudly presenting another Bianchi‘s iconic racing machine, the Specialissima Superleggera which dates back to November 1982. Beautiful frameset is made of superb Columbus SL tubing featuring extraordinary details like aero-shaped seat stays, ‘B’ cut-outs on the head lug, ‘B’ pantograph fork crown among the others. Especially designed parts for this special frame: superb Campagnolo Super Record groupset (Pat.82) with enlightened brakes and pantograph chaninrig, 3ttt Bianchi cockpit, Mavic GP4 rims, San Marco Concor saddle. No much words needed.

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

Frame & Fork: Bianchi Specialissima Superleggera (82.11 876) / Columbus SL

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 51 cm

-top tube (c-c): 52.5 cm

-headset tube: 9.2 cm

-standover: 75.5 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record Bianchi (170mm, Pat.82)

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Super Record, titanium axle

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record (PAT.82)

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record

Shifters: Campagnolo Super Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Super Record (new old stock)

Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record Bianchi

Handlebar: 3ttt Modello Competizione

Stem: 3ttt Bianchi (90 mm)

Hubs: Campagnolo Super Record

Rims: Mavic GP4

Seatpost: Campagnolo Super Record Bianchi (27,2mm)

Saddle: Selle San Marco Concor

Pedals: Campagnolo Super Record (titanium axle)

Tubulars: Continental Giro (new)

Handlebar Tape: leather, black

Condition: Used, but very good condition. New paint. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are working fine.

Weight: 9.2 kg (with pedals)

Year: 1982

Price: SOLD (August 2022)