BIANCHI Ti-Mega Titanium Reparto Corse, Campagnolo Record 8s, 56cm (1996) – 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.

Bianchi’s Reparto Corse (Bianchi’s Race Department) facility hand built frames for their top riders and Team Gewiss was sponsored by Bianchi back in 1995-96 seasons. Team Gewiss Playbus was winning with Bianchi’s top-end model, the ” Ti-Mega ” which is made of lightweight 3AL-2.5V titanium tubeset. The titanium was the most exclusive material back then, even some riders already rode full carbon bikes.

Team Gewiss Playbus  was one of the best team back in 1996. Their riders won biggest races like Milano-San Remo (G.Colombo), Amstel Gold Race (S.Zannini), Paris-Tours (N.Minali), stages at the Giro and Tour (E.Berzin) on Bianchi Ti-Mega bikes.

E.Berzin (Gewiss Playbus)

Team Gewiss Playbus 1996

Proudly presenting another Italian titanium masterpiece – Bianchi Ti-Mega Titanium Reparto Corse which dates back to 1996. Superb frame is made of superlight titanium 3AL-2,5V tubeset, shinning in original celeste paint. Only best of the best parts are good enough for such an amazing frameset: Campagnolo Record 8s groupset, Campagnolo Omega clincher wheels, Flite Titanium saddle, 3ttt stem and handlebar. A bike with a soul that brings back mid 1990s memories.

Titanium masterpiece. Nice catch for any Bianchi collector.

Frame: Bianchi Ti-Mega Titanium, 3AL-2.5V

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 56 cm

– top tube (c-c): 56 cm

– headset tube: 12.7 cm

– standover: 80 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Record 172.5mm (53/39)

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 8s

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 8s

Headset: Campagnolo Record

Levers: Campagnolo Record Titanium Ergopower 8s

Brakes: Campagnolo Record

Rims: Campagnolo Omega (clincher)

Hubs: Campagnolo Record 8s

Stem: 3ttt (120 mm)

Handlebar: 3ttt Prima

Seatpost: Campagnolo C-Record (27,2mm)

Seat: Selle Italia Flite Titanium

Pedals: LOOK (new)

Tires: Veloflex (new)

Handlebar Tape: Bianchi  (new)

Condition:  Used, but good condition. Original paint. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Some signs of normal use. All parts are working fine.

Year: 1996

Price: SOLD (October 2023)