I've had a quite few Bianchi's before, but currently Bianchi-less
I had 2 of the 1996 Columbus Genius frame sets in Celeste with Pink detailing.
Browsing Subito I came across this flawless mint original example with a very rare "California Blue" colour scheme.
I had to have it. I haven't ever seen this colour before - it's gorgeous. Being almost mint it was a no brainer.
The Columbus Cyber lugged version from 1993, which came before the Genius.
XT M735/7 mechs and calipers and chainset with Diatech A-Headset and especially the original stem (ITM) in the same colour.
Matching Genius forks
Ritchey Logic levers
LX M569 shifters (from 1997)
I asked my friend @RetroRider_IT who nabbed it for me and has taken it home ready to ship to me in England.
As a bonus it has an early WR Compositi handlebar (1993/4) and a WR Compositi saddle.
The wheelset is Ambrosio on basic black Shiamno hubs which is obviously not anywhere the correct age, tyres are very nice IRC Mythos XC.
I'll have a closer look when it arrives. I'll probably be keeping most of it as is, of course an early WR Compositi seatpost (93/94) will be essential. I'll likely find a shorter stem as this is probably too long for me (for riding)
Me think a black set of Nisi rims would be very nice, need to have a look at some ideas for hubs.
I reckon I'll leave the shifters and levers.
I'll photograph it properly in daylight when it arrives.
I had 2 of the 1996 Columbus Genius frame sets in Celeste with Pink detailing.
Browsing Subito I came across this flawless mint original example with a very rare "California Blue" colour scheme.
I had to have it. I haven't ever seen this colour before - it's gorgeous. Being almost mint it was a no brainer.
The Columbus Cyber lugged version from 1993, which came before the Genius.
XT M735/7 mechs and calipers and chainset with Diatech A-Headset and especially the original stem (ITM) in the same colour.
Matching Genius forks
Ritchey Logic levers
LX M569 shifters (from 1997)
I asked my friend @RetroRider_IT who nabbed it for me and has taken it home ready to ship to me in England.
As a bonus it has an early WR Compositi handlebar (1993/4) and a WR Compositi saddle.
The wheelset is Ambrosio on basic black Shiamno hubs which is obviously not anywhere the correct age, tyres are very nice IRC Mythos XC.
I'll have a closer look when it arrives. I'll probably be keeping most of it as is, of course an early WR Compositi seatpost (93/94) will be essential. I'll likely find a shorter stem as this is probably too long for me (for riding)
Me think a black set of Nisi rims would be very nice, need to have a look at some ideas for hubs.
I reckon I'll leave the shifters and levers.
I'll photograph it properly in daylight when it arrives.









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