BIANCHI FOLGORE 1947

[andreaviola]

This is my Bianchi Folgore 1947...the bike is the same used by Fausto Coppi to win the Milano Sanremo 1946...and Giro d'Italia 1947.

 

[andreaviola]

..the bike....

 

[andreaviola]

"Cambio Campagnolo due leve"....Cranksets Bianchi, stem Ambrosio for Bianchi, saddle Brooks,

 

[pigman]

Wow, cool history throwback.
do you ride it, or showpiece only?

 

[andreaviola]

I've riden it only for 2008 Eroica in Gaiole in Chianti Siena....
just 75km

and some little "retro" trip...

 

[andreaviola]

more pictures of Fausto il Campionissimo on Bianchi Folgore..

 

[Old Ned]

Fabulous, real piece of history.

Just love those Campagnolo Paris-Roubaix rear mechs. The idea of loosening your rear wheel deliberately to change gear - especially while climbing - seems quite alarming to me. How is it in practice?

And integrated headsets are nothing new are they!

Is that your L'Eroica number?

 

[andreaviola]

more picture.....after riding

 

[andreaviola]

YES OLD NED.....that was my Eroica number....

I have ride Eroica 3 time 2007,2008,2009....
great race.....nice location.... white streets and good wine

 

[peter v]

true vintage, beautifully original!