Help with a tired old Bianchi - project

[Rich34]

Good to see progress being made - you're getting on with this much faster than I manage to get on with my projects... :cry:

You should be able to shorten that rear brake cable, that might improve the braking a bit. Have sent you a PM.

 

[gregs656]

Saddle is on, new quick release skewers are on (can't see them though) - getting there . . .

I am glad I didn't put it back in the skip like a few people suggested I might want to a couple of weeks a go

 

[Jamiedyer]

Getting there quickly.

Its certainly coming together nicely.
I too am glad you didnt put it back in the skip, if a bike can be saved it should be saved.
You've done a grand job and at the same time made it yours, both cosmetically and by investing your care and attention.

Keep the updates coming
Jamie

 

[SIMONFREESE]

Saddle looks good Greg, glad to see such speedy progress!

Like Rich said, most of us seem to take ages on our projects, this seems to be going at a rate, now I will look forward to the photo with the bar tape

 

[gregs656]

I'm looking to be absolutely happy with the levers before I do the tape, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's not a week or two before it gets done. Having some difficulty sourcing white hoods at a sensible price, so I've been having a look into just getting a replacement set of levers with hoods on.

Still got to sort out pedals as well.

 

[David B]

I'm looking to be absolutely happy with the levers before I do the tape, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's not a week or two before it gets done. Having some difficulty sourcing white hoods at a sensible price, so I've been having a look into just getting a replacement set of levers with hoods on.

Still got to sort out pedals as well.

Are you keeping it authentic and going for non-aero levers? If not, you may be able to get some old Shimano Exage aero levers with white hoods 2nd hand for a reasonable sum (nice cheap & cheerful levers those, with a very neat - and foolproof - QR mechanism for when you need to slacken the brakes off).

David

 

[SIMONFREESE]

Just wondered if you made any progress with this one?

 

[gregs656]

Just been riding it

I'm still undecided on what to do with the brake levers. I'm looking forward to taking delivery of a replacement set of calipers in the next week or so from Rich.

I am keeping an eye on another sprint on ebay that has been tricked out a bit and has had the frame resprayed (or coated, can't remember) - depending on what that sells for I might consider doing the same to mine.

But for the last couple of weeks it's just been a pleasure to ride it, it doesn't need any more work really.

 

[SIMONFREESE]

Glad to hear it, sometimes the more you do the less you enjoy them!

 

[gregs656]

Yes I can believe that.

I picked up a carrera virtuoso cheap but got rid of it, for what I use a bike for it offered no benefit and the quality just wasn't there IMO.

Keeping a good look out for another steel bike to sink my teeth into.