Description: Frame: 1989 Bianchi Giro (SN 4810)Size: 63cm (max Bianchi frame size - for 6ft+ height rider)Color: CelesteMaterial: CrMo Steel (SLX+SPX)Weight: 3.4kg (7.5lb) The Giro's SLX/SPX CrMo frame is identical to the top two road models in the Bianchi 1989 lineup, the Super Leggera and the Mondiale, minus a chrome guard on the chainstay. Bianchi just differentiated the models with the groupset. (I suspect that means the Serial Number is for the production of all three road bike models sharing this frame for the run of this design.) According to Bianchi lore (source: linked article below), SLX/SPX frames were made in the Bianchi Reparto Corse ("racing department") factory with a total yearly output of around 2000 frames for racing teams and the general public. Of those, only a small number were 63cm (because most cyclists use smaller frames, and only the Mondiale and Giro were offered in the maximum size of 63cm), and of those, only a small number were imported into the USA. So you were out of luck if you were 6ft+ in the 80s, or very lucky to find this particular Giro in a Boston bike shop. This the first serious road bike that I purchased new in 1989. I was pretty careful with it so it didn't see any rain and I kept it clean. The paint and decals are in good condition and just minor touchups would be required as part of a restomod project. I think Bianchi only had this particular decal graphic scheme for 1987-1990, which, IMO, is the cleanest and most appealing with the Celeste frame color. There are some paint scrapes on parts of the seatstays and chainstays due to chain rub from an infinite number of flat tire repairs, but those areas aren't rusted. The only rust spots are a few typical perspiration contact areas, on the downtube near the rear derailleur shift lever, and on the top tube on one of the brake cable guides. I haven't tried to retouch it (see absurdly high resolution pictures). - The included square taper bottom bracket was overhauled a couple of times and currently spins very well. - The included Campagnolo Athena steering headset was never overhauled and feels a little rough. If you purchase this frame, you'll also get the original 1989 Bianchi sales brochure (see pictures). If you are doing a restomod or fixie build, note that the rear dropout hub space on these older frames is around 127mm to 128mm, not quite the modern 130mm. But, since steel is springy, not stiff like carbon, you can wedge a modern rear wheel in. Standard bike shop technique is to just coldset/bend the steel frame out by a couple mm, so the 130mm hub fits perfectly. The front fork dropouts also may need a bit of filing to accomodate a larger diameter quick release axle, also easy to do. When fitted with modern wheels, this frame should have at least enough clearance for a 28mm tire front and rear. I did a test fit with 25mm and there was plenty of room. Here's a nostalgic review of the Bianchi Giro from 1989:https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1269320-road-test-bike-review-1989-bianchi-giro.html
Price: 725 USD
Location: Kittery, Maine
End Time: 2025-02-10T14:18:23.000Z
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Frame Number: 4810
Wheel Size: 700C
Color: Celeste
Material: Steel
Set Includes: Frame and Fork
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Bianchi Giro
Compatible Bike Type: Road Bike
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Number of Items: 1
Item Weight: 7.5 lb
Part Type: Bicycle Frame
Frame Size: 63 cm