First time restorer needs some guidance.

[Markellis]

I found this Bianchi M Alloy Pro On gumtree and took delivery today. I believe it’s a 2003 model? 

 

For the year it doesn’t look like it’s done huge mileage but there are a few things I need to sort out. 

 

The guy I bought it from was from Malawi and had just learnt to ride. 

Told me it makes a grinding noise when you pedal....obvious issue with how the chain had been threaded and that seat keeps falling backwards...due to the backward and loose seat post

 

My plan is to get this beaut back to its former glory but I don’t want to drop silly money on it. 

 

The clear coat has lots of these little cracks in it and there is some paint fade in some areas.  

- what is the best way to get some shine and original color back to this frame? Would it need to be completely re-sprayed or will a very fine sanding and re-spraying of the clear coat work?  I want to keep it as original as possible so not really keen to go the complete respray route.  

 

Apart from that it looks like I just need to find a campy front mech and put some bar tape on.

 

is this worth spending money on or are there loads of them around? 

 

Edited May 31, 2020 by Markellis

[Me rida my bicycle]

I would strip all the parts and clean it properly, re lube and fit new cables.

The frame I would used either a 1200 grid wet sanding paper and give it a flat and polish or if it's not to bad rubbing compound and polish. At least at this point you will see/know what you have and where to spend money.

[BuffsVintageBikes]

I've got some video's on youtube you can take a look at that will assist you. Just search on Buffs Vintage Bikes.

Certainly worth restoring and enjoying, most Bianchi's retain their prices well

[Christie]

Worth restoring is relative - if you want to make money from it, probably not. (Too young, alu not as sought after as steel)

 

Worth restoring for yourself to enjoy - for sure.

[Markellis]

I've got some video's on youtube you can take a look at that will assist you. Just search on Buffs Vintage Bikes.

Certainly worth restoring and enjoying, most Bianchi's retain their prices well

I found your videos last night got them lined up to watch

[Ispeed_V]

The campy gods are not happy - a shim FD is a big no no

[bikebloke]

please dont sand that paint it will trash it and the decals with it - strip the parts - check the bb - re-grease and re-assemble it - check the headset is adjusted and tightened correctly - re-cable it - find a campy front D and some bar tape and tires - its almost 30 years old its not supposed to look any diff to how it looks thats why its a vintage bike 

its a great looking old team edition coloured bianchi dont bodge it -there are plenty of bodged ones around already 

[Jakkals.]

Think Alu can comeback properly in this wider tyre market we find ourselves in nowadays. 

 

Alu was a bit hars for most, but sure was a very good material. Carbon and its compliance took over and it left Alu with a short time to shine.

[Grumpy4]

Hi Plse can u assist . whereabouts did u buy collect bike from asking as a mates moms identical bike was stolen in Durban recently

[Markellis]

Hi Plse can u assist . whereabouts did u buy collect bike from asking as a mates moms identical bike was stolen in Durban recently

Hi, was bought from a Facebook add in Pretoria. I did check the stolen bikes listed here before making payment

[Hairy]