1985 Bianchi

[Vettran]

Just joined the forum today based on advice of coworker. Recently purchased an REI CTY 1.1 for tooling around Washington DC.
I have an1985 Vintage Bianchi. Not sure if it's worth fixing or selling. Tires/tubes need replacing and rear tire is badly out of true. Any feedback appreciated. See pics. Thanks.

 

[raleighnut]

 

[Cycleops]

Hello and welcome.
Of course it's worth fixing, no great issues there. Plenty more life to be had from it yet.

 

[roadrash]

^^^^^ wot he sed^^^^^

 

[Gunk]

Or post it to me!

 

[Drago]

Lovely bike, and refreshing that it hasn't been refinished in that awful 1970s bathroom suite colour they use.

 

[Vettran]

Need recommendation on new tires (currently Kenda but can't read width since sidewall deteriorated but rims are Araya 27" X 1"), new tubes, and new rim strips. I guess major service including tire truing, redoing cables, etc. is about $175 locally. Looks like the whole thing should cost about $300. Am I in the ball park? Thoughts. Thanks.

 

[Drago]

When I did my Claud tyres, tubes, cables, chain and brake blocks came to 50 quid almost to the penny.

 

[Gunk]

I’d put Panaracer Pasela PT tyres on that, they’re a nice retro tan wall

 

[Vettran]

what size tires do you recommend?

 

[Gunk]

27 x1 1/4

 

[Vettran]

Great. Thanks.

 

[Vettran]

Got a price for new tires, tubes, rim strips, brake pads, rims trued, and tune up for $200.

 

[carpenter]

Go on , have a go yourself you know that you want to really
Have a bit of fun during lockdown, learn new skills and save some money.

By the way, Welcome.

 

[Paulus]

Got a price for new tires, tubes, rim strips, brake pads, rims trued, and tune up for $200.

Welcome to the forum.
That looks a lovely bike. Get it done up and enjoy it.