Bianchi Sprint 76

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Wantok

Regular
Just got myself one. I had one back in the day and had to get rid of it when I was moving back to Ireland as there was only room to bring 1 bike back, so my beloved (but sadly now long departed) Shorter took preference. I'm looking forward to getting stuck in. Needs a respray and a bit of a clean up.
 

biggs682

Itching to get back on my bike's
Location
Northamptonshire
Just got myself one. I had one back in the day and had to get rid of it when I was moving back to Ireland as there was only room to bring 1 bike back, so my beloved (but sadly now long departed) Shorter took preference. I'm looking forward to getting stuck in. Needs a respray and a bit of a clean up.
some pics would be good please
 
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Wantok

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I've removed the Campag Valentino front & rear mechs and checked them out and cleaned them. If I remember, they were OK but needed a fair bit of fettling.
 

Cycleops

Legendary Member
Location
Accra, Ghana
You said you had a Shorter @Wantok, did you used to live in North London? I was in Finchley so it was my LBS. The site was previouly run by Ted Gerrard and it was one of his branded bikes which was my first 'proper' bike.
 
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Wantok

Regular
Yea I lived in Hampstead for a while when I was a kid, know Finchley Road well, still have a Coffee Grinder from the coffee seller near John Barnes! I actually bought the frame from Rochford Cycles in Luton, I think around 1978 or so.
I always regretted selling the Shorter. It was still in mint condition.
 

Cavalol

Legendary Member
Location
Chester
Bianchis are definitely one of the best looking brands out there.
 
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Wantok

Regular
Right, after much deliberation and souls searching, I'm going to make it a bit more up to date. I've contacted a frame builder in Kildare who can modify the frame where required to accept modern gear and I've got hold of some Campy Record 8 gear components to hang on it. I'll post some more pics when there's visible progress :-0)
 
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