Bianchi Sempre build
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Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Kneedown » Wed Dec 07, 2011 12:46 am
The frame finally arrived yesterday and it is absolutely beautiful! Probably not enough Celeste to satisfy a true Bianchisti but I love the neutral colours.
I am going to really enjoy this super stiff BB30!
Currently finalising my choices and getting ready to hit the 'go' button...it is definitely going to be fitted with a Campagnolo groupset and wheels and probably FSA components. Hopefully the stuff will make it here in time for me to tinker around over the Christmas break. Planning to do it all myself except for fitting the crankset.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Ken Ho » Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:32 am
Campag for sure.
Order quick you want a parcel by Xmas. My gruppo from Slanes is currently stuck in the avalanche of overseas mail that is swamping the system. Our local contractor is hiring vans and putting on new drivers every day to cope.
I've been dreaming of an Oltre Nero.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby sogood » Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:34 am
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Ken Ho » Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:31 pm
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby bianchi928 » Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:02 pm
I'm a Bianchi and Campy tragic so please keep the photos coming.
Not sure what level you are looking at for the build but Zondas etc are quite reasonable on Wiggle etc at the minute.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Hux » Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:27 pm
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby celeste boy » Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:57 pm
Hux wrote:Not a fan of Celeste as a colour so love your bike. It should be a great ride.
Lucky to make it to 38 posts before making that comment. What will you do in your spare time now that you have been banned from the Forum forever?
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Bianchi Sempre build
Postby sogood » Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:22 pm
celeste boy wrote:Lucky to make it to 38 posts before making that comment. What will you do in your spare time now that you have been banned from the Forum forever?
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Kneedown » Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:32 pm
Picked up a couple of pieces for the build and have my Campy grouppo and wheels on their way!
After seeing this review by Competitive Cyclist I've decided to give a FSA Wing Pro Compact a try.
http://youtu.be/4EWM0KTdCOY
Also picked up this Selle Italia from a forum member and saved a few dollars.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Ken Ho » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:04 pm
I like the look of those bars.
Record gruppo arrividercied in the post today, and it's molto bene.
Now I'm wondering if it does not deserve a new frame. I like the look of those bars. I have a compact drop and it looks and feels very nice.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Richard.L » Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:58 am
Hope u have white bar tape on the way
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby lunar_c » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:19 am
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Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Hux » Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:33 pm
lucky we don't all have to have the same taste or lack thereof- depending on perspective.celeste boy wrote:Hux wrote:Not a fan of Celeste as a colour so love your bike. It should be a great ride.
Lucky to make it to 38 posts before making that comment. What will you do in your spare time now that you have been banned from the Forum forever?
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Would Celeste still be a nice colour if it was giant or trek's company signature colour?
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Mulger bill » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:20 pm
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby BianchiBhoy » Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:41 am
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby bianchi928 » Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:10 pm
Can you ban a supermod ??Mulger bill wrote:Come on people, it's GREEN
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Mulger bill » Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:16 pm
Hook, line and sinkerbianchi928 wrote:Can you ban a supermod ??Mulger bill wrote:Come on people, it's GREEN
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Kneedown » Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:59 am
Thank you ShinyBikes! I talked myself into going Campagnolo Chorus 11 all round...for about $300 over Centaur I get lots of gorgeous carbon goodness...or else I would have been forever lusting after what coud have been.
Shinybikes were awesome to deal with but so far i have only received 1 of 2 packages that were split up to fly under the radar. They were happy to substitute a couple of the parts from the standard grouppo such as a KMC X11SL chain and BB30 press fit cups. After going through plenty of Ultremo's this year, decided to try out some Michelin Krylion Carbon tyres. It was rated as the best commuting tyre by one of the UK mags and come with claims of a 5k tyre life. They were ridiculously cheap too.
The Chorus crankset is a work of art. Just wondering how hard it is going to be to keep it scratch free!
Unfortunately the BB cups are in the next package and my plans to have the crank fitted this weekend may have to wait unless Parcel Force springs a surprise tomorrow.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Kneedown » Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:54 pm
Woohooo! Lots more shiny carbon!!
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby suff » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:02 am
And that's like saying all bikes are the same!Mulger bill wrote:Come on people, it's GREEN
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Kneedown » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:17 pm
Unfortunately my parts from Bike24 never turned up in time for the Chrissy break and were only delivered on Tue (in transit since 14/12!!). After a few late nights she is now complete and had my first road test in to work today.
What an awesome ride...very happy with the result! A one word description of the riding experience would be efficient. Feels like every tiny bit of effort is rewarded with motion. It is also so much sharper and agile compared to the Via Nirone. And the Campy Chorus is just so sweet and precise. Will post a full review and pics soon.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby population100 » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:20 pm
Do you have a pic of the full build?
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
Postby Kneedown » Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:13 am
A few small personal touches yet to be added...along with the Garmin & lights. Very happy with the 7.6kg weight as pictured according to my kitchen scales.
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Re: Bianchi Sempre build
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