3 Speed Bianchi

[Oilit]

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thanks so much for these additional images and the information they provide.

since headset is clip style that could easily send machine back into the 1950's time.

handgrips appear to be Yank replacements. normally one would expect REG (Rampinelli) grips.

saddle also a replacement. original would have been a two-colour mattress type perch.

seem to recall a forum thread in the past few years from a poster with a "his 'n hers" set of these. if located, shall glue it in to the thread.


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The clip is the piece just visible from the front under the head lamp? I hadn't even noticed that!

 

[juvela]

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yes, note that the Ambrosio stem lacks an expander bolt, it is smooth at the "elbow"

headset tip for anyone who has occasion to service one of these Bianchi integral sets, whether clip style or not -

ball size is typically 1/8"

if one wishes to remove the head tube races a drift punch is inadequate as the i.d. of the race is nearly identical to that of the head tube - i.e. almost nothing to push on

the technique is to employ a head cup remover tool with tines such as the Campag (there are other brands of this type) and wedge a socket, or similar, down into the tines to really put a strong outward pressure on them

by doing this it is possible for them to catch the edge of the head tube races

tool nr. 723 -

for anyone who would like further information on the Bianchi integral headsets including the Campagnolo-Bianchi one this is a fine reference -

Bianchi Specialissima and Gran Sport headsets

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[juvela]

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additional examples -

1957 verdurous distaffer:

1957? Bianchi 3 speed. - Bike Forums

Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals. - 1957? Bianchi 3 speed. - Hi, I bought this bicycle a few years back at a flea market in west Georgia for $40. I have searched and searched and I cannot find any information on the bike. The Sturmey-Archer 3 speed hub says it's a 57 but...

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1959 red gents:

'59 Bianchi de Luxe | Vintage Lightweight Bicycles

Hi guys, What do you think about this Bianchi? 3 speed, Sturmey-Archer, marked 59. Internal routed rear brake cable. Thanks

thecabe.com

two red gents, 1957 & 1958:

two-1950s-bianchi-3-speeds.118641

[impossible to search here at the forum as both "3" and "three" drop out as too common]

suspect that chainguards and mudguards may be Mazzucchelli products:

chainsets look to be of Way-Assauto manufacture

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[Oilit]

I got a little more information on this bike from the seller. He told me he inherited the bike and didn't know anything about it, so I suggested he check the hub.