Posted on March 1, 2010.
Never heard of Bianchi bikes? Yes, there is such a thing called a Bianchi bike. It has style, grace, and versatility. There is also a favorite among the fixed gear biking community.
Some Bianchi Bikes
Formed by Edoardo Bianchi in Milan, Italy, Bianchi Bikes was founded in 1885 (damn, it's old!). In the same year the company introduced the use of wheels Equi ventures with rubber tires (not to mention the mechanism of the front wheel brake caliper that works equally well). Known as one of the worlds oldest companies bikes, Bianchi is known for racing bikes, track bikes, bicycles for recreation, and even fixed gear bikes of the modern era.
Bianchi U.S.
In the U.S., seat of Bianchi is located in Hayward, California. Today, Bianchi bikes made in the following categories: Ducati Corse, Beyond Category, born to performance, Coast 2 Coast, Dama Bianca, D2 Special Classica Road Steel ATV Performance ATV Leisure, Sport and Cross field. Of course, within each of these categories is a number of sleek, high performance bikes from several golf classic style road bike. Today, fixed gear fanatics like Bianchi bikes in their history, drawings, and prestige (they also expect a lot of Campagnolo parts).
The Conspiracy Taiwan
Observed from Italy, Bianchi bikes now split their production in Italy and Taiwan. Although some may say this has damaged the purity of Bianchi and prestige as a road bike truer production overseas has undoubtedly helped reduce costs and helped to discover many Bianchi the first time at an affordable price. In the U.S., the majority of Bianchi bikes sold are manufactured in Taiwan. Only the category Reparto Corse is still made in Italy.
Famous Riders
When it comes to champion runners, Bianchi few. Jan Ullrich Danilo Di Luca, Bianchi has won numerous competitions as well as the Tour de France victories in the Giro d'Italia. This company has a reputation of cycling to win prizes on the track and in the streets, so do not think you get a bike cheap-o here.
Automatic login
In the mid-1950s, Bianchi has teamed up with Pirelli and Fiat to form Autobianchi. The automaker has stopped short of its vehicle production in 1996. They have produced vehicles such as the Trasformabile Bianchina, Stellina and Primula (not to mention the A111 and A112). But enough about cars ... Back to bicycles.
Traditional Green Bianchi
You may have heard of the traditional green Bianchi. Turquoise is a color called Celeste. Theories and stories around this range of colors because it is the color of the sky Milan, the eye color of the Italian Queen (then), and even that was a mixture of Painting military surplus. Whatever the reason, Bianchi Green is part of the tradition and recognizable by fans around the world Bianchi.
So, do you want a Bianchi?
If you are considering getting your first road / mountain bike, Bianchi is certainly a mark to verify. He's rich history and enduring brand power to make a bike worth the investment. Prices vary and may vary by model and accessories available, so be sure to shop around. For you anglers fixed gear Bianchi can be picked up more online Craigslist and other online / offline points of second-hand. If you're lucky, you might find one at a neighborhood garage sale.
