Bianchi 'Paris Roubaix' - 1951
Owned by: Bob Johnson
| Frame |
Bianchi 'Paris Roubaix', 1951; Frame No. 288927; 59 cm; finished Celeste with chrome ends by Argos |
| Wheels |
Fiamme sprint rims on Campagnolo Gran Sport hubs |
| Chainset | Stronglight cottered chainset with TA
Professional adaptor and chainrings |
| Pedals | Sheffield Bianchi pedals |
| Gears | Campagnolo Gran Sport front and rear |
| Brakes | Universal Brev 453949 brakeset |
| Stem/Bars | 3TTT alloy stem and bars |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 |
| Extra details | Like most of
these bikes, it was imported by Matt Newton of Middlesborough.
The Campag Paris/Roubaix gear was removed and replaced with
the Gran Sport derailleur as soon as it became available.
The
frame still has the original 'toothed' rear ends. |
 Rare Sheffield Bianchi pedals
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 Even rarer,
'toothed' rear ends for Paris/Roubaix gear
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BB area showing cable set-up for front changer
 Campagnolo
Gran Sport front hub
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 Campagnolo 'straight' QR lever
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Campagnolo Gran
Sport/Stronglight TA drive
 Paris Roubaix Catalogue - click
for larger image
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 Paris Roubaix Catalogue - click
for larger image
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 Seat cluster showing start of
frame number on lug
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 Chrome head lugs and 'Celeste'
brake cable
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