Bianchi Pista

[mlocke]

Hi Guys

Does anybody know anythign about Bianchi Pista's?

One for sale for 300 smakeroons and am tempted in dabbling in a bit of fixed wheel action!!

Cheers

Mark

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

Peperoni flavour is good

[mlocke]

Humour?

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

Sorry, couldn't resist

[Jonathan B]

Its aimed at track use only as it doesn't have any breaks or fixings for breaks to be added.

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

[quote]breaks or fixings for breaks

[Jonathan B]

Doh

no wonder I have problems stoping.

[Mike I]

Three hundred quid looks good value to me. You will need a front brake to be road-legal though (despite what the messenger boys might tell you), so check it's got one, or at least that the forks are drilled to take one. Otherwise, you might be looking at a new set of forks, and you may as well check out the Pearson Touche for not much more money. Ask Mr Green about them.

But if you can get a fixie for £300, you should have enough left over to buy some white socks .

[Sylv]

as far as i know the bianchi pista is sold with an optional front brake

[mlocke]

Cheers Guys

This does have the front brake fitted already.

Another question (you'll start charging me soon!) .....

Those who ride one... would you recommend standard pedals or the cleat type ..... Assuming this doesn't have freehub or the flip flop option.

As for the white socks......i was going to use this £300 to buy a bulk load but if I get this bike

Cheers

[Steve W]

You should be able to pick one up with a front brake from Butlers for £360 incl. addiscombe discount.


So £300 seems a good deal. Front brake only is legal as long as you are not tempted to flip the wheel around for some freewheeling, in which case a rear brake will be required (if you don't fancy flying over the top in an emergency). This a major feat of engineering despite what they say on the web, but possible with some knowhow and a lot of patience.
Oh and some 1 1/8th inch cable clips.

[John the old'un]

Saw one in GBs the other day. Great bike.
Drilled for front brake too.
Classic design and build.
Steel bars and stem. And real track bars too.
Eighth chain, ring and sprocket. Super.
If I lived closer to Herne Hill I would probably be tempted. !!!

[Mike I]

Strictly speaking, pedals should be fitted with toe-clips and straps for that authentic retro-cool look.

Urban chic is not everything, however, so I started with double-sided SPD pedals, until I got used to clipping in without freewheeling or looking at my feet. I find now that Look Keos are easy enough to use without problems - and give a firmer grip so you can control your speed better with your legs.

If you get this machine, do not use a freewheel under any circumstances. At least, not if you want to ride in an Andrew Green-led group.

[Andrew G]

[quote="Mike I"]If you get this machine, do not use a freewheel under any circumstances. At least, not if you want to ride in an Andrew Green-led group.

[Andrew G]

No excuses Mark - 12 pairs for £18 [url=http://www.inmotionproducts.com/shop.asp?session_id=ed87c78d4178c812f4b77134cfb6f380&no_category=4&text_company=SOCKS]here[/url] and they're pretty good. JUST MAKE SURE YOU GET THE WHITE ONES!