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Bianchi Pista

Postby mlocke » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:00 pm

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!!

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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:10 pm

Peperoni flavour is good :wink:
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby mlocke » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:17 pm

Humour? :roll:
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:20 pm

Sorry, couldn't resist
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby Jonathan B » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:23 pm

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

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:24 pm

[quote]breaks or fixings for breaks


Uhhhhhh????

Brakes
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby Jonathan B » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:35 pm

Doh

no wonder I have problems stoping.
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby Mike I » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:46 pm

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 :lol: .
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby Sylv » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:50 pm

as far as i know the bianchi pista is sold with an optional front brake
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby mlocke » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:56 pm

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 :(

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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby Steve W » Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:05 pm

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.
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby John the old'un » Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:14 pm

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. !!!
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby Mike I » Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:11 pm

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.
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby Andrew G » Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:48 pm

[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.

Too bloody right, if you want a freewheel ride gears!

Some people are scared of the idea of not being able to stop pedaling but it is not a problem and actually helps teach you to look further down the road to predict earlier what might happen.
Joanna rode fixed for the first time at Calshot and was very soon riding around at the top or bottom of the steep banking comfortably.

Must have a front brake legally and also if you want to keep your knees longer than a year. Didn't think the Bianchi Pista as standard came with the front fork drilled for one, if this has one good. If not then there are clamp on brakes you can get (although I don't know from where) that clamp to the fork legs, but an easier option would be to replace the forks.

It is designed and built as a track bike so probably won't have bosses for bottle cages, and certainly won't have mountings for mudguards - if you're going to use it for winter fitness training may be worth considering.

The Pearson's Touche is a great bike but they are about £550 I think (mine was different as I was swapping bits about with my old fixie and upgrading some of the standard bits). These are designed more as a road fixed wheel bike so have a bit more relaxed geometry for comfort and also clearances for full mudguards etc. Mind you I'm still going to be taking mine to Herne Hill for the Wednesday racing.

Oh and clipless pedals aren't a problem, just use what you normally use.
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Re: Bianchi Pista

Postby Andrew G » Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:13 pm

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!
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