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Tallboy
I took a notion last week (while in hospital) to build up a steel frame CX bike. I also have a unhealthy fascination for Bianchis ( I have a neo retro 1992 Reparte Corsa with Campag 11 speed chorus ). So set about looking for a steel canti frame.. I quickly came across this frame being sold in bits as a sort of complete (ish) bike..
I have a few other pics, but so I think it's just really dirty and should clean up OK..
It is a 2002 Bianchi Sanremo which is based around a touring geometry with canti brakes and clearance for bigger tyres.. here is the original spec sheet. It's a bit of a beater but a bianchi beater none the less.. plans are
Groupset
It's coming with campagnolo mirage 9 speed triple, so this should be fine with whatever rear cassette I find for it.
Wheels & tyres
I took a set of XCR Xero wheels (Campag fitment) off my other Bianchi so have them lying in the garage. They are quite light at 1630g, maybe a bit too light but this bike will just be used for light fire trails. 30mm deep rims.
I have a genesis equilibrium disc which I've managed to fit 32mm gravelkings too, so I will be using those tyres. And making the equilibrium back into a more road orientated bike.
Finishing kit
Quill adapter, 60-80mm stem and either some flared Alpkit bomber bars or planet X flared, will see what it looks like as I already have both bars in stock. Charge spoon seat has been ordered as this is what I have on all my bikes. Will see what canti brakes the frame is coming with (It originally came with Avid Shorty 6) or else with sort something out.
Hopefully it shouldn't take long to build it all up, but again I'm not in a mad hurry as I can't ride for about 3-4 weeks due to my recent heart surgery.. but this keeps me out if trouble while I'm unable to ride..
Here is one in CX mode for inspiration.