Bianchi specialissima Superleggera March 1977

1977 Bianchi specialissima Superleggera Campagnolo Nuovo Record

The specialissima models were top notch in the bianchi line-up. built with passion, raced by the best.

I got this frame from Holland and assembled it with parts I’ve collected over several years.

Specifications

  • Frameset: Bianchi specialissima from March 1977 with serial number 330, Columbus SL tubing
  • Size: 54cc
  • Bottom bracket: period correct Campagnolo Nuovo record
  • Crankset: 1975 Campagnolo Nuovo record
  • Front derailleur: period correct Campagnolo Nuovo record (closed chainguide and no notch in the front)
  • Rear derailleur: 1973 Campagnolo Nuovo record (might swap it for a 77 if I find one in time before it is sold)
  • Downtube shifters: period correct Campagnolo Nuovo record
  • Headset: period correct Campagnolo Nuovo record with a lightweight drilled aluminium spacer
  • Stem: period correct 3ttt
  • Handlebar: period correct 3ttt
  • Handlebar tape: white cotton tape (without plugs)
  • Brake levers: period correct Campagnolo record (these have been nicely polished and are scratch free) with fresh brown pre 83 gum hoods
  • Brake calippers: period correct Campagnolo Nuovo record
  • Seatpost: period correct Campagnolo Nuovo record
  • Saddle: a restored Cinelli unicanitor, it was a bit of an experiment but it won’t get much better than this, hand painted letters on the back, 3D printed stamp on the side and a fresh leather cover applied by Cycle leather Corné
  • Pedals: period correct Campagnolo Nuovo record with new dust caps!
  • Hubs: High flange Campagnolo nuovo record hubs (pre 78)
  • rims: Nisi tubular

Everything has been rebuild with fresh grease

 

This beauty was for sale but has left to another home back to Holland

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