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