No One's Telling You the Truth About Bianchi, So I Have To

[@Yoshitoshi7]

In Europe it's pretty usual to see bianchi

[@mosesh06]

Get out more.

[@rdsim8589]

In europe it's pretty usual to see bicycles :(

[@stephenlamley541]

We see them here in England regularly too.

[@danielgulseren9783]

I have, one aaaand i see them ^^

[@SpySxlar]

Turkiye is filled with these

[@anielyantra1]

I still ride a 1986 lugged steel Bianchi Ocelot (MTB). I updated it with; v brakes, hollow-tech crank, and a 1X drive train.

[@cowsagainstcapitalism347]

A while back I cleaned out a tweaker house and within 30 seconds among the piles of trash and trash bikes I spotted a mid 90s blue Ocelot. But even before I called dibs another guy claimed it!

[@timboha8191]

Bianchi’s are painted Celeste because Edwardo wanted white bikes but was colour blind. His staff wanted to add some colour to the white paint and Celeste was the point just before he could notice the difference, apparently.

[@chrisgenovese8188]

I hope this is true, because it's charming and hilarious!

[@audiolatroushearetic1822]

Even if this just may be a legend, I want to believe it! Imagine the customers praising the nice colour in front of a puzzled Mr. Bianchi and his cheekyy workers behind him giving each other conspirational nods and smiles.

[@the.communist]

I dont care if thats right. I just love that colour

[@richardmcdonald307]

Celeste became the colour or Bianchi after the 2nd World War as one of the few paints available was military green so they toned it down by mixing it with white.

[@treadtyred9742]

UK 1970's bathroom suites, oh yes bianchi you can tell just by sitting on the throne.

[@chrisgenovese8188]

I have a Bianchi Grizzly, and I love it. I'm a painter, and figured out how to match the Celeste color perfectly for some chip repairs, and color matched some parts.

[@stephanscharf5524]

I got a Bianchi Bike in Celeste in 1975 for my 8th birthday. It was a kind of commuter road bike which we call in german „Halbrenner“. It was my first real bike and I still love and own some old steel bikes. I often think about looking for a vintage bianchi road bike to ride the bike of my introduction into the fascinating adventure of road cycling.

[@chronometa]

I don't mind these places being bought out, but the people who negotiate their sale should definitely find a way to keep that tradition Alive to a certain degree

[@michaelgoddard9089]

Loved it Zach. Educated, entertained and your energy was off the chart on this one. 👍🏻

[@Winnepausakee]

My first serious bike 50 years ago was a Bianchi. I still cycle (age 72) in hilly area of New England, and would happy to "go out" on a Bianchi, but alas, for the level of bike I wanted, Bianchi was outside my budget. I found a wonderful deal on a Colnago. Very happy with it these past 6 years, but would have liked to test ride the one against a comparable Bianchi, but it was just silly to think I could afford the Bianchi, so test didn't happen.

[@lindsaylavallee5012]

I was given an 80’s Bianchi road bike by a good friend that has now been converted to a single speed and I love it !! Lots of history and LaPirata Marco Pantani is still my favourite bike racer of all time ..

[@stephanieeric5083]

Great video. I had the pleasure of seeing the new Bianchi factory and it's very exciting that they're bringing even more manufacturing to Italy.

[@neilparnell5712]

Bianchi may have been founded in 1885 but credit for the safety bicycle is given to Englishman John Kemp Starley in the same year. His bike, named The Rover also had chain drive by Hans Renold of Manchester and 26'' wheels with John Boyd Dunlops pneumatic tyres front and rear so predating Bianchi by a fair way. As you can see all the innovation in the cycle world at this time were coming from England and Scotland (Great Britain). Eduardo Bianchi was obviously very on the ball and took on board what was happening in Great Britain with Starley, Renolds and Dunlop and used this technology of the time to his advantage so he was a very shrewd and forward thinking man and he did bring in many his own innovations later on as the impressive folding full suspension military bike so clearly shows. Bianchi has a long history, and has built a reputation founded on the company's successes in racing and it is testament to this that they have survived where many others have fallen by the wayside.

[@Sungazerglass]

I still have my 1987 Bianchi Sport SX in Celeste. Made in Japan with a fantastic tube set. I rode probably a dozen bikes, and the Bianchi rode better than all of them. I put thousands of miles on it before I moved to XC. Still love that bike. So beautiful. It might have been one of the first Italian bikes made in Asia. The quality is amazing and I got a much better bike than the entry level Italian Bianchi for about $600 less. In fact, you would have to spend about $1200 more to get a bike of the same quality as mine, made in Italy. Thanks for the story of one of my favorite bicycle brands.

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

Asia? Shimano on a 80s Bianchi?

[@Sungazerglass]

@@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe I couldn’t afford an Italian one.

[@DIY-DaddyO]

A folding off road bike with suspension in 1911?!?!! 🤯 This needs further investigation. Also, I’d run with the “matches the queen’s eyes” one for the colour.

[@TheJKiller95]

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[@geraldarcuri9307]

Very interesting and well-paced commentary. Enjoyable. Thanks!

[@johnbaca8692]

The Baretta company has been around since 1526, another Italian oldie! I love Italian machinery!

[@banjomechanic]

I had no idea he made musical instruments before bikes. Very cool. I also feel even better about the 80s Bianchi Premio platform that I am currently building on. I cannot wait to use some down tube shifters!

[@JustClaude13]

The Rover also came out in 1885. I wonder which one actually hit the market first. Speaking of companies that have gone downhill in recent decades, the training wheel was developed by Huffy bicycles of Dayton, Ohio. Before they became a disposable department store bike.

[@SalamHerbs-db5nt]

There is an abandoned bike shop in my area. The owner is dealing with some mental health stuff and was older. The building is in disarray and really just needs to be torn down.. but inside, among the mess, there are several new bianchi bikes that can be seen from the window. Wish I could get my hands on one.

[@Panda_trax]

I own a Black 2014 Bianchi pista fixed gear! Steel is real. Great video Zach!

[@PRH123]

Interesting overview, thanks…! I still miss my 80’s purple bianchi Veloce, Triomphe with Athena hubs and Record BB…. it’s out there in the world somewhere, I hope someone is taking care of it…

[@ParisPact]

Bike video with Leonardo da Vinci, the true history of gravel bikes and modern fixie culture - that's why we love you Zach!

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

I have a vintage Bianchi it's so old that when I contacted Bianchi for information they couldn't provide me much on it. It also has Shimano components which is odd, this must have been before they were using campagnalo parts mostly. I did a tour of my Bianchi bike for any curious people on my channel. I'm the second owner! The original owner had it sitting in a garage for years. I can't find the model for my Bianchi either so if anyone knows.. Please chime in

[@thetechfromheaven]

I did a 1000km trip in a 700c Bianchi Advantage 1990, it is a very nice bike compatible with newer parts, gave it away to an uncle of mine who was a teen when those bikes were new but he couldn't afford one back then.

[@domestique3954]

Just like in Germany the brand „Diamant“. They’re building bikes since 1885, just recently Trek bought the company to include them to their empire. They are bicycle history 🤙

[@jesselduque2858]

I have a Bianchi minivelo that is brown, cream and gold -- not Celeste -- but which I love dearly. Thanks for this feature.

[@MartinSage]

I belonged to the Claremont Cycle Club ( I was 18) and owned a racing Bianchi (made in Italy) in 1969. It was geared to hit 60mph on the flats!

[@FlavioScorpione123]

absolutely awesome vid, love the curiosity quenching vids you write! keep it up!

[@donbodfish5506]

My BIANCHI EQUINOX CYCLE CROSS BIKE is my pride and joy! To many reasons to list. Thanks for the video! 🤗😎👍

[@friedpork_owl]

If Bianchi came out with a hybrid bike (gas/electric) faster than Yamaha’s R7 (my other favorite instrument maker) my mind would be blown. Cheers

[@chrisrobertson9264]

Still have my 1988 Super Leggera it came with the first year CAMPAG Chorus Still rides like butter

[@Abandon7d]

Very appreciated substance. Well done and thank you!

[@frankbrown9618]

Nice video, well done Zach! Bianchis are excellent bikes, and now slightly more price friendly than Pinarellos and Colnagos. If you are an high end biker you shoud consider the titanium products by Passoni, an international renewed cycling boutique close to Milan. But In Italy you have an actual bike industrial district mostly in Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia Romagna regions with dozens of manufacturers and some of the finest brands. As to me, I am going to buy the new 2024 edition Bianchi Impulso gravel bike. Of course in the celeste colour. Ciao da Milano!

[@peterbaskind9872]

You are right. Schwinn ain’t Schwinn anymore. It’s just a nameplate for Pacific Cycle. But “Schwinn” is starting to offer somewhat better stuff. For big box stuff, some of the current offerings are pretty good value.

[@citrOhm]

And there was the Hungarian Schwinn Csepel, what is just simply Csepel by now. The company made fixed gears since 2010 (I guess, I had the mark 1 Royal 4* from that year - what is suprisingly similar to the Wabi :) )

[@R4baDader]

Makes me proud to have sold bianchis at America’s oldest bike shop. If you’re ever In New Jersey, shop at kopp’s!

[@tombassman]

Great video man, cheers from Kaohsiung!

[@matork1]

Really good video chap, I barely knew any of the info in it 👍

[@mxims97]

Great video! Can you do one on Schwinn maybe?

[@10tealeaf]

Wow Bianchi has quite a signature on the industry.

[@rosesandwoodgrain]

Funny I have been looking for a Bianchi to get back into riding & have been watching your videos these last couple days for tips. What a coincidence you dropped this video! LOL great content, bro.

[@stephenlamley541]

I went for an old bike brand, Ribble one, as you said if youve been in business that long something is being done correctly. Two, because it's an English brand. I'm English and patriotic It's unusual to even have the option and still be able to afford British made.

[@motojc]

I've been riding my Super Pista for 10 years now. Thinking about getting another Super Pista frame with a different color form one of the remaining vendors...

[@wordsmithgmxch]

SO cool !!! (I'm in my mid-70s, and I'll never learn that cool stuff is "sick".) But, please, Zach: say "bear--sahl--YEHHHR--ee" (bersaglieri) -- and give us your best Vito Corleone impression when you do!

[@cyclonutterd7075]

Love my Oltre XR4, thanks for sharing this rich history.

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

As a company per se, Orbea is way older as it has been in existence since 1840. but Orbea started making bicycles only in 1930 so Bianchi is considered the oldest bicycle company.

[@louisphilippe2076]

Cinelli steel framesets are made in Italy, bro.

[@172satoshi]

Bianchi was the reason i got into cycling. I fell in love when I saw it online

[@davidngqkalone88]

Bianchi has recently built a factory in Italy that comes online in 2023. They are bringing manufacturing back to Italy.

[@Ober1kenobi]

I’ve been looking at getting a smaller like 32-36” penny farthing. There is a 29” version that would happily accept some downhill forks, but even though it’s a 29” tire, it’s basically a kids bike 😂 But it does look incredibly fun

[@nostromosolo6806]

Id recommend it! Takes a lot of practice but there is nothing to compare to it.

[@EricVuTran]

2:25 is my favorite part of the video. That meme is AMAZING.

[@karoltakisobie6638]

The only Bianchi bikes I see on bike trails are Project series of bikes. They are older but seem to be sturdy bikes.

[@paulbrown4235]

I’m fairly sure that Starley is credited with the design of the safety bicycle & Dunlop with the pneumatic tyre.

[@mavinlewis9460]

Damnn so Bianchi is like the God of bikes

[@mattriney6072]

Nice! More brand videos like this!

[@aceprater5397]

Just rode my 94 Froza yesterday. a smooth classic.

[@bikesgoodgasbad]

This was really good and I learned a lot thanks Zach

[@dennisoh213]

Any eyes on argon18? Always see them floating around to sell in Canada but barely see any fixed riders of them considering they’ve been making track bikes for awhile now but probably overshadowed by big brother cervelo

[@thisistalay]

Thank you Zach, this is really interesting!

[@RTMarks0187]

Great vid! LOVE my super pista 💕

[@heavyload75]

If bikes are lemonades, then bianchis/colnagos is the organic lemonade

[@angelinatucci7374]

Love this type of vid. Didn't know that the history of bianchi was so amazing.

[@beabetteryou2022]

Thanks, awesome video.

[@maxgrass8134]

Nice video Good enthusiasm

[@swissride4k]

Lovely Bianchi... Thanks for Sharing!

[@albertgarcia8189]

Nice history 🚲 more videos to come ride safe ☺

[@gravelpit4201]

i love how fixed gear riders think that cinelli is well known its not 1 in 1000 everyday riders know cinelli

[@rambow70]

Blue super pista has always been my favorite fixie

[@petera7403]

I'm an American. But I ride an Olympia. Several of them, in fact. Get back to me on that....

[@burningatthetrailhead]

Schwinn frames are solid still! I've never seen a broken schwinn frame, only a stripped out BB shell. I've snapped a Norco charger, folded a specialized p.3 and cracked a trek Excalibur. The dimes on a schwinn frame are beautiful compared to alot of the main manufacturers. I know you're talking about fixi/road bikes but you can't hate on schwinn . They have people pumping out quality frames at a ridiculously high rate of speed. The components they put on them is what makes them shit.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

That was great👍🏼

[@giorgiozampieri4352]

I'd rather buy a brand that has the balls to keep the production in Italy

[@davidngqkalone88]

Bianchi has built a factory in Italy that comes online in 2023. They are bringing (some) manufacturing back to itlay- probably for top end models.

[@rondvivre3636]

EVERY SINGLE Taiwanese bike component I've owned or seen has been nothing short of exquisite in function and form. Most all the really lovely bits you see at Velo-ORANGE and Rivendell Bicycle Works are Taiwanese. I was VERY disappointed, insulted when a Cinelli seat post arrived with a Made In China label on it, I felt deceived. It was an OK post, but still.

[@keithburt7874]

Celeste, so like the Copper roofing used on Cathedrals etc

[@Merkeuroney]

I hope one day I get to try a fixed gear bike or own\build one

[@fredericopereira6444]

I have one and it’s probably the most popular brand here in Scandinavia along with the magnificently overpriced Specialized.

[@mr.piglet579]

Are you gonna build another fixed gear bike?

[@mosesh06]

Make more bike history videos .

[@f.murphy8340]

I own two Pista's. Love them.

[@josemanuelriveroandreusala9273]

Been riding Bianchis for the last 40 years.....no stopping now...

[@dontyoujustknowit6406]

Celeste is pronounced as “CHELL-estay”.

[@JTChi]

Thank you I have an Oltre XR4 !!!!!

[@qcriverrat]

Great video!

[@ljm4319]

How to get those waterbottle here in ph 😭

[@su-4736]

I own a superpista and it took me 3years to get my hands on it

[@jesus-xr9yo]

Bianchi Celeste is legendary

[@Adair9800]

What is dope? You said it 3 times. Good video. Thank you

[@Adair9800]

@Bebo Love the beauty of the spoken language. Back to Bianchi…anybody ever compared a Bianchi Countervail with a Trek Domane (I own two)?

[@burningatthetrailhead]

All bikes were off road bikes... there were no roads back in the 1800s

[@skierskymichael2681]

Bianchi is Bianchi … Italian race bikes are amazing… I purchased accidentally Wilier - also amazing Italian brand…

[@MikeJovani]

Pronouncing it B-Yonkey sounds hilarious to me for some reason.

[@jimbergey3624]

Solid video

[@Jaysee2164]

Love my binchi Pista 06 chromoly 😩

[@sonymicronin]

That blue super pista is damn gorgeous, blue bikes are by far the best bikes

[@citrOhm]

...and they are the speedest! 😁

[@event4216]

@@citrOhm Red bikes are fastest!

[@TroubleshootGamingMeds]

Dope, didn't know any of this

[@Mikemuzeau]

So dope ✌🏾

[@geg_otmopo3]

Chinese frame with Italian logos basically

[@johnnyramsay9064]

My 2001 Aluminium Bianchi with full Dura-Ace is definitely made in Italy, the welds are huge ! gotta be done by Italians 😂

[@chrisstrider]

Love it so much I have a Celeste Fiat

[@LufthanfaTV]

Love my Infinito!

[@cjmbanana4489]

why would I want to have a wabi instead of a all city big block or a carbon bike

[@Megadeth6633]

They were the first at everything and now they are the last at everything 😂

[@PugzofSteel]

I saw a Bianchi on craigslist for $80 once. It didn't last long.