With all the recent Bianchi posts I will admit I am late to the party. A while ago I was perusing this forum and I came across a neoretro Bianchi Alfana build the inspired me to do this build. It can be seen at the link below.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bikeporn/s/jr5CRGjeNa
While perusing Ebay for Christmas Gifts, my search diverted to bike frames (we've all been there). A seller was parting with a steel Bianchi frame that was freshly powdercoated. Recalling the Alfana is bought it immediately, especially because it was my size.
While I knew it would look good with an old Campy groupset and silver hardware, I wanted the bike to have STI shifters and more modern handlebars. I wanted to be able to use the bike as a tourer on easier days.
I sourced a Campy 11 speed Ergopower Centaur groupset. Wheels are Mavic Cosmic UST with a HG freehub. Fortunately the 11 speed casettes between Campy and Shimano have the same spacing.
I decided to go all black for the hardware because that is the current standard and would bring the neo to this retro. While silver looks better I feel that the black looks like it belongs here. I was able to get a quill stem with a 31.8mm opening to allow me to use aero carbon bars that allow my hands to rest comfortable on the hoods.
Then there is the seat. I was looking for Selle Italia seats and this popped up. It was so ridiculous there was no way I wasn't going to get it. It's so ridiculous it brings a smile to the face of everybody who sees it and a chuckle when I tell them this is my Bianchi Taint Punch bike.
Hope you all enjoy, cheers!
by EmergencyMud4549