BIANCHI / C-4 Project
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DATE: 1988
COUNTRY: ITALY
WEIGHT: 11,4 KG / 25,08 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 57,5 CM / 22,6 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 8, SHIMANO DURA-ACE
CONDITION: 2
- Edoardo Bianchi S. p. A was founded in 1885, the world's oldest bicycle company
- the bike is a collaboration with C-4, founded over one hundred years later by Marco Bonfanti
- a bike with a striking organic shape
- C-4 frames debuted in 1987 at Giro d'Italia
- frames were years ahead of their time
- offering an entire carbon monocoque using a NJC (No Joint Construction) technology without a saddle tube
- an adjustable seat pin for all dimensions
- later the concept was also applied to off-road machines
- usually equipped with Campagnolo Record components, though this model are with Shimano Dura-Ace
- frame and disk wheels have been repainted
THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Smart Move
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application
EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2013
- Design Museum Holon 2013
- Museum Absam 2006
Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
bicycle from smart move cover, very good condition, very small area of flaking
Gears:
very good condition
Tubes /Tyres:
in order
Saddle:
carbon saddle
Frame:
good condition
© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer
19.05.2015 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
-
EUR 12,500.-
- Starting bid:
-
EUR 5,000.-
BIANCHI / C-4 Project
DATE: 1988
COUNTRY: ITALY
WEIGHT: 11,4 KG / 25,08 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 57,5 CM / 22,6 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 8, SHIMANO DURA-ACE
CONDITION: 2
- Edoardo Bianchi S. p. A was founded in 1885, the world's oldest bicycle company
- the bike is a collaboration with C-4, founded over one hundred years later by Marco Bonfanti
- a bike with a striking organic shape
- C-4 frames debuted in 1987 at Giro d'Italia
- frames were years ahead of their time
- offering an entire carbon monocoque using a NJC (No Joint Construction) technology without a saddle tube
- an adjustable seat pin for all dimensions
- later the concept was also applied to off-road machines
- usually equipped with Campagnolo Record components, though this model are with Shimano Dura-Ace
- frame and disk wheels have been repainted
THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Smart Move
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application
EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2013
- Design Museum Holon 2013
- Museum Absam 2006
Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
bicycle from smart move cover, very good condition, very small area of flaking
Gears:
very good condition
Tubes /Tyres:
in order
Saddle:
carbon saddle
Frame:
good condition
© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer
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Auction: | Bicycles from the embacher-collection |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 19.05.2015 - 18:00 |
Location: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 09.05. - 19.05.2015 |
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