Bianchi pista drilled forks? - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

dopecasio · 6th June 2008

Hi I am considering getting a new Pista, i know it doesn't come with a front brake but is the fork drilled for one?

I am also thinking about building up an IRO but am impatient after selling my last bike!

Shinscar · 6th June 2008

nope... but you can drill it apparently

dopecasio · 6th June 2008

Maybe building up from scratch may be a better option...if I were to drill any ideas how?

andyp · 6th June 2008

This year's model is drilled for a front brake.

dopecasio · 6th June 2008

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Originally Posted by andyp

This year's model is drilled for a front brake.

Ah ok thanks Andy

dogsballs · 6th June 2008

always been drilled on front, rear no

jonaent (Jon) · 6th June 2008

Pista is drilled for front, but not rear - go into the big Evans at Spitalfields and have a look

squoocher · 6th June 2008

I'd steer clear of the bianchi pista if i were you. the frames nice but the rest of the stuff isn't, i had one 2 years back and the crank bolt snapped after 6 months. and it's a really bumpy ride.

dopecasio · 6th June 2008

I will take that into consideration...I need to take one out for a ride hopefully I will get that done this weekend...

andyp · 6th June 2008

I bought one recently as I wanted a bike to ride around town on that I wasn't too bothered about should it get nicked. It's not the greatest bike I've ever owned that's for sure but for the price I think it is pretty decent value for money. I'm expecting various parts to wear out pretty quickly though, and the wheels are favourites to go first, but have budgeted for that.

edscoble · 6th June 2008

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Originally Posted by squoocher

I'd steer clear of the bianchi pista if i were you. the frames nice but the rest of the stuff isn't, i had one 2 years back and the crank bolt snapped after 6 months. and it's a really bumpy ride.

the compound itself are perfect for track, just not so for street.

either way it still got a good compound really.

PaNo · 6th June 2008

I've been riding one since december and I must admit it's stiff, but you get quickly used to it (HTFU). For the price I still think it's good value especially as an entry level bike.

squoocher · 6th June 2008

what i DO like about the pista frame is the nice ping! it makes when you flick it with your fingernail.

edscoble · 6th June 2008

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Originally Posted by PaNo

I've been riding one since december and I must admit it's stiff, but you get quickly used to it (HTFU). For the price I still think it's good value especially as an entry level bike.

stiff as fuck! it's amazing how much stiffer it is compared to my old roadie that has been converted to a fixie.

all you have to do is change a couple of compound and it'll be comfortable.

dogsballs · 6th June 2008

it's a fuckin steel, tight angle track bike, FFS! supposed to be stiff and solid ride. my god???!?!?

edscoble · 6th June 2008

most of us never rode a track bike (including me) before, so the experience is new to us, even when we knew that it going to be quite stiff.

Archi Pelago · 7th June 2008

Got one! Bought it end of last year. Great fun and great ride! Have changed most of the bits (was always the plan), would definitely recommend changing the wheels and pedals as soon as possible.

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dopecasio	Bianchi pista drilled forks? Hi I am considering getting a new Pista, i know it doesn't come with a front brake but is the fork drilled for one? I am also thinking about building up an IRO but am impatient after selling my last bike!
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6th June 2008	#2
Shinscar	nope... but you can drill it apparently
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6th June 2008	#4
andyp	This year's model is drilled for a front brake.
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6th June 2008	#6
dogsballs	always been drilled on front, rear no
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6th June 2008	#8
squoocher	I'd steer clear of the bianchi pista if i were you. the frames nice but the rest of the stuff isn't, i had one 2 years back and the crank bolt snapped after 6 months. and it's a really bumpy ride.
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6th June 2008	#12
PaNo	I've been riding one since december and I must admit it's stiff, but you get quickly used to it (HTFU). For the price I still think it's good value especially as an entry level bike.
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6th June 2008	#16
edscoble	most of us never rode a track bike (including me) before, so the experience is new to us, even when we knew that it going to be quite stiff.
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7th June 2008	#17
Archi Pelago	Got one! Bought it end of last year. Great fun and great ride! Have changed most of the bits (was always the plan), would definitely recommend changing the wheels and pedals as soon as possible.
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