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1996 Bianchi Project 1

Velopedia Archive ID 51509

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBianchi
ModelProject 1
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID51509
Original MSRP$469.99
ColorsLight blue
Sizes16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionLugged steel
Frame materialTange chromoly
ForkBianchi
Fork materialChromoly, butted, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-893N

Brakes

BrakesTektro 870A brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST 8002
HandlebarAlico alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy alloy
SaddleViscount 9587
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya PX-35, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Ritchey Crossbite
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube550 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1044 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.