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2002 Bianchi Strada

Original specifications: Touring Mix drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Model year: 2002
Category: Touring
Original MSRP: $749.00
Sizes: 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
Colors: Deep Blue Metal
Geometry: Legacy reference
In this record: 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry

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Identification clues

2002 archived details

Published colors: Deep Blue Metal
Frame: Reynolds 520
Original equipment: Touring Mix

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Original buildReynolds 520 · Touring Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

49cm52cm55cm58cm61cm

Published colors

Deep Blue Metal

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Reynolds 520
Fork	Bianchi
Fork Material	Chromoly, double butted, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Touring Mix
Shifters	SRAM 7.0 Shorty
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra, clamp-on
Rear Derailleur	SRAM ESP 7.0
Crankset	Bianchi Cyclone, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Shimano cartridge, 118mm spindle
Rear Cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo clipless

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	Vp
Handlebar	Aluminum MTB
Handlebar Extensions	Aluminum
Stem	Kalloy aluminum
Saddle	Vetta/Bianchi Cosmos
Seatpost	Aluminum, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano Tiagra
Rims	Mavic MA3, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	700 x 25c Vittoria Action HSD
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements

Measurement	Legacy reference
Top tube	570 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	72.5°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1040 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes48/38/28T · 11–32T · 9-speed

Lowest0.88:1 Highest4.36:1 Total range499%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.2 mph Highest gear30.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Gears Drivetrain

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Rear tire

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

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Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 25c Vittoria Action HSD

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Chain · Original

Shimano CN-HG53

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano Tiagra

clamp-on

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Seatpost · Original

Aluminum

26.8mm diameter

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Rims · Original

Mavic MA3

32-hole

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Hubs · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Front tire: 700 x 25c Vittoria Action HSD
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Seatpost diameter: 26.8 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Shimano cartridge, 118mm spindle

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Bianchi · Chromoly, double butted, unicrown crown

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Touring Mix · Shifters: SRAM 7.0 Shorty · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, clamp-on · Rear derailleur: SRAM ESP 7.0 · Crankset: Bianchi Cyclone, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano cartridge, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic MA3, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Tiagra · Front tire: 700 x 25c Vittoria Action HSD

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: VP · Handlebar: Aluminum MTB · Stem: Kalloy aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum, 26.8mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta/Bianchi Cosmos · Pedals: Wellgo clipless

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2002 Bianchi Strada