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ColnagoĪ fine example of a Colnago Master Time Trial Bicycle.Īnother classic Italian brand that is still in operation to this day. Vintage Bianchi bikes are some of the highest quality, sturdy and beautiful bikes available.Ĭlick here to see all available Bianchi bicycles. This was the ethos of the company upon first foundation and lives on today.
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The brand is still very much in operation today and makes bicycles for professional racing nevertheless vintage Bianchi bikes are extremely sought after, due to their high build quality, design and reliability. Some romantics believe that it came from Queen Margarita’s eyes, whom Edoardo taught to ride her first bicycle, designed by Bianchi and adorned with diamonds upon her request. Others believe it was a result of the military selling off excess paint for cheap after the First World War. Some believe it was inspired by the Milanese sky from the location of Bianchi’s first factory. The beautiful Celeste colour, as seen in the picture above is steeped in mystery and legend. This combination of passion and skill formed the legendary brand Bianchi.įew brands are as instantly recognizable as Bianchi. Here is a fine example of a Bianchi Folgore from 1940s in the brand’s iconic Celeste colourway.įounded by Edoardo Bianchi in 1885, just before his 20th birthday - the young mechanic was fascinated by bikes and his early apprenticeships sparked a love of understanding how machines worked. If you want to see more vintage bike brands we have the 5 More Brilliant Vintage Bike Brands Guide 1. If a vintage bike is kept in good condition and well cared for, then it will live for many more years and create more memories.īelow are 5 of the best vintage bike brands who will never see depreciation in value! Whether you want to ride around on your vintage bike and take part in vintage bicycle events, or simply marvel at the elegance and craftsmanship, you will get something back. In fact, vintage bicycles are an investment that gives back to you. These stories, paired with the attention to detail and beauty of vintage bikes makes them extremely sought after by collectors and cycling fans.
Vintage bikes are beautiful, hand-made and personal machines that can tell some extremely interesting stories.