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drejb
09-08-2020, 12:20 PM
Hey guys.

Just recently purchased a 2016 full carbon Bianchi Sempre Pro.

Visually inspected the frame / forks. Took of stem to inspect for pressure cracks in steer tube, did the knock test on frame and crank and listened for dull noises.

Took it for a 25km spin and rode it pretty hard to see how it responded, felt pretty good but I’m fairly new to carbon frames and not too sure what to look for in feel.

Anything else I can look for on my own?

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Matthew
09-08-2020, 01:04 PM
Sounds like you've given it a good once over. I'd be pretty comfortable riding the heck out of it. As long as it doesn't appear to have been crashed and the previous owner didn't say it was I think you are good to go. Great looking bike. Lots of Bianchi owners here that may be able to provide more info about ride quality, the brand, etc.
drejb
09-08-2020, 01:53 PM
Sounds like you've given it a good once over. I'd be pretty comfortable riding the heck out of it. As long as it doesn't appear to have been crashed and the previous owner didn't say it was I think you are good to go. Great looking bike. Lots of Bianchi owners here that may be able to provide more info about ride quality, the brand, etc.


Thanks for the response! Hopefully someone will chime in.
cmg
09-08-2020, 03:25 PM
"not too sure what to look for in feel." i think there's threads going back more than a decade on that topic. Looks cool enjoy the ride.
pdmtong
09-08-2020, 03:30 PM
If you looked it over and found no evidence of the bike having been crashed / laid down, and the hanger is solid (shifting crisp) I cannot think of anything on top of what you've already done. Just go ride i an enjoy it.
mktng
09-08-2020, 03:36 PM
Keep an eye at the bottom side of the drop outs. Paint cracks. If any. Just mark them. Usually just paint, and not anything to worry about. Same goes with the BB shell.

However. Unless obvious. These bikes were built well, and last a long time.

Enjoy!

I've always wanted to find one for myself.