Quote Originally Posted by melissam
PS I have a very traditional 20+ year old Bianchi: steel framed with friction shifters on the downtube and a double chainring. I love it! I'd probably still be riding it if I could have figured out a way to convert to a triple chainring without spending a gazillion dollars.
Melissa - can you tell me more about your older Bianchi? Do you know what model it is (if the lettering is still there), and does it still have the original saddle? I had an entry-level racing bike in 1980, but I sold it years ago. I was trying to find out what saddle it may have had.

thanks, Amy.