

Another more pragmatic theory claims that the color was created out of necessity, due to a surplus of light blue and white military paint after World War I.In Italian, Celeste roughly translates to “sky blue.” Some claim that the color was made to reflect Milan’s clear blue skies, which is where the color got its name from.However, historic facts show that the Queen did not actually have blue eyes. He chose the Celeste color as he was mesmerized by the Queen’s striking blue eyes. The most popular and most romanticized theory says that Edoardo Bianchi, the founder of the company, made a special bicycle for Regina Margherita of the Savoia Royal House.Some of them are romantic, others pragmatic however, few seem to be 100% true and based on facts.

There are several theories behind the origin of the Bianchi Celeste color. The origin of the unique and recognizable Bianchi Celeste color has intrigued the world for more than a century. The Origin and History of the Bianchi Celeste
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However, its full range does include several top-quality mountain bikes, e-bikes, and hybrids. The true origins of the color remain a mystery, but some say it was designed to match the eye color of Queen Margherita of Savoy for whom founder Edoardo Bianchi was commissioned to build a bicycle.įirst and foremost, Bianchi produces competitive-level aerodynamic road bikes like those used in world-famous races like the Tour de France. “Bianchi bicycles are traditionally painted Celeste, a turquoise is also known as Bianchi Green, (and sometimes, incorrectly Tiffany Blue, a trademarked color).” – WikipediaĪlthough available in many other colors, the vast majority of Bianchi riders choose this color due to its recognizable affiliation with the brand. Nowadays most of the parts and frames are produced in Taiwan but the Treviglio factory remains the brand’s headquarters and ensures quality control.īianchi bikes have become famous for their popular color scheme, a turquoise paint named ‘Celeste #227’. We unanimously felt that the key USP and standout feature of the Spillo was the fact that it is a really comfortable bike.By Mark / Last updated - February 14, 2022īianchi has been building bicycles in Treviglio, Italy, for over 130 years, making it one of the oldest surviving bike brands in the world. It offered the necessary basic cushioning and will serve the purpose on city roads. The saddle on the Spillo is a Velo Custom unit, that is wide enough to accommodate most riders.

The comfort focused frame, handlebar, and componentry translates to a rather enjoyable city commuter/cruiser. The overall ride quality of the Spillo Rubino was very comfortable. The Rims on the Spillo Rubino are 700c double walled alloy rims (32 hole). We must make a special mention of the smooth and easy roll of the wheelset, which was light and well balanced. The tires looked like they will be able to give you a considerable amount of mileage, while ensuring that the chances of punctures are minimal.

The Semi-knobby nature of the tires is ideal for Indian city conditions. The DSI 700 * 35c hybrid tires combines the easy roll characteristics of a road bicycle tire, while having the necessary treads and grip of a MTB. We really loved the tires on the Bianchi Spillo Rubino.
