This Vintage Bianchi Deserved A Second Life

A careful, respectful restoration of a 1983 Bianchi Nuovo Race 12—brought back to life piece by piece.

In this video, I take on the restoration of a classic Bianchi road bike that was found in pieces and in need of serious attention. This isn’t a fast flip or a cosmetic refresh—it’s a thoughtful process focused on cleaning, evaluation, and preserving the character of a bike that still had plenty of life left in it.

I’m Justin, owner of Pedersen Bicycle Services, a small, service-focused bicycle repair and restoration shop based in central Iowa. I believe every bike has a story, and my goal is to help keep those stories rolling—whether that’s through modern repairs, vintage restorations, or helping riders feel confident on two wheels.

On this channel, you’ll find:
• Vintage bicycle restorations
• Thoughtful repair work and diagnostics
• Behind-the-scenes shop projects
• Stories that celebrate bikes, community, and craftsmanship

If you enjoy restoration work, classic bikes, or seeing something old made rideable again, you’re in the right place.

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🚲 Bike Details
• Model: 1983 Bianchi Nuovo Race 12
• Condition found: Purchased through Facebook Marketplace, disassembled and incomplete
• Frame condition: Solid with no major rust
• Focus of restoration: Deep cleaning, careful assessment, and preservation over replacement

This project was about respect—bringing the bike back without erasing what made it special.

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🎵 Music Credits

Music used in this video is licensed through Canva.
• The Italian Christmas Walz (Instrumental)
• Subconscious Waves (Delta Drone 1Hz)
• If Only I Was a Poet (Instrumental Version)
• Upbeat Rock
• Upbeat Jazz – Get It! (Instrumental)
• Happy Upbeat – Coast to Coast (Instrumental)
• I Can Not Explain (Instrumental Version)
• The Slow Shift

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🔧 About Pedersen Bicycle Services

📍 Central Iowa
🛠️ Service • Repair • Restoration
🌱 Community-focused, rider-first approach

📞 Call or text: 515-204-6138

If you’d like to see more restorations or behind-the-scenes shop work, you can find me on Instagram and Facebook as well:

• Facebook: Pedersen Bicycle Services
• Instagram: ‪@PedersenBikes‬