Celeste Things
Sep 18, 2008 · 07:52 AM · permalink
The oldest bike in my stable is a 1996 Bianchi EL/OS. I had a lot of luck with that bike. During some hard times I sold the bike, only to buy it back a couple years later. As much as that distinctive aqua colour known as “celeste” has been associated with the Milanese company founded by Eduoardo Bianchi in 1885, so too has celeste become inextricably linked to cycling in my mind.
Bianchi the company was owned by the Piaggio company for a number of years. And Piaggio of course created the Vespa motorscooter. I don’t really have a need for a motor vehicle in my life, but I still kinda want a celeste Vespa. One of the newer models; the old 2-stroke classics are too stinky for me…
I have no need for a Vespa, and I don’t want to be mistaken for a hipster…but DAMN I would totally go for a celeste-painted one! It would go nicely with my 1983 Bianchi (I’m the original owner).
I also do not need a Vespa but the color is sharp. I own a 1994 steel Bianchi lugged and a steel lugged cross bike by Bianchi. Love the celeste color.
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