This is a superb original unrestored Italian Bianchi military folding bicycle, fitted with the unique folding frame bag that was made specially for this model. The solid tyres suggest that this was used by a soldier rather than an officer (whose cycle would have had pneumatic tyres). They were famously used by Italian alpine troops during World War One.
With front and rear suspension, and a brake linkage that travels through the steering head, this was a very innovative state-of-the-art bicycle in its day. It was one of the featured examples in my book on the history of military bicycles. Though it is a museum piece, it is also in full working order and ready to ride.
View in the Online Bicycle Museum
BICYCLE COLLECTORS CURATED ONLINE AUCTION, Spring 2026
This Timed Auction is live from 21st of March 2026 @ 2-30pm to 4th of April, 2026. Highest bid wins.
NO BUYERS or SELLERS PREMIUM.
THE RESERVE IS THE START PRICE + BUY-IT-NOW OPTION.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY: NO PACKING FEES.
BIDDING INCREMENTS: Up to £1000 = £10. Over £1000 = £50. Over £2000 = £100
IT’S A CURATED AUCTION – Colin is the auctioneer and is available to chat to you personally during the auction (or before) by email, text message, phone call, Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.
