Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Bianchi
2005 Bianchi Castro Valley
Value Guide market data · 2005 Bianchi Castro Valley
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
45%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2005 Bianchi Castro Valley
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Overview
About this bike
2005 Bianchi Castro Valley value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Bianchi
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Bianchi DB CrMo
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Tiagra
- Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge
- Cassette
- 9-speed, 11 - 26 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Commuter Mix
- Crankset
- Sugino XD-500T, 42 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Cantilever brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Bianchi aluminum
- Stem
- Bianchi aluminum
- Headset
- 1inch threadless VP
- Saddle
- Velo Bianchi
- Seatpost
- Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano Dynamo, Rear: Shimano Tiagra
- Rims
- Alex ACE-19, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel
- Tires
- 700 x 28c Vittoria Randonneur
Pedals
- Pedals
- VP clipless
Accessories
- Colors
- Gang Green
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.