That's probably a safe number, but it's what many go by. Unfortunately, the Oltre XR1 does not come with a full Ultegra, but it mounts FSA Gossamer Pro. The Bianchi Oltre XR1 felt fast after only few miles and its responsiveness was very good both cornering and downhill. Too bad our test bike didn’t come in celeste, but this option is available. From 94 (or 95) to 97 they had the EL-OS at the top and the TSX-UL. I shouldn't get this bike until I weigh 120kg or under. Like the other All Road bikes, the one we reviewed had been given the gravel/adventure treatment to create a bit of a do-everything machine. Raced on the world stage by the LottoNL-Jumbo team (Team Jumbo-Visma in 2019), the Oltre XR4 is never going to be cheap. L’Eroica is a retro road bike that’s built around a lugged steel frame. Editorial, general: info [at] road.cc We just felt that its weight (10.7kg/23lb 10oz) took the shine off what is quite a pleasant bike. It winds up to speed quickly with good stiffness through the frame, helped by the oversized down tube, PressFit30 bottom bracket and a tapered head tube that provides a very taut feel. Paying £300 extra gets you an upgrade to Shimano Ultegra. “To overcome wind resistance, the Aria has a precision-engineered frame and integrated fork with advanced aerodynamic shape and racing geometry.”, Bianchi says that the Aria’s design has been “heavily inspired” by its wind tunnel testing and co-operation with pro riders.Â, The tapered head tube has an aero profile, for example, as does the seatpost which comes with a wedge-type clamp that’s recessed into the top tube and a 20mm offset (the distance the saddle clamp is set back from the centre of the post).Â, The seat tube is cutaway around the leading edge of the rear wheel in time honoured aero road bike fashion, and the deeply profiled down tube is cutaway around the front wheel. Buy if: You want a capable endurance road bike at a reasonable price. Our review bike, built up with Shimano’s Dura-Ace components, weighed just 6.35kg yet the frame was very stiff. Endurance frames guarantee maximum performance with minimum stress for the riders, thanks to Bianchi’s special frame design/geometry and different material combination. We had only good things to say when we reviewed it. Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 7 LG There's a Dama Bianca women's version of the Ultegra build. Bianchi claims a frame weight of 1,110g (+/-5%, 55cm model) and a fork weight of 370g. If you want something that's stable, well behaved and suitable for big miles, it has plenty to offer. The XR1 has many aero features like the lipped fork, its slender head tube and the integrated seatpost clamp. Whether that's down to the Countervail we can’t tell you for sure, but this is a super-smooth bike.”. Weight: 17.6 lb. Even the most affordable complete bike is going to set you back £8,500 — that’s with Dura-Ace and Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite wheels.Â. As many of other aero bikes (or bikes that are “aero inspired”), also the Bianchi features an internal routing cables that leave the frame free and clean to better cut the air. Road Endurance. You get the feeling that your effort is getting turned efficiently into forward movement rather than flexing the various parts of the frameset around. Shimano Ultegra (£2,700) and Ultegra Di2 (£3,700) models are also available, as are ones with Campagnolo Centaur (£2,350) and Potenza (£2,650) groupsets. It is priced £2,100. For the equivalent frame size, the Infinito has a longer head tube, which does make you feel a bit more upright, but you can still hunker down in the drops for speed work.Â, Read our review of the Infinito CV PotenzaÂ, The Infinito CV is rock solid around the bottom bracket junction and at the head tube so you get plenty of efficiency here, and it’s also a very comfortable ride.Â. Bianchi are true legends of the cycling world – established in 1885 in Via Nirone in Milan, Bianchi is the world’s oldest bike brand. Buy if: You’re looking for an aero road bike at a lower price point than the Oltres. Weight: 18.9 lb. Size range: 47-50-53-55-57-59-61 cm As we tour the factory, Masnata points out the Ultra Thin Seatstay technology on the Oltre XR1, Oltre XR2 and Sempre Pro models, which helps absorb shock, reduce any impacts and limit overall weight. Fork: Bianchi Full Carbon Bianchi offers its Via Nirone 7 and Impulso in what it calls All Road builds.Â, "These bikes are designed for those who have changed the road racing mentality into something different," says Bianchi. The Oltres are race bikes with aero features, including tubes that are shaped to reduce drag, an aero-profiled seat tube that’s cutaway around the leading edge of the rear wheel, an aero seatpost, a slim-legged fork and a fork crown that integrates into the frame.Â. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. Weight will be much less of an issue. Advertising, commercial: sales [at] road.ccView our media pack. It is nice, but I'd put black bar tape on it, change the groupset for a proper one and put some pedals on it. Its low overall weight is means it climbs well and feels lively out of the saddle, but the wheels work against this to a certain extent. You'd have to say that the Oltre XR3 does provide a smooth ride by race bike standards. As you can see, the budget – which is definitely not a low one – has gone mostly to cover the frame’s budget. Looking to insure your new bike? However, while we didn’t have scales to hand, in this build the Oltre XR2 will sit extremely close to the UCI’s 6.8kg weight limit. In terms of handling, Bianchi has got the balance pretty much spot on, which makes the Infinito CV very easy to ride quickly downhill even if you aren't a confident descender. I went with the tsx because I am ~175. You get direct mount brakes, the rear one completely shielded by the wishbone seatstays, and a wedge-type seatpost clamp with the bolt tucked inside the top tube. The Infinito CV Disc carries the same styling cues as the non-disc Infinito CV but more carbon fibre has been added in key places, in the stays and the fork, to handle the forces associated with disc brakes. The Intenso endurance bikes are built to the same geometries as the Infinitos (above) and share some of the same features, but one of the key differences is that they don’t have the Countervail technology. Bianchi says that all of this reduces drag. ***UPDATE: We recently had the same discussion with the owner of a broken Tern Cargo bike with a stated weight limit of 350 pounds. Gear ratios: 11-28t, 52/36 The complete 59cm bike we reviewed, built up with a Campagnolo Potenza groupset and Fulcrum Racing 7 LG wheels, was 8.06kg (17.8lb). Bianchi Specialissima 2019 The Bianchi Specialissima is the brand’s lightweight race bike. As Bianchi used the same mould to layer the carbon-fibre for the XR2 and XR1, its design is the same and the only real change the kind of carbon-fibre used to produce the frame. You don't get so much fatigue in the arms and upper body.”. The most affordable Aria is £2,300. F.I.V. BIANCHI.COM Ride beyond limits. The Bianchi Oltre XR4 is a pro-level frame with super bike credentials, delivering a stunning combination of low weight, stiffness, razor-sharp handling and aerodynamic prowess. Italy’s Bianchi was founded way back in 1885 and, rather than relying solely on its heritage, it continues to produce some of the most technologically advanced bikes out there. It's a similar story up front where the steering is excellent, giving you the courage to slam the bike hard into corners and jump about in a group of riders knowing that you'll end up exactly where you want to be. If I remember correctly, the EL-OS had a rider limit around 175#. The Bianchi Oltre XR1’s frame is the little brother of the XR2 one, used by the LottoNL-Jumbo pro team. Each of these bikes is equipped with flat mount disc brakes, a compact chainset and 32mm or 35mm tyres. Maximum rider weight limit? 470 … Unfortunately, the Bianchi Oltre XR1 doesn’t have a complete Shimano Ultegra groupset, but its set-up is finished with a FSA Gossamer Pro brakes, which however had performed very well through the test. The handlebars on the Oltre are the traditional round shape instead the more aero and ergonomic versions we now see more and more often, and I didn’t find it super comfortable if compared to other bikes specifically built for climbing. However, with a price budget of £3,000 you would expect a slightly better spec, particularly regarding the wheels, which are not at the level of the rest of the bike. It might dissipate vibration but it can't smooth over major irregularities. Style: Endurance road Drivetrain: Shimano 105 Material: Carbon Tire clearance: 28mm. Right bike for: Riders seeking a high value, … Buy if:  You're after a fast bike with a very high ride quality. “The Oltre offers a ride with a marked absence of vibration,” we said. Terms and conditions of use. One area where the Oltre XR4 really scores is in its frame stiffness. In terms of gear, at the same time, the Oltre XR1 features a 11-28t cassette and a 52/36 chainrings; while both the bar and the stem comes from Reparto Corse. “The Countervail soaks up road vibration, all that little buzz that you don't really pay attention to, but once it's gone it's a marked improvement,” said road.cc’s Stu Kerton when he reviewed the Specialissima. Not all Bianchi bikes come in celeste, unfortunately. The fork is a full-carbon integrated design (the shape of the crown flows into that of the frame's head tube and down tube) with a tapered steerer (1 1/8in upper bearing, 1 1/2in lower bearing) and wide legs. Air bikes are designed for 200lb maximum rider weight. The Specialissima is the lightest road bike in Bianchi’s range with a claimed frame weight of just 780g (55cm model in black finish) and a fork weight of 340g. The rim-braked Infinito CV is available with either a Campagnolo Potenza or a Shimano Ultegra groupset, each priced £3,600. These were all alum frames. The Intenso enjoys the prestige of being under top-tier price ranges, while offering a … The Bianchi Intenso offers much in terms of frame quality and components, and does so without hitting the high price range you’ll find with other bikes (including many of theirs.) (53cm) Sizes: 47, 50, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61cm ... Bianchi bikes come with a rich heritage and racing pedigree—and usually a high price to match. The least expensive complete bike, with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 or a Campagnolo Chorus groupset, is £5,200. I've been known to make Di2 derailleur adjustments whilst riding it so maybe I should take that advice. I have never heard this before, and while it is obvious that the wheels will have a designed weight limit, I find 85kg really light. Bianchi Specialissima. The flex of the wheels, and the loss of power, was more evident when accelerating or sprinting. Buy if: You’re looking for a comfortable, reliable endurance bike at a lower price point than the Infinito. Bar: Reparto Corse Compact, Alloy 2014 Here’s what you need to know in order to choose the right option for you. Bianchi says that although it doesn't match the more expensive XR4 (see below) in the wind tunnel, the XR3 still puts in an efficient performance (no comparative figures have been published). That one is £4,700. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. The fork has a claimed weight of 370g. That allows you to really push the Sempre Pro hard and fast through sweeping bends, over crests in the road and down swooping descents.Â. The cheapest Oltre XR3 full bike is £2,800. “It means you can get on with the business in hand of getting the bike to the bottom of the hill as quickly and as easily as possible. ", Read our review of the Bianchi Via Nirone All Road Sora. It’s lift-the-toptube-with-two-fingers light. The Aria Disc retains all of the good bits of the rim brake version (above), plus an improved braking performance, especially in wet conditions. Read our review of the Bianchi Sempre Pro. Bianchi Sprint 105 Road Bike 2020. The Specialissima is one of the lightest race bikes from the brand. When we reviewed the Sora-equipped model we said, "The Bianchi Via Nirone 7 All Road isn't a bad all-round package, with a comfortable ride on or off the road and stable handling, but it's a heavy frame, let down by poor brakes and some cheap components when compared against the competition. You get a race geometry with a low front-end that ensures an aggressive and aerodynamic ride position. The Bianchi Oltre XR1 is a super bike, but the wheel set doesn’t match the high-end spec. Weight limit is 120kg. Bianchi Infinito CV Disc | Endurance Geometry Riding long distances requires a special focus on perfect fit. The seatstays are slim to reduce drag and the same goes for the fork legs.Â. I had a later EV2 with the foam and had no problems. 08-11-2014 #11. I think it is just a bit of advertising as it says it's just a concept. Bianchi announced a disc version of the Oltre XR4 in 2018. The Countervail is designed to help you remain in an aero position by cancelling vibration and thereby increasing your control, reducing muscle fatigue, and keeping you comfortable. All material © Farrelly Atkinson (F-At) Limited, Unit 7b Green Park Station BA11JB. To get the real maximum from this bike you would need to fit it with different wheels, but the price – already significant – will be out of the range for many. Another disappointing downside of this bike is the wheelset it comes with, as it is definitely lower in quality if compared to the frame. Alterations: Brakes: FSA Grossamer Pro It's stiff enough for the most demanding rider, but not so stiff that non-racers will be put off. use a torque wrench. The XR4 features an aero head tube inspired by Aquila CV time trial bike profiles and you have the option of a Vision Metron 5D combo handlebar/stem to give an integrated front end. Buy if: You want a bike with on and off road capability. Bianchi fixed (or at least tried) the problem by using the structural foam inside the tubes at that area. At the time of writing, we have one in for review at road.cc, but we've not completed the process.Â. 240lbs is the standard weight limit for carbon parts in the industry. The riding position is performance orientated but a couple of clicks back from full-on aggressive and you get neutral, well-behaved handling. Buy if: You’re after the performance of a pro-level race bike and can afford to pay for it. The Oltre XR3 Disc Ultegra Di2 is the perfect road bike from Bianchi for pushing the limit. If you have more money to spend, the top model comes with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and Fulcrum Racing 418 wheels. It’s available in various different builds, all of them based around either Shimano Dura-Ace, Campagnolo Super Record or SRAM Red eTap groupsets, the highest level offering from their respective brands. The chainset (with 48/36-tooth chainrings) is cold forged aluminium while the derailleurs are from Campagnolo, specially made to look vintage right down to the old-style logos. Too bad our test bike didn’t come in celeste, but this option is available. © 2008–present unless otherwise stated. There's virtually no flex through the centre of the bike, even when you get out of the saddle and sprint. Quite a strong family resemblance to the Yoeleo R9 (and quite a few other frames).... 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