2023 BIANCHI ROAD BIKE RANGE: SPECS, DETAILS AND REVIEWS
Bianchi Oltre RC
Bianchi's top level aero racing machine
Frame weight: ~915g (55cm)
Fork weight: ~420g
Frame and fork material:
OLTRE RC Carbon + Full Carbon Aero Fork
Bottom bracket: PF BB86.5
Groupset Type: Electronic only
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 47-59cm
Bianchi Oltre Pro
Frame weight: ~965g (55cm)
Fork weight: ~430g
Frame and fork material:
OLTRE PRO Carbon + Full Carbon Aero Fork
Bottom bracket: PF BB86.5
Groupset Type: Electronic only
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 47-59cm
Bianchi Oltre
Frame weight: TBD
Fork weight: TBD
Frame and fork material:
OLTRE Carbon + Full Carbon Aero Fork
Bottom bracket: PF BB86.5
Groupset Type: Electronic & Mechanical Shifting
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 47-59cm
Bianchi Oltre XR4
Ridden to numerous victories in the WorldTour
Frame weight: ~990g (55cm - Disc) and 980g (55cm - Rim)
Fork weight: 420g (Disc) and 370g (Rim)
Frame and fork material:
OLTRE XR.4 CARBON W/COUNTERVAIL, BIANCHI FULL CARBON AERO W/COUNTERVAIL FORK
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc or rim
Sizes: 47-61cm
Bianchi Oltre XR4 Models
BIANCHI OLTRE XR4 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Great build
- Design/style
- Very fast
- Comfortable ride with countervail technology (vibration cancellation)
- Great power transfer
- Sharp handling
- Descending
- Super stiff
- Ride quality
- Lightweight
Cons
- High price
- Aggressive race position (which can be fixed with seat/stem/handlebar adjustments)
Bianchi Specialissima
Bianchi's top level lightweight climbing bike
Frame weight: ~750g (55cm - painted)
Fork weight: 370g
Frame and fork material:
Specialissima Disc carbon w/Bianchi CV (Countervail), Bianchi Full Carbon w/Bianchi CV (Countervail) Fork
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 47-61cm
BIANCHI SPECIALISSIMA REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Sharp/sublime handling
- Lightweight
- Excellent power transfer
- Climbing and descending is very impressive
- Design/style
- Wonderful ride character in general
- Very stiff
- Very comfortable/smooth ride
- Great attention to detail frame
Cons
- High price (but you get what you pay for)
Aquila
Bianchi's TT bike
Frame and fork material:
Aquila carbon w/Bianchi CV, Mechanical/Electronic shifting compatible, Bianchi Full Carbon w/Bianchi CV
Frame weight: 1450g (55cm)
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: BIanchi Aero-860-BI, Alloy Forged and CNC aluminum arms
Sizes: 46-61cm
Bianchi Infinito
Bianchi's top level endurance bike
Frame weight: ~1020g (55cm)
Fork weight: 390g
Bike weight: 7.52kg (Dura Ace Di2 Build - Size 57cm)
Frame and fork material:
Infinito CV Disc, Carbon w/Bianchi CV, Mechanical/Electronic Di2/EPS shifting compatible, 32" tire compatible, with a Bianchi Full carbon w/Bianchi CV Disc
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 47-61cm
BIANCHI INFINITO CV REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Very good frameset
- Smooth ride (Countervail Technology)
- Very responsive
- Stable handling
- Good balance between comfort and performance
- Capable climber
- Great for descending
- Frame attention to detail and trademark Bianchi finish
Cons
- There are plenty of other options that give better value for money
- Price
Bianchi Oltre XR3
Frame weight: ~1150g (55cm)
Fork weight: 450g
Frame and fork material:
OLTRE XR3 DISC CARBON W/COUNTERVAIL, BIANCHI FULL CARBON AERO DISC W/COUNTERVAIL FORK
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 47-61cm
BIANCHI OLTRE XR3 DISC REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable
- Well balanced handling
- Good all-rounder
- Smooth ride/countervail technology
- Stiff
- Shines on descents
- Frame design and finish
Cons
- Price (better value for money compared to the Oltre XR4 Disc but it’s up against some impressive and cheaper competition)
- Heavy for the price
Bianchi Aria
Frame weight: ~1150g (55cm)
Fork weight: 450g
Frame and fork material:
ARIA DISC CARBON, BIANCHI FULL CARBON DISC FORK
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 44-61cm
BIANCHI ARIA DISC REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable/smooth ride
- Well balanced handling
- Responsive
- Good all-rounder like the Oltre
- Plenty of adjustability
- Stiff
- Climbs well
- Easily sustains speed/fast
- Design/style
Cons
- There are similar specced bikes for a lower price
- Takes time to adjust to the stability/handling
Bianchi Sprint
Frame weight: ~1000g (Rim) and ~1050g (Disc)
Frame and fork material:
SPRINT CARBON MONOCOQUE, BIANCHI FULL CARBON FORK
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc or Rim
Sizes: 44-61cm (Rim) and 47-61cm (Disc)
Bianchi Sprint Models
BIANCHI SPRINT REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable/smooth ride
- Able to fit wide tyres (up to 32C)
- Classic looking frame with clean lines
- Stable handling
- Bike feels fast
- Bike ride quality feels like it has trickled down from their superbikes
- Solid feel
- Responsive frame
Cons
- The cost of the bike is lower because of the included wheelset
- Wheelset is heavy and could be better
Bianchi Infinito XE
Frame weight: ~1100g (55cm)
Fork weight: 420g
Bike weight: 8.93kg (Ultegra Disc Build - Size 59cm)
Frame and fork material:
INFINITO XE DISC CARBON with BIANCHI FULL CARBON DISC FORK
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 47-61cm
BIANCHI INFINITO XE REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable/smooth ride
- Stable frame
- Balanced handling
- Sporty yet comfortable frame/good all-rounder
- Bike feels fast
- Cheaper than the Infinito CV but with similar frame characteristics
Cons
- Heavy bike
- Wheels included were a let down
Bianchi Via Nirone 7
Bike weight: 10.25kg (Claris Build - Size 55cm)
Frame and fork material:
VIA NIRONE 7 ALU, HYDROFORMING TUBING with BIANCHI ALU/CARBON W/KEVLAR FORK
Brakes: Rim
Sizes: 44-63cm
BIANCHI VIA NIRONE 7 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Bike looks great
- Very comfortable
- Very smooth ride
- Stiff frame
- Stable frame
- Good handling
- Maintains good speed on flat roads
Cons
- Heavy
- Climbing
- Wheels and brakes could be better
