The XR1 has many aero features like the lipped fork, its slender head tube and the integrated seatpost clamp. Thinking of getting a new bike.I'm 6ft 4ins 15.7 stone.Is carbon any good in a large size or is aluminium better in large size.I've got a Cannondale cad 3 now and it's stiff and works well but looks old school.I like the look of carbon bikes but would be sick if I was to splash out only to find the frame to flexi. It’s another of the bikes to feature Countervail technology. If I remember correctly, the EL-OS had a rider limit around 175#. That gets you a Shimano 105 groupset and Vision Team 35 Comp. Gear ratios: 11-28t, 52/36 Raced on the world stage by the LottoNL-Jumbo team (Team Jumbo-Visma in 2019), the Oltre XR4 is never going to be cheap. 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). Compare quotes from across the market here, in partnership with Protect Your Family, The aero frame of the Bianchi Oltre features also an integrated seat post clamp. That's probably a safe number, but it's what many go by. Bianchi announced a disc version of the Oltre XR4 in 2018. Buy if: You’re looking for a comfortable, reliable endurance bike at a lower price point than the Infinito. 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 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. 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. 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. Tech, reviews: tech [at] road.cc Bianchi Specialissima 2019 The Bianchi Specialissima is the brand’s lightweight race bike. If you like road.cc, but you don’t like ads, please consider subscribing to the site to support us directly. The quality and performance of the Oltre are unquestionable. Bianchi has also tried to limit weight with the bike sitting pretty at 7.76kg. Even though the wheelset was a bit disappointing for its performances and for the cost of this bike, the overall qualities of the Bianchi Oltre XR1 were definitely maintained. “The Oltre offers a ride with a marked absence of vibration,” we said. The idea is that it cancels out road vibration to reduce muscle fatigue and save energy while improving handling and control. This bike responds quickly and handles sharply. You get a race geometry with a low front-end that ensures an aggressive and aerodynamic ride position. “Aria delivers ultimate aerodynamic performance with expertly balanced combination of race-focused geometry and wind tunnel proven design,” says Bianchi. When we reviewed the disc brake model we said that it was a good bike for racking up the miles whatever the conditions. Here’s what you need to know in order to choose the right option for you. Saddle: San Marco Era Dynamic, The little sister of the XR2, this bike is super fast, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Too bad our test bike didn’t come in celeste, but this option is available. The Bianchi Aria Disc might not offer quite the spark and dynamism of the higher level Oltres, but it's still a very good bike built with tried and tested aero features.Â. Read our review of the Infinito CV Disc, The women’s Infinito CV Dama Bianca (£3,600) comes out of the same mould as the standard version but you get a women’s saddle and a handlebar with a shorter reach and drop.Â. Style: Endurance road Drivetrain: Shimano 105 Material: Carbon Tire clearance: 28mm. With a more relaxed geometry than its Oltre and Specialissima race bikes, Bianchi aims the Infinito CV at riders who like to get a move on but don't want to be in a racer's traditionally low slung position. Endurance frames guarantee maximum performance with minimum stress for the riders, thanks to Bianchi’s special frame design/geometry and different material combination. © 2008–present unless otherwise stated. The flex of the wheels, and the loss of power, was more evident when accelerating or sprinting. Long distances must be covered in the optimal riding position. Fantasy Cycling: game [at] road.cc SPECS. 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 Bianchi Oltre XR1’s frame is the little brother of the XR2 one, used by the LottoNL-Jumbopro team. Buy if: You want a high-end endurance bike that offers both speed and comfort. It's a great riding bike and I still have it. use a torque wrench. 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. rapid_donkey Posts: 448. 2020 Bianchi Aria e-Road Review. Right bike for: Riders seeking a high value, … We couldn't tell you exactly what mechanisms are at work but we’ve found the Intenso Disc to be a comfortable bike. It has a large road bike lineup designed for various different types of riding, with prices from £850 right up to £12,000, so there are options for most budgets.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. Bianchi are true legends of the cycling world – established in 1885 in Via Nirone in Milan, Bianchi is the world’s oldest bike brand. 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. The distinctly non-retro 10-speed cassette might not please purists but it’ll improve the ride. 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 Sempre Pro, built around a carbon-fibre frame and a full-carbon fork, is cheaper than the Oltres or the Arias but it's still a fast and agile racer that is comfortable for longer rides. Bianchi has also tried to limit weight with the bike sitting pretty at 7.76kg. When i requested the custom frame from Bianchi I specified that I wanted the oversize seat tube and rear stays as per Danilo Di Luca's set-up. That frame is made from double-butted Columbus Zona tubing and the fork is steel too.Â, Although it’s a modern bike, Bianchi has worked hard to keep a traditional feel, sticking with features like a 1in threaded headset, down tube-mounted shifters, Dia Compe centre-pull brakes and a leather saddle from Brooks.Â. I went with the tsx because I am ~175. Im trying to research the rider weight limits for most of the big manufacturers, and its actually very hard to come by the information! Countervail is a structural carbon system with a viscoelastic resin from Materials Sciences Corp that’s embedded within the frame’s carbon layup. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. Buy if: You want a capable endurance road bike at a reasonable price. I recently had the opportunity to get my hands on the 2020 Binachi Aria e-Road bike for a couple of weeks to do a write up thanks to Shawn Traxler and the amazing team at Ride Bikes & Service here in Calgary. For example, he mentioned the Bianchi Maddux RX 5.1 as being unsuitable for a 95+kg person… you could ride on them, but within six months you would be unhappy. 470 … The Infinito CV is an endurance road bike that makes use of Bianchi’s Countervail material technology (see Specialissima above) designed to reduce muscle fatigue and increase control. That one is built up with Shimano’s mid-level 105 groupset and Fulcrum Racing Sport wheels. Looking to insure your new bike? Bianchi claims a frame weight of 1,100g (+/-5%) for a 55cm model. 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. Here’s our story on the launch of the Specialissima. The Specialissima is one of the bikes that has been ridden by the LottoNL-Jumbo World Tour team, — to be known as Team Jumbo-Visma in 2019 — and nothing raced at that level is ever cheap! They have been at the fore-front of bike technology, performance and style for over a century, and it shows – sheer class and attention to detail shines out of every frame. 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. Bianchi Infinito CV Disc | Endurance Geometry Riding long distances requires a special focus on perfect fit. The Specialissima is one of the lightest race bikes from the brand. “Acceleration is phenomenal,” said Stu. Bianchi claims a frame weight of 1,110g (+/-5%, 55cm model) and a fork weight of 370g. Unfortunately, the Oltre XR1 does not come with a full Ultegra, but it mounts FSA Gossamer Pro. 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. Thanks pk0r. Your subscription will help us to do more. The Impulso All Road (£1,900) is built around an aluminium frame and a full-carbon fork. It’s built to a race bike geometry and is one of the models that uses Countervail (CV) technology. 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.) The downtube diameter on the 57-61cm frames is Infinito CV Disc is increased by 5mm to increase torsional stiffness and optimize weight. 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. ***UPDATE: We recently had the same discussion with the owner of a broken Tern Cargo bike with a stated weight limit of 350 pounds. 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. And even though Bianchi just released its new aero model – the Oltre XR4 – this older model would still be the good compromise for a cheaper, but high-quality and well-performing bicycle. Tel 01225 588855. Weight: 17.6 lb. “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. For riders new to racing, or those looking for a carbon bike for longer sportives and gran fondos, the Bianchi Sprint 105 Road Bike is ideal. “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. Bianchi claims a frame weight of 1,110g (+/-5%, 55cm model) and a fork weight of 370g. Now pushing 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions. The cheapest Oltre XR3 full bike is £2,800. There's virtually no flex through the centre of the bike, even when you get out of the saddle and sprint. The rim-braked Infinito CV is available with either a Campagnolo Potenza or a Shimano Ultegra groupset, each priced £3,600. The Oltre XR4 Disc is available in several builds, starting out with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 version for £6,500. That’s not ultralight compared to the brand’s Specialissima, for example, but it’s certainly not heavy for a deep-tubed aero road bike. Prices start at £3,800; that's for a bike with a Shimano105 groupset and Fulcrum Racing 618 DB wheels. (Manufacturers always seem to forget... "I can't believe they're making me do mugshots just for cycling after dark without pedal reflectors.". It's stiff enough for the most demanding rider, but not so stiff that non-racers will be put off. Bianchi launched a disc version of its Oltre XR3 in 2018. Our review bike, built up with Shimano’s Dura-Ace components, weighed just 6.35kg yet the frame was very stiff. Seatpost: Oltre full carbon But at the same time, the spirit and the technology of the historic Italian manufacturer is well held in its core, rather than in its colour. If you want something that's stable, well behaved and suitable for big miles, it has plenty to offer. 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. The Aria Disc retains all of the good bits of the rim brake version (above), plus an improved braking performance, especially in wet conditions. Buy if:  You're after a fast bike with a very high ride quality. You get a Shimano 105 groupset and space for tyres up to 40mm wide. The XR4, which was released before the XR3, is the top-level Oltre and was the road.cc Superbike of the Year 2016-17. The Bianchi Oltre XR1 is a super bike, but the wheel set doesn’t match the high-end spec. The most affordable rim-braked Intenso is the Shimano Tiagra version for £1,650, while the cheaper of the two disc brake models has a Shimano 105 groupset and costs £2,600. “The benefits are noticeable, especially towards the end of an 80-mile ride. Paying £300 extra gets you an upgrade to Shimano Ultegra. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. And even though is has a really big head tube and a base bracket that provide adequate stiffness, the manufacturer manages to keep its weight to under 780g. 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. Of course, You’ll always have scope to upgrade, but the price will then rise considerably. It weighs just 2.85kg which is much lighter than a similarly powerful Bosch motor, and puts out 70Nm of torque, which is comparable both to Bosch’s Performance Line CX motor and Shimano’s STEPS E8000 mountain bike unit. Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 7 LG 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. I think this may have added a little more weight than the previous (2005) full alloy FG Lite frame which required a 27.2mm diameter seatpost and standard rear stays. If you're a performance-focused rider – whether a racer or simply someone who likes to ride fast – it's certainly worthy of serious consideration. Both the XR3 and the XR4 feature Countervail technology in the frame and fork (see Specialissima above). Also on the flats, where normally wheels make a huge difference, the Oltre felt super smooth at all times. Would like to get his account of the previous before making assumptions. That one is £4,700. Read our review of the Bianchi Sempre Pro. 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. Groupset: Shimano Ultegra I'm not sure I would say quality went south though. These were all alum frames. Bianchi designed a super lightweight alum frame for pro racers like Pantani who weighed 125-150lbs. The Fulcrum Racing 7 LG (£170 their retail price) are aluminium wheels for everyday use, not a description that matches the Oltre’s intended market. As you can see, the budget – which is definitely not a low one – has gone mostly to cover the frame’s budget. Jsme firma zabývající se prodejem vysoce kvalitních kol značky Bianchi a Rocky Mountain, Apache. System with a Shimano 105 groupset and Fulcrum Racing 418 wheels Farrelly Atkinson ( F-At ) Limited, 7b. €¦ maximum rider weight limit but you don’t want to go no matter how hard you lean bike. In 2018 a Shimano Ultegra Di2 version for £6,500 loss of power, was evident. 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