Price Paid:
$1450.00
at Ordinary Cycles, Pit Favorite Ride:
Thursday Night Multi-Pace Club Rides Bike Setup:
Stock set-up, added Vetta RT-55, Louis Garneau saddle bag w/ tools & Specialized downtube pump. Summary:
The first impressions of this bike right out of the box are very good with the exciting color scheme and Campy components-no wild shifting cables protruding like on Shimano-equipped bikes. I rode a chromo bike with Shimano 600 for the last 14 years before giving this aluminunm bike with Campy Veloce a try. While I heard so many words about aluminum being harsh, I haven't noticed any real difference in road feel between the Bianchi and my old bike. If I had to comment, I'd say the Bianchi is stiffer, yet comfortable, smoother but a good climber. The largest adjustments for me are that the ride position is lower and places your fanny further back with the geometry. The longest ride I've done thus far was a 75-mile ride I did last Saturday. By the end of that ride, my rear end was sore. But that could be the rider.
This bike feels good on climbs, especially while standing. The comments I read about Campy Veloce were consistent with what I found: long throw on chainring up-shift. Yeah, it is, but you anticipate it so it doesn't really matter. I live amongst hilly terrain and I'm pleased to report the 2-chainring system is more than adequate to spin well. No need for triples. Strengths:
-good climber
-smooth at all speeds
-good gear set-up for hilly areas
-high sex appeal Weaknesses:
-low rider posture takes a little getting used to
-Front wheel feels lightly loaded going up hills Similar Products Used:
1989 Centurion Ironman w/ Shimano 600 (Triathlon Bike)
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