Description The exclusive design from Bianchi Reparto Corse, which combines the down tube and the oversized seat tube with the rear Monostay, improves the resistance to twisting and lateral bending thus resulting...
Bike Setup: 2008 Campagnolo Record groupset, Ultra torque 39/53 cranks, 172.5 crank arms, 11/25 rear cassette, Campagnolo Zonda wheelset, ITM 4ever, stem, bar & seatpost, Selle Italia Flight saddle. Look sprint pedals.
Weight:16.5lbs.
Summary: Awesome Bike! The ride is very comfortable, Power transfer is maybe it's strongest suit, strong bottom bracket w/ no flex, ensure excellent climbing & desending. I can't leave out the handling, this thing takes corners as if it's on rails. Hands free riding is a breeze. Also, I have to mention, that the Record groupset is absolutely fantastic as well, simply the cream of the crop!
Hat's off to Bianchi, I lOVE THIS BIKE!
Strengths: Power transfer, comfortable ride, climbing, desending & cornering.
Weaknesses: None!
Similar Products Used: Bianchi Eros, Bianchi Giro, Specialized Tarmac.
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Bike Setup: 07 Chorus Gruppo with Carbon ultra torque cranks. Euros wheel set. S Works bar and stem
Summary: This bike replaced my S Works E5 that was little too small for me and bit banged up from some race crashes. I had a Bianchi single speed mtn bike and was interested in an Italian brand with heritage. I don't think it's any faster than the E5 but it's more comfortable and way better looking. I love the different tube shapes. I agree with the other reviews on handling, though I never had any shimmy on this bike and I know what shimmy is. If your bike wobbles when you pull on the front brakes have an experienced mechanic look at it because there's something wrong with the way it was put together. I would add that it is super quiet and flawless to ride. I still think it's beautiful after two years. I've had Dura Ace 9 and Ksyriums on it but currently run 07 Chorus and Euros. Nothing wrong with the former but I like the elegance of Campy. I'd love to see this bike weigh sub 16 lbs but I think that will necessitate an upgrade to carbon tubulars. Right now it's 17.4 with everything on it. 56cm. The frame weighs 1190g stripped.
Strengths: Beauty, stiffness, tracking, value
Weaknesses: Could be lighter I suppose but see strengths 2 and 4
Similar Products Used: '03 Specialized S Works E5
Kestrel 200SCi
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Bike Setup: Bianchi 928 Lugged, Campy Record compact drivetrain, ITM K-sword bars and 4-Ever stem, Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Saddle
Summary: I go the bike as a warranty replacing my beautiful 928 120th Anniversary frame that cracked along the down tube. It took a while for the frame to come int but once it did, it was well worth it. The lugged frame is an upgrade from my old 928. The ride quality is about the same from the 928 monocoque yet the stiffness that comes in the new lugged is superb. Accelerations feel lightning quick with this frame. I have noticed two drawbacks with this frame. The first is concerned with the full carbon fork. The fork begins to vibrate when the front brakes are applied and shakes the whole bike. Nothing to worry about, just an annoying. The second has to do with the frame geometry and chainstay placement. Whenever I am in my 34 chainwring and in any of the 4 smaller cogs in the rear, the chain rubs the front 50 chain ring. My LBS said there was nothing they could do and it was the compact gearing yet my other frame did not have these problems.
Strengths: Stiffness, looks, lugs, and it is Italian.
Weaknesses: Fork wobbles during breaking, and shain stay geometry seems off.
Similar Products Used: Bianchi SL3 Veloce, Bianchi 928 120th Anniversary
Bike Setup: Dura Ace 10 speed, Speedplay X-2, Ritchey WCS carbon bars, WCS stem, FSA carbon seatpost, PowerTap SL laced to Open Pro, Zipp 404 tubular race wheels
Summary: Fantastic bike. It is stable at 50+ mph speeds yet can carve a corner. Truly, the cornering is telepathic - it is not twitchy nor do I feel like I am pushing it through the corner. Very stiff with efficient power transfer but all day comfortable. The $4200 price I paid was without wheels as I already had a few sets laying around.
Strengths: Cornering, comfort and stability.
Great durability - I have put 15K miles on this bike with no issues with the frame/fork at all.
Weaknesses: not the lightest out there but certainly light enough. I believe the frame is 1350 grams in a size 60.
Similar Products Used: Orbea Onyx - felt too dead/wooden
Kuota Kredo - same but a bit better than the Orbea
Cannondale - way too harsh.
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Favorite Ride: Slapout 40 mile ride in Elmore County, AL
Bike Setup: Ultegra 10 Speed derailers/shifters, Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheelset, Fizik Arione saddle, FSA SL-K Crankset, FSA carbon seatpost, and ITM carbon handlebar.
Summary: With just a couple hundred miles on the bike, I must say I am very pleased. The carbon frame absorbs typical road chatter and makes for a very smooth ride. The bike is agile and climbs much better than my other bike. The fit is right on and the bike is quite comfortable.
Strengths: Comfort and fit, agile on corners, climbs like a mountain goat. The frame is drop dead gorgeous, and the bike has that Italian appeal.
Weaknesses: I'm afraid the only real weakness is me.
Similar Products Used: GT zr 2.0, Cannondale R800
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