Bianchi has launched an substitute to its Infinito endurance bike, the second tier down in its endurance bike fluctuate.
It shares its geometry with the top-spec Infinito CV, nevertheless whereas that model consists of Bianchi’s signature Countervail vibration damping tech, the model new model Infinito makes do with a traditional carbon physique lay-up.
Nevertheless the model new bike does go one up on the top-spec Infinito CV by offering full inside cable routing, with Bianchi claiming that this has effectivity and aerodynamic benefits. There’s a straight 1.5” excessive and bottom Acros/FSA headset.
Tyre clearance matches the race-ready Specialissima at 32mm. That’s a bit low when put subsequent with many of the current crop of the best endurance bikes, which normally start at 35mm and supply as so much as 40mm tyre clearance.
Bianchi will promote the model new Infinito in three specs:
- Shimano Ultegra 12-speed digital with Bianchi’s in-house Velomann built-in alloy bars and Velomann Palladium 33 carbon wheels. The worth is €5,299.
- Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical with Velomann semi-integrated alloy bars and Velomann Palladium 33 carbon wheels. It’s priced at €3,499.
- Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical with Velomann semi-integrated alloy bars and Velomann V30R alloy wheels. Its RRP is €2,599.
The Velomann Palladium wheels have a 33mm deep profile, 21mm inside width and a claimed wheelset weight of 1,460g. All bikes are fitted with a Velomann Mitara saddle, with carbon rails inside the Ultegra spec.
In the event you occur to fancy a entrance end enhance, you presumably can match the similar carbon built-in bars that come fitted to the very best spec Bianchi Specialissima RC.
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Alongside the inevitable celeste, Bianchi will be offering the Infinito in a model new deep purple colourway with matt once more logos, as confirmed. There are seven sizes obtainable: 470, 500, 530, 550, 570, 590 and 610.
Bianchi appears to be transferring away from Countervail, which it licenses from its inventor and which features a viscoelastic layer inside the physique. Borrowed from aerospace capabilities, Countervail is claimed to chop again vibrations transmitted to the rider.
Whereas the sooner model of the Specialissima included Countervail, the physique of the latest Specialissima RC does with out. Likewise, the Impulso gravel race bike physique will be made with out Countervail.
The best-spec Oltre RC aero bike will be Countervail-free, although the Oltre Skilled does embody the tech.
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