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New top bikeBianchi Specialissima - Bianchi relaunches traditional Specialissima racer

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 · 04.11.2020

New top bike: Bianchi Specialissima - Bianchi relaunches traditional Specialissima racerPhoto: Bianchi
More aero with the same low weight: with the new Specialissima, Bianchi claims to have created a high-end all-rounder. How good is the new model from the traditional Italian brand?

The new Specialissima is supposed to be a bike for all occasions. While the pros of the World Tour team Jumbo Visma could or had to choose between the aero model Bianchi Oltre XR 4 and the lightweight Specialissima this season, the new Specialissima is designed to combine aerodynamics and lightweight construction. In 2021, the bike will be the official racing machine of Mitchelton, which is switching from Scott to the Italians as an outfitter.

Black gloss: The new colour option is said to save 80 grams of weight compared to the familiar Bianchi-Celeste.Photo: Bianchi Black gloss: The new colour option is said to save 80 grams of weight compared to the familiar Bianchi-Celeste.

More aerodynamics: the changes to the Specialissima

The new Specialissima is based on tube shapes inspired by the Oltre aero model. For the frame construction, the Italians utilise their Countervail technology developed for the predecessor model, with the help of which the carbon layers are joined together in such a way that the frame should ensure better damping.

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The geometry has also been significantly revised: In any case, the stack-to-reach values (1.33 in the smallest frame height 47 and 1.49 in the largest frame height 61; seven sizes in total) stand for a sporty riding position. Visually striking: The steeply sloping top tube requires a comparatively long seat post extension. According to Bianchi, the Specialissima 2021 remains a lightweight despite the disc brakes: With a frame weight of 750 grams and a 370-gram fork, the set weighs 1.12 kilograms. Exciting for use on gravel roads: The tyre clearance increases to 28 millimetres.

In addition to the traditional Celeste colour (top left), the Specialissima is also available in a glossy black finish (right, in two versions), which is intended to save 80 grams of weight, and in a green-blue shimmer (bottom left).Photo: Bianchi In addition to the traditional Celeste colour (top left), the Specialissima is also available in a glossy black finish (right, in two versions), which is intended to save 80 grams of weight, and in a green-blue shimmer (bottom left).

All variants of the Bianchi Specialissima 2021

  • Specialissima Super Record EPS 2×12, Vision SC40 wheelset
  • Specialissima SRAM Red eTap AXS 2×12, Vision SC40 wheelset
  • Specialissima Dura Ace Di2 2×11, Vision SC40 wheelset
  • Specialissima Ultegra Di2 2×11, Fulcrum Racing 418 DB Laudfrad set
  • Specialissima Ultegra 2×11, Fulcrum Racing 418 DB wheelset

Further information: www.bianchi.com

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