Bianchi has introduced an replace to its Infinito endurance bike, the second tier down in its endurance bike vary.
It shares its geometry with the top-spec Infinito CV, however whereas that mannequin consists of Bianchi’s signature Countervail vibration damping tech, the brand new mannequin Infinito makes do with a normal carbon body lay-up.
However the brand new bike does go one up on the top-spec Infinito CV by providing full inside cable routing, with Bianchi claiming that this has effectivity and aerodynamic advantages. There’s a straight 1.5” high and backside Acros/FSA headset.
Tyre clearance matches the race-ready Specialissima at 32mm. That’s a bit low when put next with most of the present crop of the finest endurance bikes, which usually begin at 35mm and provide as a lot as 40mm tyre clearance.
Bianchi will promote the brand 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 value 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 within the Ultegra spec.
If you happen to fancy a entrance finish improve, you possibly can match the identical carbon built-in bars that come fitted to the highest spec Bianchi Specialissima RC.
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Alongside the inevitable celeste, Bianchi can be providing the Infinito in a brand new deep purple colourway with matt again logos, as proven. There are seven sizes obtainable: 470, 500, 530, 550, 570, 590 and 610.
Bianchi seems to be transferring away from Countervail, which it licenses from its inventor and which includes a viscoelastic layer within the body. Borrowed from aerospace functions, Countervail is claimed to cut back vibrations transmitted to the rider.
Whereas the earlier mannequin of the Specialissima included Countervail, the body of the newest Specialissima RC does with out. Likewise, the Impulso gravel race bike body can be made with out Countervail.
The highest-spec Oltre RC aero bike can be Countervail-free, though the Oltre Professional does embody the tech.
