My new Bianchi Oltre XR1

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jeffsavans
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by jeffsavans

It was time to upgrade from my Bianchi Sempre Pro. Didn't have to go far though.
Very happy with the bike.

2016 Bianchi Oltre XR1 55cm
Thomson Stem 120
Thomson Carbon Bars 42
Fizik Performance Tacky Tape
Selle Italia Kit Carbino Flow Saddle
Ultegra 6800 Shifters
Ultegra 6800 Front Derailleur
Ultegra 6800 Rear Derailleur
Dura Ace 9000 Cranset 52/36
Stages Powermeter
Ultegra 6800 Brakes
Fulcrum Racing Speed XLR Wheelset
Vittoria CX III Tubular 23mm Tires
Ultegra 6800 Pedals
Elite Race Cages

7.06Kg with Garmin 520 on it.

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junchen
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by junchen

Nice celeste color..

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MikeyBE
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by MikeyBE

Nice. Nearly bought a Sempre a few years ago but ended up with a Cinelli. How's the ride compare between the oltre and sempre?

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han1337
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by han1337

is that the same color than on the specialissima?

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jekyll man
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by jekyll man

Sweet :thumbup:

Had the chance to test ride an Oltre (xr1 and 2) the other day on a demo day, and was impressed how smooth it was 8)
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paddyrider
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by paddyrider

That looks the business Jeff!


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Look565w
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by Look565w

Beautiful - a well balance of celeste + black!

Top job!

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zulu695
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by zulu695

:thumbup: Great bike! it was on my list when I shopped 2 years ago.

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lrdunc
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by lrdunc

Love it :beerchug:

jeffsavans
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by jeffsavans

MikeyBE wrote:Nice. Nearly bought a Sempre a few years ago but ended up with a Cinelli. How's the ride compare between the oltre and sempre?

I had an 2012 Sempre for a year then went to the Sempre Pro for about 2 years. They seem to be very similar in handling as the geometries are very very close. Although the Oltre does feel a bit more aggressive. I could definitely feel the BB in the Oltre was stiffer and I was very surprised by that because the Sempre was very stiff too. I can feel the differences pretty well, but I think it's mostly due to the fact that I rode the Sempre for so long. Might not be quite as obvious to others just jumping on the two to compare. I also like to think I can feel the little bit of the aero advantage but that might just be a mind thing.

han1337 wrote:is that the same color than on the specialissima?

It is listed as a different color according to Bianchi's specs. Both are matte finishes but they call the Speciallisimas "Flou Celeste". I haven't had the chance to see one in person yet so I'm not positive on that.

nd2rc
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by nd2rc

Nice to see a proper Bianchi build!

BikeAnon
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by BikeAnon

I like it. Can you show a closeup of the seatpost clamp area?

What's the drop from saddle-top to handlebar top? Looks pretty aggressive. Especially with that long stem. Very nice.

jeffsavans
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by jeffsavans

BikeAnon wrote:I like it. Can you show a closeup of the seatpost clamp area?

What's the drop from saddle-top to handlebar top? Looks pretty aggressive. Especially with that long stem. Very nice.

Its 14.5cm from saddle to bar. I've tried a 130 stem before but it was just a little too long. Feels good where it is when racing. Here's the clamp.
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Killy
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by Killy

Looks good, can I ask did you have to adjust the clamp to fit the rails?

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