Bianchi Specialissima
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Just saw this on Cyclingnews and looks promising. Wonder if they keep the BB386 setup?
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....the first Bianchi i like since i was a 11 year old kid in italy....we are talking Argentin era....shit i am old.
....Bianchi seems to me a bit behind in terms of both design (very messy, all over the place and untidy by italian standards) and engineering (STW, weight, etc)...
I dont get massively excited about things like counterveil marketing claims, even if there might well be substance in it....but no i don't have conclusive charts and tables on this one...call me empiricist, at least today
final thought of the day, maybe looks better in black, and slightly lighter apparently (780g +-5% in size 55):
http://www.bdc-mag.com/wp-content/uploa ... 9529-2.jpg
see (in italian though)
http://www.bdc-mag.com/nuova-bianchi-specialissima-cv/
BDC says no news on pricing yet but high end of the market...
....Bianchi seems to me a bit behind in terms of both design (very messy, all over the place and untidy by italian standards) and engineering (STW, weight, etc)...
I dont get massively excited about things like counterveil marketing claims, even if there might well be substance in it....but no i don't have conclusive charts and tables on this one...call me empiricist, at least today
final thought of the day, maybe looks better in black, and slightly lighter apparently (780g +-5% in size 55):
http://www.bdc-mag.com/wp-content/uploa ... 9529-2.jpg
see (in italian though)
http://www.bdc-mag.com/nuova-bianchi-specialissima-cv/
BDC says no news on pricing yet but high end of the market...
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I'm eagerly awaiting a review of this bike. I'd strongly consider this as my next investment given how good the Oltre XR2 is.
Must admit that I dont like the all out fluoro-Celeste... they need to tone it down a bit. The black is much nicer, but its not as nice as other Bianchi paint jobs Ive seen
Must admit that I dont like the all out fluoro-Celeste... they need to tone it down a bit. The black is much nicer, but its not as nice as other Bianchi paint jobs Ive seen
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Never been a fan of Campa but this setup looks really nice!
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vlastrada wrote: final thought of the day, maybe looks better in black, and slightly lighter apparently (780g +-5% in size 55):
Yeah... My oltre is a fantastic frame, but I wouldnt trust Bianchi's weight or tech claims as far as I could throw them. My 53cm Oltre XR2 frame was 1006g - 116g above the claimed weight (which was for a 55cm frame). I think being off by 13% with a weight claim is not very honest. Anyway by that rationale, the Specialissma may well be circa 900g - not that lightweight.
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I tend to think that this frame will be a replacement for the Sempre, which in itself is a great frame. Can't really believe weight claims f/m any major maker to be honest..
Still, one to keep my eyes open as the recent news over offerings f/m manufacturers for 2016 is hardly exciting..
Still, one to keep my eyes open as the recent news over offerings f/m manufacturers for 2016 is hardly exciting..
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I love Bianchi and I love celeste, but I think this bike is hideous. I love straight lines too, so it makes no sense as to why I don't love this bike?
I dislike Trek bicycles (see em everywhere here in the USA rode on one for years MTB), but I think the Emonda looks damn beautiful.
I dislike Trek bicycles (see em everywhere here in the USA rode on one for years MTB), but I think the Emonda looks damn beautiful.
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michaelten wrote:
on the scales
Yeah I saw that. Look, it may well be a good indication that they will make their bikes to the weight specification, but it could also be a media stunt. Its probably best to suspend judgement till the full production frames become available.
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I'm kind of digging that fluo celeste.. however, all attempts slap on anything celeste (bartape, stem, seatpost, saddle, bottlecage) would end up a massive bianchi fashion faux pas... resulting in white and black the only alternative.
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THE FUTURE:
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