My sexy Italian build - Bianchi Oltre XR4 - 7.05 kg

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AlgaeHater
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by AlgaeHater

fogman wrote:
Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:17 pm
Looks nice. What is your saddle height?


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86cm measured from top of saddle to top of pedal.
2019 S-Works Venge Di2
2019 Bianchi Oltre XR4 eTap
2019 BMC Timemachine Road 01 Di2
2018 BMC Roadmachine 02 Di2
2018 S-Works CruX 1X Di2

AlgaeHater
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by AlgaeHater

Calnago wrote:
Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:53 pm
Looks good. I like that frame. It looks proportionately fine, based on saddle height/post etc. Not everyone needs or wants or should have a slammed stem. I’ll never get used to looking at that etap rear derailleur however, on any bike.
In that case you must really hate the Red AXS rear derailleur. That thing is huge and heavy!
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2019 S-Works Venge Di2
2019 Bianchi Oltre XR4 eTap
2019 BMC Timemachine Road 01 Di2
2018 BMC Roadmachine 02 Di2
2018 S-Works CruX 1X Di2

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AlgaeHater
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by AlgaeHater

jeanjacques wrote:
Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:55 am
American groupset on an italian frame it's not sexy ;)
Italian design is sexy. Italian electronics not so much 😂
2019 S-Works Venge Di2
2019 Bianchi Oltre XR4 eTap
2019 BMC Timemachine Road 01 Di2
2018 BMC Roadmachine 02 Di2
2018 S-Works CruX 1X Di2

AlgaeHater
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by AlgaeHater

Noctiluxx wrote:
Sun Apr 28, 2019 2:23 pm
Great looking frame.
Thanks! Almost went with Matte Celeste but grew tired of trying to keep light colored matte paint clean.
2019 S-Works Venge Di2
2019 Bianchi Oltre XR4 eTap
2019 BMC Timemachine Road 01 Di2
2018 BMC Roadmachine 02 Di2
2018 S-Works CruX 1X Di2

fogman
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by fogman

AlgaeHater wrote:
fogman wrote:
Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:17 pm
Looks nice. What is your saddle height?


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86cm measured from top of saddle to top of pedal.
Oops, I meant saddle height from the center of the bottom bracket.


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rudye9mr
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by rudye9mr

this is my first post ...but have the very same goals - xr4 on hed jet4+

to the OP:
- how is the ride and what reference are you using e.g previous bikes?

thank you for sharing the build

AlgaeHater
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by AlgaeHater

rudye9mr wrote:
Thu May 02, 2019 1:33 pm
this is my first post ...but have the very same goals - xr4 on hed jet4+

to the OP:
- how is the ride and what reference are you using e.g previous bikes?

thank you for sharing the build
Go for it! You won't be disappointed. Very impressed with braking performance of the Jet 4+ Blacks. The knurled surface makes a huge difference and the rim brakes have more initial bite than even my disc brakes. Haven't tried them in the wet however. Only downside is that you go through brake pads quicker.

I rotate riding my XR4 with my two BMCs. Not really an apples to apples comparison considering my Bianchi is on 25mm while my BMCs run 28mm. I run tubeless on all my bikes. The XR4 ride is def not as plush/compliant as my RoadMachine. Ride is very similar to my TimeMachine. Handling on the XR4 is razor sharp with very quick turn-ins. The Countervail frame def aborbs the buzziness you would feel on rougher tarmac although larger bumps can def be felt through the saddle. The Metron 5D handlebars and bottom bracket are incredibly stiff - no perceived flex whatsover even when putting down the power out of the saddle.

The BMCs are great bikes, but the Bianchi is def my favorite. If you're a car guy, the BMCs are like Porsche GT3s - fast and very well-engineered. The Bianchi is like a Ferrari - just as fast but more lively and fun. Biggest upside is my XR4 is over a kilo lighter than my TimeMachine! Basically that's like having carrying around two full 500ml water bottles on climbs. Very significant IMO.
2019 S-Works Venge Di2
2019 Bianchi Oltre XR4 eTap
2019 BMC Timemachine Road 01 Di2
2018 BMC Roadmachine 02 Di2
2018 S-Works CruX 1X Di2

Hollister56
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by Hollister56

Just wondering did you get a Bianchi assembly manual with your frame?

Really nice build and how is everything going with your new bike now that you've had it for about 6 months?

Thanks, Ed

iheartbianchi
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by iheartbianchi

eins4eins wrote:
Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:59 am
Great build, but with those spacers and no drop it looks like you've chosen the wrong bike for you.
Just got to add that the camera angles and height can play a lot of visual tricks with the drop.
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