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Intenso Ultegra Compact
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Rim |
Summary
The Bianchi Intenso is an endurance bike that blends speed, responsive handling, and comfort, making it suitable for varied road conditions. It features a compliant frame with good vibration damping, though some builds may feel harsh or sluggish. Overall, it offers a fine balance for long rides but can be let down by component choices in certain specifications.
Comfortable and compliant frame
Great handling and responsive steering
Fine balance of speed and comfort
Good value for the frame quality
Impressive uphill performance
Some builds have dull or harsh ride quality
Budget components can detract from performance
Heavy wheels and underpowered brakes in certain specs
Limited tire grip on wet roads
Saddle can be slippery when wet
The Intenso has a fine balance of speed, responsive handling and comfort
BikeRadarGreat frame let down by indifferent spec
Cycling WeeklyBut there’s not enough celeste green to mask this bike’s shortcomings.
VeloNewsVibration cancelling might not be quite up there with the Cannondale and the Specialized
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Nov 2016 · Mat Brett
Comfortable, reliable endurance bike that provides excellent braking in all weathers
Oct 2016 · Warren Rossiter
Plenty of compelling reasons to own but looks pricey against some of its competitors. Buy if you want a bike that’ll see you through an epic endurance ride but still have the fun factor
Smart handling, smooth riding and great looking
Expensive compared to some of its rivals
May 2016 · VeloNews.com
Bianchi’s Intenso Dama was the surprise of the 2016 Buyer’s Guide, wowing testers with a silky smooth ride that transforms into a race-tuned steed when
Apr 2016 · William Tracy
Dripping with Italian style and panache, Bianchi’s Intenso Dama is drool-worthy. It was the surprise of the 2016 Buyer’s Guide testing.
Jul 2015 · Henry Robertshaw
We review Bianchi's Intenso Tiagra, an endurance road bike with kevlar inserts to increase frame comfort and a 10-speed Shimano Tiagra groupset
Comfortable, compliant frame
Great handling
Tiagra groupset is a bit below par at this price
Budget wheels
| Frame | INTENSO carbon Tire Clearance: 28c |
|---|---|
| Fork | C2C KVID Carbon, 1 1/2">1 1/8", carbon steer tube |
| Bottom Bracket | included in the crankset |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40-CF-ACB |
| Stem | Reparto Corse alloy |
| Handlebar | Reparto Corse Compact, alloy |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Era Startup Power |
| Seatpost | Reparto Corse alloy Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Mega Exo 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 11-speed,11-28T |
| Chain | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Reparto Corse Type: Rim |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick 700X25 |
|---|
First added June 23
Last updated June 23
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