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Today’s DealsOltre XR.2 Frameset
A carbon frame aero frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The Bianchi Oltre is celebrated for its speed, efficiency, and race-ready geometry, offering a brutally efficient ride that excels on flat and rolling roads. While it boasts impressive stiffness and a lively character, some reviews note a firmer ride and lack of smoothness on rough surfaces. Comparisons often highlight its affordability and visual similarity to top-end models, despite some specification lags.
Brutally efficient on virtually any terrain
Great climber with a feisty sprint
Improved stability in wind
Impressive braking
Race-ready geometry
Firmer ride than some
Lack of smoothness on rough roads
Very expensive in higher specs
The Oltre XR2 was ahead of its time.
It’s a truly great climber too, and packs a feisty sprint.
The universal boost in speed over familiar roads is astounding.
'lightweight, rigid and very, very fast.'
'This fizzy handling is the real highlight of the XR1 though, it's a very engaging bike.'
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Aug 2016 · Nick Busca
The little sister of the XR2, this bike is super fast
Fast
Great frame
Not a full Ultegra
Pricey
Wheelset

Jul 2016 · Philippe Tremblay
Updates include the introduction of BIanchi's vibration cancelling Countervail and refinements to the frame's aerodynamics

Jul 2015 · Robin Wilmott
A firm, fast and cultured ride that’s at home on all but the roughest terrain
May 2015 · Logan VonBokel
Gesink rode to fifth place overall at the Amgen Tour of California aboard this celeste green Bianchi race bike

May 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur
Entertaining handling with plenty of speed; lacks composure on rough roads; the specification lags behind rivals

May 2012 · R BA
A most modern example of the world's oldest bike brand

May 2012 · Tyler Benedict
Bianchi’s Oltre road bike is their top of the line Grand Tour racing road bike, and our test model is spec’d out with the new Campagnolo EPS electronic group. It’s a no-expense-spared racer, complete with logo color matched FSA carbon stem and handlebar, Campy Eurus 2-Way Fit wheels and Fizik saddle that comes in at …
| Frame | OLTRE XR2 carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | HoC Carbon 1.5">1.1/8" integrated head, carbon steer tube |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40-CF-ACB |
First added June 23
Last updated June 23
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