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2015 Bianchi

Oltre XR.2 Frameset

A carbon frame aero frameset.

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$4,999
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ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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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.

Pros
  • Brutally efficient on virtually any terrain

  • Great climber with a feisty sprint

  • Improved stability in wind

  • Impressive braking

  • Race-ready geometry

Cons
  • Firmer ride than some

  • Lack of smoothness on rough roads

  • Very expensive in higher specs

Key Quotes
The Oltre XR2 was ahead of its time.
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It’s a truly great climber too, and packs a feisty sprint.
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The universal boost in speed over familiar roads is astounding.
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'lightweight, rigid and very, very fast.'
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'This fizzy handling is the real highlight of the XR1 though, it's a very engaging bike.'
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Cycling Weekly
Bianchi Oltre XR1

Aug 2016 · Nick Busca

The little sister of the XR2, this bike is super fast

Highs
  • Fast

  • Great frame

Lows
  • Not a full Ultegra

  • Pricey

  • Wheelset

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
First ride on the Bianchi Oltre XR4 in Franciacorta, Italy

Jul 2016 · Philippe Tremblay

Updates include the introduction of BIanchi's vibration cancelling Countervail and refinements to the frame's aerodynamics

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BikeRadar
Bianchi Oltre XR2 review

Jul 2015 · Robin Wilmott

A firm, fast and cultured ride that’s at home on all but the roughest terrain

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Velo
Pro Bike Gallery: Robert Gesink’s Bianchi Oltre

May 2015 · Logan VonBokel

Gesink rode to fifth place overall at the Amgen Tour of California aboard this celeste green Bianchi race bike

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road.cc
Bianchi Oltre XR1 Veloce road bike

May 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur

Entertaining handling with plenty of speed; lacks composure on rough roads; the specification lags behind rivals

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Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Bianchi Oltre

May 2012 · R BA

A most modern example of the world's oldest bike brand

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Bikerumor
Bianchi Oltre Super Record EPS Road Bike - Unboxed, Weighed & First Rides

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 …

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

OLTRE XR2 carbon

Fork

HoC Carbon 1.5">1.1/8" integrated head, carbon steer tube

Headset

FSA Orbit C-40-CF-ACB

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