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Intenso 105
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,199| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, Tiagra |
| Brakes | Rim |
Summary
The Bianchi Intenso is an endurance road bike praised for its comfortable, compliant frame with Kevlar inserts that smooth out road vibrations, offering superb handling and a punchy feel on climbs. However, it often faces criticism for being expensive compared to rivals and having inconsistent component specs that can detract from the frame's quality. Overall, it delivers a solid ride but may not stand out in a crowded market.
Comfortable and compliant frame with vibration damping
Superb handling and smart cornering
Smooth-rolling nature and punchy uphill performance
Great looks and solid build quality
Expensive compared to some competitors
Inconsistent or budget component specs
Can feel sluggish or harsh in certain conditions
The Intenso has very similar handling and feel to the Infinito, achieving about 80 percent of the fun factor for 75 percent of the price
BikeRadarGreat frame let down by indifferent spec
Cycling WeeklyThe brake lever resistance was so bad that we lost a good deal of confidence on fast downhills and corners.
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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
Jun 2016 · Spencer Powlison
There are a few glimmers of greatness in Bianchi’s affordable Intenso Ultegra.
Apr 2016 · William Tracy
There are glimmers of greatness in Bianchi’s affordable Intenso, but there’s not enough celeste green to mask this bike’s shortcomings.
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 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 28c |
|---|---|
| Fork | Bianchi K-VID full carbon straight blade |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40 |
| Stem | Reparto Corse Alloy |
| Handlebar | Reparto Corse Compact Flat Top, Alloy |
| Saddle | Selle Era Startup Power |
| Seatpost | Reparto Corse Alloy Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11 spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano RS500 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-28T |
| Chain | Shimano 105 11 spd |
| Brakes | Reparto Corse Type: Rim |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick 700x25 |
|---|
First added June 23
Last updated June 23
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