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2017 Bianchi

Methanol 29.3 SX

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,399
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Methanol 29.3 SX
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Methanol 29.3 SX

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Bianchi Methanol 9.5 CV long-term review

Jul 2017 · Jack Luke

I’ve only had a little bit of previous experience with oval rings — coincidentally at another XC marathon race, the Rotor Big Race in Spain — and I was really keen to spend a little more time on one to see see how well they worked for me XC racing.. .

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Bicycling
First Ride: The Bianchi Methanol CV

Jul 2016 · Mike Yozell

This hardtail mountain bike comes with ride-softening Countervail technology

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
First impressions of the Bianchi Methanol CV from the hills of Italy

Jul 2016 · Philippe Tremblay

It's stiff, comfortable and light build was appreciated on the climbs and descents of Franciocorta

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Methanol SX 29" full carbon monocoque, 1.5" tapered HT, PF30, ERC, PM 160mm rotor compatible, carbon dropouts, 12x148mm BOOST thru-axle, internal cable routing- Di2 compatible

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Rock Shox Reba RL 29", Solo Air spring, 100mm, tapered, 15x110 Maxle Lite, 46mm offset, rebound adjust

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano PF92

Headset

Fsa Orbit 1.5E ZS

Stem

TEC Obvius, 31.8mm bar clamp, 3D forged alloy 6061

Handlebar

TEC Obvius, 700mm, 31.8mm, DB Alloy 6061-T6

Saddle

Selle San Marco Era Startup

Seatpost

TEC Obvius, aluminum, forged head

TypeRigid

Pedals

Included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT M8000GS, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano SLX M7020-D, 11-speed

Crank

Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed, 36/26T

Shifters

Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed, 11-42T

Chain

KMC X11, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano M506, hydraulic disc

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB KOM i23, 29" Rim, 32-hole

Front Hub

Formula CL-71, 32-hole, 15x100 thru-axle, sealed bearings

Rear Hub

Formula CL-148S, 32-hole, 12X148 thru-axle, sealed bearings

Tires

Kenda Honey Badger XC Pro, 29x2.05, tubeless ready, 120Tpi, folding bead

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT54, 180mm front & 160mm rear rotor

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