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Aria Centaur
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and campagnolo centaur rim brakes.
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$2,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Centaur |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Centaur Rim |
Summary
The Bianchi Aria is a race-oriented bike that excels in aerodynamics and speed, making it a favorite among triathletes and criterium racers. Its aggressive geometry and aero design, inspired by Bianchi’s Aquila TT/triathlon bike, ensure fast acceleration and efficient power transfer. However, some reviews note a harsh ride quality on rough roads and a stretched position that may not suit everyone.
Aggressive geometry ideal for racers and triathletes
Aerodynamics and efficient power transfer
Fast acceleration and speed sustainment
Good for triathlons with clip on bars
Comfortable for long rides despite aero focus
Harsh ride quality on rough roads
Stretched position may not suit all riders
Heavy wheels and stout tubing add weight
Not ideal for leisurely rides
A fast and furious piece of speed weaponry that will put a smile on your face when pushing the pedals hard
Cycling WeeklyIn the right circumstances, Bianchi’s Aria lives up to its promise of being a serious road rocket.
CyclistThe Aria’s natural character is a high-speed cruiser, where it performs beautifully
BikeRadarWith the Aria 105, Bianchi looks to serve a different demographic: the entry-level racer on a budget.
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Feb 2019 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Bianchi's lower-end aero bike aims to offer wind-cheating speed without the Oltre premium price tag, but compromises have to come somewhere
Stiff
Plenty of adjustability in fit
Climbs well
Harsh ride
Oct 2018 · Marc Abbott
In the right circumstances, lives up to its promise of being a serious road rocket
Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Bianchi has delivered a distinctively cultured and charismatic speed sustainer. Buy if you want an assuredly aristocratic character with sustained aero speed and disc brake stopping advantages
Smoothly surefooted aero frame with big tyre clearances for easy sustainable speed
High stability handling won’t suit everyone
Jul 2018 · Mat Brett
A fast-reacting aero road bike in a race geometry for those with a need for speed
Mar 2018 · William Tracy
With the Aria 105, Bianchi looks to serve a different demographic: the entry-level racer on a budget.
Jun 2017 · Rob Sturney
Road bike easily converts to a triathlon machine
| Frame | Aria Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Bianchi Full Carbon Aero 1.4">1.1/8", integrated head |
| Bottom Bracket | Campagnolo Ultra Torque OS-Fit integrated cups 86,5x41mm |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-33 |
| Stem | Reparto Corse Alloy |
| Handlebar | Reparto Corse Compact Flat Top 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Monza Startup |
| Seatpost | Bianchi Full Carbon Aero, 20mmm offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Centaur black 11sp medium cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Campagnolo Centaur black 11sp braze-on |
| Crank | Campagnolo Centaur Ultra-Torque black, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Centaur Power Shift 11sp Ergopower |
| Cassette | Campagnolo Centaur 11sp 12-27T |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Centaur (dual pivot F+R) Type: Campagnolo Centaur Rim |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick 700x25c |
|---|
First added September 10
Last updated September 10
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