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Oltre XR3 Disc
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$4,800| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Bianchi Oltre series, particularly in its aero category, is praised for its comfortable ride quality, effective Countervail technology reducing road buzz, and balanced handling, making it a good all-rounder for long rides and varied terrain. However, it faces criticism for being slightly heavy, having modest aero performance compared to category leaders, and lacking the sharpness in handling expected from a race machine. The bike's stiffness and power transfer are noted, but it's seen as less nimble on steep climbs and slower from a standstill than some competitors.
Comfortable ride quality with effective Countervail technology
Balanced handling suitable for long rides and varied terrain
Stiff frame for efficient power transfer
Good-natured and predictable temper for confident riding
Aerodynamically-shaped carbon seat post enhances comfort
Slightly heavy, affecting acceleration and climbing efficiency
Aero performance lags behind category leaders
Handling lacks the sharpness expected in race bikes
Modest wheels for the price point
Slower startup acceleration compared to competitors
The Oltre XR3 Disc is one of the most agreeable aero race bikes I’ve ever tested.
CyclistIt’s fast, descends beautifully and copes with poor roads very well, but I’d like to have seen better, aero wheels.
BikeRadarThe superb handling and virtually silent freewheel of the Bianchi allow you to close in on your competitors at full speed without making a noise.
Gran Fondo MagazineA fast bike that doesn't feel like a fast bike, but its comfortable ride grows on even speed-loving cyclists.
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Apr 2019 · Benjamin Topf
With the Oltre XR4 Disc, Bianchi has sent a true aero-racer, clad in its classic Celeste finish into the race. How much amore is still left in the racer?
Predictable handling
Nspires tons of confidence
Feels composed
Sluggish from a standstill
Restless colour scheme
Dec 2018 · Simon Withers
Fast aero road bike with a high-tech frame and great looks, but only average wheels. Buy if you want a quality aero road bike and are prepared to upgrade the wheels later
Fast ride with aero credentials and effective road-chatter-smoothing Countervail technology
Pretty modest wheels for the price and I’d like plusher bar tape
Dec 2018 · Stu Bowers
There are better race bikes for £4K but you’d be hard pushed to find something as enjoyable to ride
Decent level of comfort
Well balanced handling
Good all-rounder
A little heavy at this price
Aero traits are a way behind the best in category
Jun 2018 · Stu Kerton
A fast bike that doesn't feel like a fast bike but its comfortable ride grows on even speed-loving cyclists
Mar 2018 · Philippe Tremblay
Disc brakes are now available on Bianchi's aerodynamic road frame
Oct 2017 · Troy Templin
A little bit of aero with a road purpose
May 2017 · Paul Norman
The new Bianchi Oltre XR3 aero bike benefits from Bianchi's road smoothing Countervail technology. We've tested the new celeste machine
Road smoothing tech gives comfortable ride for an aero bike
Aero design
Low ride position
Quality Campagnolo groupset
Prestige marque
Budget wheels
May 2017 · William Tracy
If you’re reading this review, you’re either window shopping to kill some time at work or you’re getting ready to race at an elite level, because those
| Frame | Oltre XR3 Disc carbon w/Countervail |
|---|---|
| Fork | Full Carbon Aero Disc w/Countervail, thru axle 12x100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB72-41B |
| Headset | Fsa Orbit C-40-ACB |
| Stem | Reparto Corse 3D Forged alloy 7050 |
| Handlebar | Reparto Corse Compact, Flat Top, Alloy |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Concor Startup |
| Seatpost | Bianchi Oltre Full Carbon Aero Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 11sp |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra Hollowtech II |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra 11sp |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11sp, 11-28T |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra CN-HG701-11 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-R8070 Hydraulic disc brake Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | included w/shifters |
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro G+ Isotech graphene 700x28 |
|---|---|
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT800 Center Lock 160mm |
First added September 10
Last updated September 10
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