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Via Nirone Claris
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$700| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Rim |
Summary
The Bianchi Via is celebrated for its exceptional ride quality and comfort, making it a standout in the endurance category. Its aluminum frame delivers a smooth, plush ride over rough roads, though some models are noted for being heavy and equipped with less impressive components like brakes and tyres. While it excels in comfort and stability, its weight and component quality compared to rivals are frequent points of critique.
Exceptional ride quality and comfort
Great-looking frame
Stable handling
Smooth, plush ride over rough roads
Heavy
Poor brake performance
Less impressive components compared to competition
Lacks versatility
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 is a fine-looking machine
Cycling WeeklyFor the ride quality alone I would happily recommend it
BikeRadarThe Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Allroad isn't a bad all-round package, with a comfortable ride on or off the road and stable handling, but it's a heavy frame, let down by poor brakes and some cheap components when compared against the competition.
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Aug 2018 · Simon Withers
Lovely looking frame delivers a beautiful smooth ride that belies its modest price. Buy if you want one of the best-quality fast-riding bikes available at the price. Oh, and Bianchi’s Celeste looks a dream!
An unbelievably smooth and comfortable ride for aluminium, and a great-looking frame
The usual average brakes and wheels, 31.6mm aluminium seatpost
May 2018 · Stu Kerton
Comfortable cruiser but feels heavy on the open road and really requires an update to the brakes
Jul 2017 · Rupert Radley
The Bianchi Via Nirone 7, which has a frame once raced at Paris-Roubaix, is Bianchi's entry-level bike – we put it through its paces
Great looking
Really comfortable – Bianchi's technology works
Shimano Sora is a reliable performer
Heavy
Lack of confidence-inspiring tyres
Lacklustre brakes
| Frame | Via Nirone 7 hydroformed aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Bianchi Aluminum |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN26 |
| Headset | FSA ZS4 |
| Stem | Tec Alloy |
| Handlebar | Tec Obvius Flat Top Alloy |
| Saddle | Tec Unicus |
| Seatpost | Tec Alloy 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris 8sp |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Crank | Shimano RS200 50X34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 8sp |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11-34T |
| Chain | KMC Z72 8sp |
| Brakes | Tec alloy dual-pivot caliper Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Included w/shifters |
| Front Hub | Formula RB-51 |
|---|---|
| Rear Hub | Formula RB-52 |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25c |
First added September 10
Last updated September 10
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