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2021 Bianchi

Specialissima Frame Kit

A carbon frame race frameset.

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Summary

The Bianchi Specialissima is celebrated for its lightweight carbon frame, exceptional climbing and handling capabilities, and beautiful design. It features advanced technologies like Countervail vibration-damping carbon and is available in a wide size range with pro-proven geometry. However, its conservative tire clearance and high price point are noted drawbacks.

Pros
  • Lightweight carbon frame

  • Exceptional climbing and handling

  • Countervail vibration-damping carbon

  • Beautiful design

  • Pro-proven geometry

Cons
  • Conservative tire clearance

  • High price point

Key Quotes
The Bianchi Specialissima CV has long been the Italian bikemaker’s most premium lightweight road racing bike.
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It was, and still is, one of the most beautiful mass-produced bikes of the carbon era.
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The Specialissima accelerates beautifully, encouraging me to click through gears with abandon.
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Cycling News
Bianchi Specialissima Super Record EPS review

Jun 2022 · Aaron Borrill

A precise, responsive and controlled superbike, that blends Bianchi's race-bred lineage with contemporary design

Highs
  • Telepathic handling

  • Responsive drivetrain

  • Stiff-yet-compliant ride quality

  • Classic looks

  • Cable-free facade

Lows
  • Wheels could be better

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BikeRadar
Bianchi Specialissima Dura-Ace Di2 review

May 2022 · Warren Rossiter

Jaw-dropping blend of speed, handling, control and smoothness. Pure superbike gold

Highs
  • Handling balance

  • Smooth ride

  • Brilliant drivetrain

Lows
  • Wheels can’t quite meet the high standard of the rest

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Road Bike Action
2021 BIANCHI SPECIALISSIMA ROAD BIKE REVIEW - Road Bike Action

Dec 2021 · David Kennedy

Just judging by the reaction that the Specialissima got wherever it was ridden, Bianchi definitely got the bike’s aesthetic nailed. The number of compliments, questions and just general interest in the Celeste-lathered bike was impressive and a true conversation starter.

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Cyclist
Bianchi Specialissima Disc review

Oct 2021 · James Spender

As all-round race bikes go, the Bianchi Specialissima is up there. Responsive, light, with a good lick of acceleration and brilliant balance

Highs
  • Light and stiff

  • Incredible climber

  • Fantastic handling

Lows
  • Wheels

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Velo
Bianchi Specialissima updated for 2021

Oct 2020 · VeloNews.com

The redesigned Specialissima blends aero features, a lightweight frame, and vibration damping design.

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Bikerumor
2021 Bianchi Specialissima CV goes lightweight in modern disc brake road race update

Oct 2020 · Cory Benson

The 2021 Bianchi Specialissima CV gets a long-awaited disc brake update, dropping weight to an impressive 750g of stiff, race-ready carbon...

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Cycling Weekly
Bianchi Specialissima

Dec 2018 · Rupert Radley

We take a look at the beautiful Bianchi Specialissima, one of the most famous bikes in the world

Highs
  • Lightweight frame

  • Excellent power transfer

  • Looks great

Lows
  • Pricey

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialissima Disc carbon w/Bianchi CV, 1.5" - 1.5" headset, 27,2mm seatpost, mechanical/electronic shifting compatible, PressFit 86,5x41mm BB, internal cable routing for disc brakes, flat mount caliper, thru axle 12x142mm, sizes 47-50-53-55-57-59-61cm

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit

Fork

Bianchi Full Carbon w/Bianchi CV, 1.5" integrated head, internal cable routing for disc brake, flat mount caliper, thru axle 12x100mm

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, 86mm, press-fit

Headset

Fsa NO.55R 1.5"/ACR/Bianchi

Stem

Reparto Corse by FSA NS ACR, ST-OS-160, 3D Forged/CNC AL6061, 31.8mm, rise -6°, Di2 compatible, Ext: 90mm-47/50cm, 100mm-53cm, 110mm-55/57cm, 120mm-59cm, 130mm-61cm

Handlebar

Reparto Corse by FSA Compact HB-RK-222S/CCH/Di2, UD Weave Carbon, diam. 31.8mm, drop 125mm, reach 80mm, 4º Outward Bend, Size: 400mm-47/50cm, 420mm-53/57cm, 440mm-59/61cm

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