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Specialissima Ultegra
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
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.
Lightweight carbon frame
Exceptional climbing and handling
Countervail vibration-damping carbon
Beautiful design
Pro-proven geometry
Conservative tire clearance
High price point
The Bianchi Specialissima CV has long been the Italian bikemaker’s most premium lightweight road racing bike.
BikerumorIt was, and still is, one of the most beautiful mass-produced bikes of the carbon era.
CyclistThe Specialissima accelerates beautifully, encouraging me to click through gears with abandon.
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Jun 2022 · Aaron Borrill
A precise, responsive and controlled superbike, that blends Bianchi's race-bred lineage with contemporary design
Telepathic handling
Responsive drivetrain
Stiff-yet-compliant ride quality
Classic looks
Cable-free facade
Wheels could be better
May 2022 · Warren Rossiter
Jaw-dropping blend of speed, handling, control and smoothness. Pure superbike gold
Handling balance
Smooth ride
Brilliant drivetrain
Wheels can’t quite meet the high standard of the rest
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.
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
Light and stiff
Incredible climber
Fantastic handling
Wheels
Oct 2020 · VeloNews.com
The redesigned Specialissima blends aero features, a lightweight frame, and vibration damping design.
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...
Dec 2018 · Rupert Radley
We take a look at the beautiful Bianchi Specialissima, one of the most famous bikes in the world
Lightweight frame
Excellent power transfer
Looks great
Pricey
| 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 Standard: BB86/BB92, 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 | Shimano SM-BB72-41B PressFit |
| Headset | Fsa NO.55R 1.5"/ACR/Bianchi |
| Stem | 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 | Fsa Energy SCR, Double Butted and tapered AL7050, 31.8mm, drop 125mm, reach 80mm, 4º Outward Bend, size: 400mm-47/50cm, 420mm-53/57cm, 440mm-59/61cm |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Antares R7, S alloy rail, 274x142mm |
| Seatpost | Reparto Corse UD carbon shaft, forged alloy head, 15mm offset, diam. 27,2mm, length 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Black soft Microfiber tapes w/shockproof Eva-139 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 SS 11sp |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 50x34T, Crank Length: 165mm-44cm, 170mm-47/53cm, 172.5mm-55/59cm, 175mm-61cm |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020 2x11sp, hydraulic discbrake, Shimano Ultegra ST-R8025 2x11sp, smaller lever size for sizes 47/53cm |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000, 11-12-13-14-15-17-19-21-24-27-30T |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra CN-HG701-11 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-R8070 Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | included w/shifters |
| Rims | Fulcrum Racing 418 disc brake |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa G2.0 graphene 700x25 |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT800 Center Lock, diam. 160mm |
First added April 13
Last updated April 13
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