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2026 Bianchi

Specialissima COMP RIVAL AXS E1

A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£4,890($6,579)
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival AXS
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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41 mph

Specialissima COMP RIVAL AXS E1

40 mph

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Reviews
Velo
Review: The Bianchi Specialissima Pro Is Avant-Garde at Its Best

Sep 2024 · Josh Ross

Not everyone loves the look of the current Bianchi Specialissima but that’s the nature of boundary pushing and isn’t that the point?

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Bianchi Specialissima RC in review – Race ready

Mar 2024 · Martin Staffa

The Bianchi Specialissima RC aims to be the ultimate all-round road bike, but what can this light race bike really do?

Highs
  • Dynamic and very fast ride feel

  • Prestigious and high quality componentslooks that stand out from the crowd

  • Very low weight despite aero optimisation

Lows
  • Low compliance

  • The top spec is only available in one colour

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BikeRadar
Bianchi Specialissima RC review

Feb 2024 · Liam Cahill

A thoroughly modern race bike from a heritage brand

Highs
  • Fast everywhere

  • Lightweight build

  • Comfortable

Lows
  • Looks may be divisive

  • Deeper wheels are needed

  • Tt tyres are best kept for race day

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Cycling News
Bianchi Specialissima review: Less Italian heritage, more superbike performance

Oct 2023 · Will Jones

A UCI-illegal weight and a sorted aero package make for quite the ride

Highs
  • Extremely low weight

  • Decently aero too

  • Just silly fast on basically any road

Lows
  • Needs an inline seatpost

  • Narrow TT tyres are sketchy

  • Lacks that intangible Italian desirability factor

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Bikerumor
New Bianchi Specialissima RC is Lighter and Faster Than Ever

Sep 2023 · Jordan Villella

The new Bianchi Specialissima RC now comes in three different frameset options, with the top offering weighing in at a super light 14.5lbs!

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Cyclist
New Bianchi Specialissima RC is faster and illegally light

Sep 2023 · Paul Norman

Bianchi has launched its third generation Specialissima RC. It describes the new bike as a next-gen all-round race bike and

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road.cc
Exclusive Bianchi Reparto Corse Specialissima frameset - a true collector's item

Mar 2023 · Suvi Loponen

This Bike at Bedtime gives you the hint of celeste that every collector needs - and your order is completed with a coffee table book and

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Bianchi Specialissima COMP full carbon, only electronic groupsets, fully internal cable routing, headset Acros ICR, direct mount brakes, BB- PressFit 86.5x41 sizes 47-50-53-55-57-59

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

ColorsBe - Black / Deep Blue - Grey [Full Matt]; B9 - Graphite / Metallic Celeste - Ck16 [Full Glossy]

Fork

Bianchi Specialissima COMP full Carbon aero, integrated head, disc, 1.5 head, 12x100 mm thru axle

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Press fit Road 86.5x41

Headset

Acros Acros IS52 Integrated Cable Routing

Stem

Bianchi Reparto Corse integrated handlebar, carbon, for Acros Integrated Cable Routing headset, drop 125 mm, reach 80 mm Size: 90/380 mm (47-50 cm) ; 100/400 mm (53 cm); 110/400 mm (55-57 cm); 120/420 mm (59 cm)

Saddle

Velomann Mitora 139, AISI rail, width 139 mm, length 250 mm

Seatpost

Bianchi Specialissima, full carbon, aero shape, 20 mm offset length: 280 mm (47 cm); 300 mm (50-53 cm); 350 mm (55-59 cm)

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS E1, 12sp

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS E1

Crank

SRAM Rival E1, 48x35T Crank length: 165 mm (47- 50 cm); 170 mm (53-55 cm); 172.5 mm (57-59 cm)

Shifters

SRAM Rival AXS E1

Cassette

SRAM Rival XG 1250 D1, 10-36, 10-11-12-13-15- 17-19-21-24-28-32-36T

Chain

SRAM Rival E1

Brakes

SRAM Rival E1, Hydraulic disc brake

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Included in the shifter

Wheels
Rims

Velomann Palladium, Carbon rim, 33 mm profile, 700x21c, 24h, XDR body

Tires

Vittoria Rubino V, 28-622, TLR, Full Black, G2.0, Graphene + Silica, 100 TPI

Disc Rotors

FRONT: SRAM Centerline, Center Lock, 160 mm / REAR: SRAM Centerline, Center Lock, 160 mm

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Last updated May 16