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Specialissima RC Founder Edition
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace hydraulic disc brakes.
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£18,885($25,329)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Power Meter | Integrated |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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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?
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?
Dynamic and very fast ride feel
Prestigious and high quality componentslooks that stand out from the crowd
Very low weight despite aero optimisation
Low compliance
The top spec is only available in one colour
Feb 2024 · Liam Cahill
A thoroughly modern race bike from a heritage brand
Fast everywhere
Lightweight build
Comfortable
Looks may be divisive
Deeper wheels are needed
Tt tyres are best kept for race day
Oct 2023 · Will Jones
A UCI-illegal weight and a sorted aero package make for quite the ride
Extremely low weight
Decently aero too
Just silly fast on basically any road
Needs an inline seatpost
Narrow TT tyres are sketchy
Lacks that intangible Italian desirability factor
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!
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
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
| Frame | Bianchi Specialissima carbon High Modulus, 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 Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Colors: O1 - Celeste Spectrum - White Alabaster; O2 - Blue Italia - Yellow Heritage |
|---|---|
| Fork | Bianchi Specialissima full Carbon High Modulus aero, integrated head, disc, 1.5 head, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | Clavicula Pressfit |
| Headset | 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) |
| Handlebar | Included in the stem |
| Saddle | Fizik Vento Argo 00 Adaptive, Full carbon shell, Adaptive padding technology, Carbon rails, length: 265 mm, width: 140 mm, weight: 153 g |
| 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) Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Durace Di2 12sp, RD-R9250 Ceramicspeed cage, OSPW RS Alpha |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Durace Di2 12sp,FD-R9250 |
| Crank | THM-Carbones Clavicula SE Powermeter, BCD 110 mm, 5 bolts; Chainrings Carbon-Ti X-CarboRing 52x36T; Crank length: 165 mm (47/53 cm), 170 mm (55/59 cm) |
| Power Meter | THM-Carbones Clavicula SE Powermeter, BCD 110 mm, 5 bolts; Chainrings Carbon-Ti X-CarboRing 52x36T; Crank length: 165 mm (47/53 cm), 170 mm (55/59 cm) |
| Shifters | Shimano Durace Di2 hydraulic disc brake for road, ST-R9270, BR-R9270, for 160mm rotor |
| Cassette | Shimano Durace 12sp, CS-R9200, 11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21-24-27-30T |
| Chain | Shimano Durace 12sp, CN-M9100 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-R9270 Hydraulic disc brake, included in the shifter Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Scope Artech 6.A, 65 mm profile, 700x25C, HG body, Aeroscales rim structure, 3D printed hubs, 36T diamond Ratchet SL system, Carbonlite Aerospoke, weight per set: 1319 g |
|---|---|
| Tires | Pirelli P ZERO™ Race RS TLR, 30-622, SmartEvo compound, Speedcore TLR technology, 120 tpi |
| Disc Rotors | Carbon-Ti, X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3, Center Lock, 160 mm front, 140 mm rear |
First added December 27
Last updated May 16