BIANCHI OLTRE PRO FORCE DISC ROAD BIKE
Bianchi's Oltre Pro Force Disc Road Bike pairs an incredibly low drag frame with aerodynamic components and an electronic groupset, making it a rapid, responsive and enjoyable ride.
The carbon frame features dropped and flattened seatstays, a seat tube cut out that wraps around the rear wheel and a concave downtube for the front wheel to fit into, all in the pursuit of drag reduction. Air Deflector fairings on the headtube marry up with the downtube’s sculpted shape and, along with the large hole in the handlebar, create a low-pressure area behind, reducing the effect of the wind on the bike and rider for better aerodynamics. The combined effect of these developments means that Bianchi claims the new frame saves 17.1 watts at 50kph and is 45 seconds faster over 40km than the Oltre XR4, their previous aero bike.
Whilst the frame's design certainly concentrates on extracting every ounce of speed from the rider, this isn’t at the expense of comfort, with Bianchi’s Countervail carbon technology ensuring that long rides or poor road surfaces don’t become uncomfortable.
50mm deep, tubeless-ready carbon wheels complement the fast frame perfectly as they are from Bianchi’s in-house brand Reparto Corse, and offer a suitably aerodynamic profile to the wind that is effective at a wide range of yaw angles. Frame clearance allows the use of tyres up to 30mm wide.
SRAM’s fully wireless Force eTap AXS groupset operates in exactly the same fashion as the range-topping RED version, so shifts are quick, accurate and effortlessly actuated from the intuitive shifters. By using smaller chainrings than normal and a cassette that has a 10t sprocket, the drivetrain minimises gaps between ratios whilst still offering a wide range of gears suitable for any parcours. The system can be connected to a GPS head unit for extra data whilst riding or with SRAM’s AXS smartphone app for post-ride analysis and customisation options.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Bianchi Oltre Pro carbon frame and fork with CV System and Air Deflector
- Bianchi Integrated Aero handlebar
- SRAM Force eTap AXS wireless 12-speed electronic groupset
- SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes
- Tubeless-ready Reparto Corse Carbon 50mm wheelset
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| Frame |
Bianchi Oltre Pro carbon with CV System aero shape, electronic drivetrain only, integrated seat clamp, for flat mount caliper, internal cable routing for disc brakes, thru-axle 12x142mm |
| Fork |
Bianchi Full Carbon aero with CV System, disc brakes, integrated head 1.1/4", flat mount caliper, thru-axle 12x100mm |
| Headset |
FSA No. 54 |
| Bottom Bracket |
SRAM press fit for road |
| Stem/handlebar |
Bianchi Integrated Aero handlebar, material Carbon, drop 125mm, reach 80mm, Di2 compatible Ext - 90x400-47/50cm; 100x420-53cm; 110x420-55/57cm; 120x440-59cm |
| Bar Tape |
Velo Black soft Microfibre tapes+EVA-139 Shockproof 200*3cm |
| Front Brake |
SRAM Force HRD hydraulic disc brake, Centerline 160mm rotor |
| Rear Brake |
SRAM Force HRD hydraulic disc brake, Centerline 160mm rotor |
| Brake Levers |
SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD hydraulic |
| Front Derailleur |
SRAM Force eTap AXS 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur |
SRAM Force eTap AXS 12-speed |
| Shift Levers |
SRAM Force eTap AXS 12-speed |
| Chain |
SRAM Force 12-speed |
| Cassette |
SRAM Force 10-33t 12-speed |
| Crankset |
SRAM Force 12-speed, 46/33t, crank length - 170mm-47/53cm, 172.5mm-55/59cm |
| Front Wheel |
Reparto Corse Carbon 50mm profile, 100x12mm thru-axle, tubeless-ready |
| Rear Wheel |
Reparto Corse Carbon 50mm profile, 142x12mm thru-axle, tubeless-ready |
| Front Tyre |
Pirelli Pzero Race SL TLR, 28-622, 120 tpi tubeless-ready |
| Rear Tyre |
Pirelli Pzero Race SL TLR, 28-622, 120 tpi tubeless-ready |
| Saddle |
Bianchi RC139 carbon |
| Seatpost |
Bianchi Oltre Full Carbon Aero special dimension seatpost |
