Bianchi Specialissima
Racers who want Bianchi without Oltre's deep aero.
Bianchi's lightweight race bike. Italian race fit, celeste optional, and a climbing brief versus Oltre aero.
Racers who want Bianchi without Oltre's deep aero.
Bianchi's lightweight race bike. Italian race fit, celeste optional, and a climbing brief versus Oltre aero.
Racers who want Bianchi without Oltre's deep aero.
Bianchi's lightweight race bike. Italian race fit, celeste optional, and a climbing brief versus Oltre aero.
Racers and fit club riders who want a low stack without full aero integration. If the Aeroad cockpit feels like too much, this is the sibling.
Canyon's lightweight race bike: snappy, precise, and less of a wind-cheater than the Aeroad. It rewards a committed position and calm hands in corners rather than a slammed aero tuck.
| Measurement |  BianchiSpecialissima 2024 | BianchiSpecialissima 2023 |  CanyonUltimate CF SLX 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 556 | 556 | 570+14 |
| Reachmm | 385 | 385 | 389+4 |
| Head tube angle° | 72.5 | 72.5 | 73.3+0.8 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.2 | 73.2 | 73.5+0.3 |
| Chainstaymm | 406 | 406 | 410+4 |
| Wheelbasemm | 992 | 992 | 994+2 |
| BB dropmm | 70 | 70 | 72+2 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — |
| Part | Specialissima 55 | Specialissima 55 | Ultimate CF SLX M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
Bianchi Specialissima review: Less Italian heritage, more superbike performance. A UCI-illegal weight and a sorted aero package make for quite the ride. Reviews.
Bianchi says its new Specialissima RC is more efficient than an aero bike at a 6.2% gradient and comes in under the UCI's weight limit.
The new Bianchi Specialissima is faster on climbs and flats · Oltre RC aero inspired · No compromises on weight results in a build well below the UCI weight limit.
The Bianchi Specialissima Pro Racing Team frameset is a special edition light weight road bike from an Italian road bike company.
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