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| 2013 Oltre XR Felice Gimondi Limited Edition, Road Bike Action |
"Who would guess that over 125 years later the bikes bearing his name would still be winning races, carrying people to new heights of physical activity, and providing a greener mode of transportation for people the world over."Read the whole article here
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| 2013 Oltre XR in matte black (offered in US in Dura Ace Di2), courtesy of Road Bike Action |
"Oltre XR is a monocoque carbon frame designed for extreme performance. Its increased rigidity and Bianchi’s unique racing geometry are combined to provide fast acceleration, maximum power transmission and enhanced handling.
Watch the Bianchi Oltre XR video.
PID graphics (Pure Italian Design) and performance merge in a technique-oriented design. Oltre XR’s increased lightness results in optimal climbing performance, and aerodynamics were focused in order to assure the highest speeds in both flat and downhill sections.
Bianchi Oltre XR’s most exclusive new feature is the combination of UMS40 and CN60 Ultra High Modulus carbon fibers, allowing a 30-gr weight reduction while also increasing the frame rigidity by 20% compared to the original Bianchi Oltre model, that was also optimized to achieve the most efficient power transmission and the best rigidity-to-weight ratio.
Featuring X-TEX, Carbon Nano Tech, Carbon Nano Tube Tech, WMP and UTTS technologies, Oltre is the top model of the Bianchi Road range, and is widely regarded as one of the best racing bikes ever made by Bianchi."See more at Road Bike Action here
"Stijn Devolder's choice is Infinito whilst Bjorn Leukemans and Marco Marcato preferred Impulso to perform better under the specific conditions of the Belgian classic race: both models assure the best absorption of the strong vibrations due to the cobbles of Northern Classics' roads, thanks to Kevlar insertions in the seat stays and the carbon fork and to a rear triangle featuring a horizontal pipe section narrow and high."
"The Infinito is incredibly stable over demanding courses and offer the riders the optimal riding position for long distances."Read the full report on Road Bike Action...
