The new Bianchi Aria is an efficient aero road bike that's more accessible than any of the brand's Oltres. It's responsive and direct and handles sharply. Bianchi's Oltres have always done really well in road.cc reviews. The only issue is that the cheapest complete Oltre XR1 is £2,699.99, the Oltre XR3s start at £2,799.99 and you won't get an Oltre XR4 for less than £5,200.
The Aria is hardly a budget option but it does bring Bianchi's aero bike range down to a more affordable (yes, it's all relative) level. The first thing you notice when riding the Aria is just how punchy it is and how ready to respond to increased effort. I went back and double-checked the weight of our 57cm model – 8.25kg (18.19lb) – because in use it feels a lot lighter and more chuck-aroundable than that. Bianchia Aria riding -6.jpg One of the Aria's other attributes is easy manoeuvrability. Some aero bikes are good for straight-line speed but they're single minded and don't much like to deviate from that.
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The Aria is more than happy to flick from one line to another to navigate through a group or avoid something unexpected in the road. Drag reducing The Aria boasts many features designed to reduce drag, the most obvious being the fork legs and frame tubes that are slim and deep-section. The fork crown is integrated into the frame, the down tube is dropped with a slight cutaway around the front wheel, and the seat tube is cutaway around the rear wheel. Bianchia Aria riding -2.jpg All of the Aria's figures are the same as those of Bianchi's top-level Oltre XR4, as ridden by Team LottoNL-Jumbo in the world's biggest races, so you know what you're going to get here. This is a racing geometry aimed at riders with a need for speed.
If you want a high front end for comfort, well, you can run a few spacers underneath the stem but, really, this isn't the best setup for you. The Aria provides quite a firm ride, which isn't a euphemism for harsh – it's certainly not that. There's not a whole lot of up/down frame flex but the 25mm Vittoria Zaffiro Pro tyres offer a decent level of road buzz damping while the flat San Marco Quadra saddle comes with a generous amount (by race bike standards) of Biofoam padding. There's a lot of flex in the glass-fibre-reinforced shell too.
Taken as a whole, though, the Aria feels more solid and sturdy than soft and yielding. I didn't feel the ride was as smooth as that of the (much more expensive) Bianchi Oltre XR4, for example. Centaur back We told you back in May that and this is the first bike we've had in for review with the new version fitted. It's now 11-speed and features technology that has trickled down from the brand's higher level groupsets. Bianchi Aria - crank.jpg The Aria is available in two other builds: Shimano 105 (£2,299.99) and Shimano Ultegra (£2,649.99), although it's a 50/34-tooth chainset whichever option you choose.
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The Vision Team 35 Comp alloy clinchers (the 35 refers to the millimetres of rim depth) aren't especially lightweight but they're competent and strong. The hubs are CNC machined and fitted with sealed cartridge bearings. Despite some wet miles, no water or grit has got in and that bodes well for their durability. Personally, I'd go with something offering a higher level of performance for racing, but these should see you right for training rides in all weathers. Bianchi Aria - rim.jpg Speaking of racing, Bianchi bills up the Aria as being suitable for triathlon if you fit some clip-on aero bars. Of course, you could fit aero bars to any road bike with a suitable handlebar, but I guess the point Bianchi is making is that an aero frame with a short head tube has better tri credentials than most. That said, the seat angle on our 57cm review bike is 73.5 degrees which is well short of what you'll find on a dedicated time trial/triathlon bike, so getting into a full aero tuck will always be more of a strain.
Bianchi Aria - bars 2.jpg Overall The Bianchi Aria might not have quite the glamour of the Oltres, but it's still a solid proposition. It comes equipped with tried and tested aero features, handles sharply and reacts fast.
If you're after something relaxed for getting in the big miles in comfort then this isn't the best choice for you, but if you're performance-driven and you're looking for a like-minded bike, the Aria is definitely worth checking out. Verdict A fast-reacting aero road bike in a race geometry for those with a need for speed. State the frame and fork material and method of construction.
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List the components used to build up the bike. Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike? Bianchi says this: 'The Bianchi Aria is a fast performance-oriented aero road bike.
Built for lovers of speed, it is the perfect partner for your road challenges. 'Our objective has been to extend the range of Bianchi aero road bikes with an all-new model based on a highly aerodynamic frame-fork system, equipped for any road race, and easily set-up for triathlon events. 'To achieve fast rides from full aerodynamic performance it's important that both the bike and the rider are as aerodynamically efficient as possible. 'At Bianchi, while we feed the learnings from research and development across all ranges into new models, the Aria's advanced aerodynamic design has been heavily inspired by our extensive wind-tunnel testing and cooperation with Bianchi pro riders.
Bvh files break dancers. 'For the bike, full aerodynamic performance means the shape of the tubes' profiles and their structural combination to cheat the wind's resistance, resulting in the lowest drag possible. 'For the rider, full aerodynamic performance means creating a position that allows for the least air resistance – this can only be achieved with a frame and fork geometry that allows for an advanced tuck position, and an ideal racing geometry. 'Aero frame plus aero rider position equals full aero. 'As well as an effective high performance road machine, the Bianchi Aria shows its fast-pace versatility when it comes to triathlon. Aria's aggressive geometry lends itself perfectly to the high-speed race performance demanded in tri events.
'Getting the required horizontal-back aerodynamic tuck position for fast tri bike leg is easy to achieve with Aria's triathlon configuration. Just clip-on aero bars, set the bars' stack height if required and adjust saddle height and angle, and Aria instantly becomes triathlon ready. 'Road or tri, the Aria is ready to help you deliver your best.' Mat has worked for loads of bike magazines over 20+ years, and been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. He's been road.cc technical editor for eight years, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too.
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$350.00 or Best Offer Sold, FREE Shipping Seller: (125) 100%, Location: Vail, Colorado, Ships to: US, CA, MX, Item: 10 55cm top tube, 54cm seat tube.(All measurements taken center to center). This is a nice, reconditioned, 1986 Bianchi Squadra. There are the usual nicks and scratches associated with a bike of this age, however, there are no dents or structural damage. The bike has been re cabled, re greased, new tires/tubes added, and all new and or reconditioned parts, some brand new, some new old stock. It's outfitted with a mix of Campagnolo Victory and Triomphe.
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The brake calipers are Dia Compe Royal Gran Compe, but otherwise this is a full Campagnolo group set from the time this bike was manufactured. It has, for the sake of sanity and over practicality, a sealed, cartridge bottom bracket installed. I also replaced the tired free wheel with a Sunrace 12/28 for the mountains where this bike has been ridden. Note: the tires pictured have been changed to Clement Stradas. They are a similar gum wall design.
Pedals not included. Condition: Used, Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy, Frame Size: 55cm, Brand: Bianchi, Type: Road Bike - Racing, Gender: Unisex Adult, Color: Blue, Wheel Size: 700C, Frame Material: Steel, Brake Type: Caliper - Side Pull, Suspension: No Suspension, Number of Gears: 7, Handlebar Type: Drop Bar See More.