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Eurobike 2010: Highlights from Bianchi's 2011 range

  • The Bianchi Oltre road flagship is also available in this stealthy matte black.

    The Bianchi Oltre road flagship is also available in this stealthy matte black.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Bianchi adds a high-end 'cross bike with the Canaria.

    Bianchi adds a high-end 'cross bike with the Canaria.

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  • The tall and fat chain stays are matched to thin seat stays.

    The tall and fat chain stays are matched to thin seat stays.

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  • Urban fixie riders can look to Bianchi's Pista Dalmine with its flat bar and front and rear rim brakes.

    Urban fixie riders can look to Bianchi's Pista Dalmine with its flat bar and front and rear rim brakes.

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  • The Bianchi Pista Sei Giorni could certainly be used around town but less skilled riders might want to add some brakes.

    The Bianchi Pista Sei Giorni could certainly be used around town but less skilled riders might want to add some brakes.

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  • Steel inserts on the Pista dropouts protect the frame from aggressively knurled axle nuts.

    Steel inserts on the Pista dropouts protect the frame from aggressively knurled axle nuts.

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  • Bianchi includes a BB30 bottom bracket on the new Sempre.

    Bianchi includes a BB30 bottom bracket on the new Sempre.

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  • Bianchi aims the new Sempre at fast recreational riders.

    Bianchi aims the new Sempre at fast recreational riders.

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  • The Sempre uses a conventional non-tapered, integrated head tube.

    The Sempre uses a conventional non-tapered, integrated head tube.

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  • Bianchi is currently the official bike sponsor for the Ceramica Flaminia team.

    Bianchi is currently the official bike sponsor for the Ceramica Flaminia team.

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  • Bianchi claims the chain stay ports in the D2 time trial/triathlon bike lend greater rigidity to the tube by adding surface area.

    Bianchi claims the chain stay ports in the D2 time trial/triathlon bike lend greater rigidity to the tube by adding surface area.

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  • Bianchi's D2 time trial platform carries on in 2011 as the Pico Crono.

    Bianchi's D2 time trial platform carries on in 2011 as the Pico Crono.

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  • The internally routed derailleur cables exit down by the bottom bracket.

    The internally routed derailleur cables exit down by the bottom bracket.

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  • The Oltre is Bianchi's new top-end road frame.

    The Oltre is Bianchi's new top-end road frame.

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  • Stays on the Canaria are slightly flattened for better rider comfort.

    Stays on the Canaria are slightly flattened for better rider comfort.

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  • A flattened underside on the Canaria top tube should make for less painful run-ups.

    A flattened underside on the Canaria top tube should make for less painful run-ups.

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  • The Bianchi Methanol SL is fitted with a BB30-compatible bottom bracket shell.

    The Bianchi Methanol SL is fitted with a BB30-compatible bottom bracket shell.

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  • Bianchi's top-end mountain bike is the Methanol 26" carbon hardtail.

    Bianchi's top-end mountain bike is the Methanol 26" carbon hardtail.

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  • Ribbed extensions from the top tube and down tube wrap around the sides of the head tube to prevent torsional flex.

    Ribbed extensions from the top tube and down tube wrap around the sides of the head tube to prevent torsional flex.

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  • The stout-looking rear end features medium-sized tubing throughout.

    The stout-looking rear end features medium-sized tubing throughout.

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  • Bianchi has adopted the BB30 standard across much of its upper-end range.

    Bianchi has adopted the BB30 standard across much of its upper-end range.

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  • Bianchi says the all-carbon fork on the Oltre weighs just 350g.

    Bianchi says the all-carbon fork on the Oltre weighs just 350g.

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  • The top tube on the Oltre wraps partially around the sides of the tapered head tube.

    The top tube on the Oltre wraps partially around the sides of the tapered head tube.

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  • The aluminum seatmast head on the Pico Crono boasts a wide range of fore-aft adjustability.

    The aluminum seatmast head on the Pico Crono boasts a wide range of fore-aft adjustability.

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