Making use of their top-level Reparto Course remedy to the gravel section, the brand new Bianchi Impulso RC brings aerodynamic shaping and light-weight layups to the dust monitor.
Just lately overhauled Oltre RC and Specialissima RC highway bikes impressed this race model of the Impulso gravel bike, and a whole lot of similarities unite the bikes aesthetically. The Impulso RC begins off with a completely built-in stealth entrance finish, no hoses to be seen.
Again on the bike, the fork’s crown form is built-in into the downtube, which is formed to maneuver air easily throughout the body.
Not satisfied that is made just for racing? The max 700×42 tire clearance ought to do the trick. These are fitted to Bianchi’s RC43 aero wheels (25mm inside width, 43mm deep, 1,530g).
The geometry is impressed by XC mountain bikes with a (barely) shorter stem than their highway bikes, however with longer attain. The BB drop is a wholesome 70mm, maintaining the rider low within the bike for sharper dealing with.
The seatstays bow barely to permit a little bit of compliance, which is nice since you received’t get a lot from the aero-shaped seatpost.
The handlebar is narrow-ish on the hoods to maintain the rider in a streamlined, slender place, however not as excessive as some rivals. They vary from 40-44cm on the hoods. The one-piece bar/stem combo flare out 16º for extra leverage within the drops, too. Claimed weight is simply 340g, stem lengths from 90-120mm.
The highest RC mannequin is available in at a claimed 8.1kg (17.83lb) and runs €5,578.
Under that’s the Impulso Professional, which switches to a regular stem and handlebar, decrease degree carbon fiber, and a Velomann Terbium wheelset. MSRP is €3,463, claimed weight is 8.9kg (19.65lb).
The Comp mannequin will get Fulcrum wheels and Velomann alloy bar and stem. MSRP is €2,459, no weight listed. All fashions use full inside routing and are suitable with 1x and 2x drivetrains, together with mechanical teams. Each the Professional and Comp fashions are additionally accessible in Bianchi’s signature Celeste coloration, too. All costs excluding VAT.
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