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TECHNOLOGY WITH SOUL 3 N UMBERS of A SUCCESSFUL history. LATEST TECHNOLOGY 4 2010 RANGE 5 The most prominent achievements: ROAD ROAD HOC 6 HOC FRAMES 22 12 Giro d’Italia B4P 8 B4P FRAMES 22 3 Tour de France C2C 10 C2C FRAMES 23 2 Vuelta a España DAMA BIANCA 16 GRAN FONDO 17 19 Milan - SanRemo GRAN FONDO FRAMES 17 D2 20 16 Tour of Lombardy D2 FRAMES 23 7 Paris-Roubaix URBAN 4 Liège-Bastogne-Liège FIXED GEAR 24 5 Flèche Wallonne SPORT CAMALEONTE 28 4 Amstel Gold Race 4 Road World Championship CITY CROSS-TERRAIN 30 6 Track World Championship: sprint, pursuit and points race MILANO 34 Julien Absalon, World and Olympic Champion 1 UCI Pro Tour MTB OFF-ROAD 38 MTB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 40 1 Olympic Gold Medal - Athens 2004 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 44 9 World Championship BIKE TRACE 46 6 World Cup DISTRIBUTORS 47 12 European Championship 28 National Championship All information and all technical specifications are correct as of the time this catalog went to press. Bianchi reserves the right to change them without prior notification. For further information and updates, please see our website atwww.bianchiusa.com . Bianchi recommends that all cyclists wear a helmet and abide by the rules of the road. Leonardo Paez, Marathon World Cup Winner 2 www.bianchiusa.com www.bianchiusa.com 3 TECHNOLOGY WITH SOUL Bianchi has marked the history of cycling, with bicycles that have led many great champions to victory. Legendary riders such as Costante Girardengo, Tano Belloni and Fausto Coppi, heroic figures like Felice Gimondi or climbing artists like Marco Pantani. Several World Champions, like Moreno Argentin, Gianni Bugno and Dario Aquaroli; Olympic champions like Julien Absalon; World Cup winners like Leonardo Paez—these and many other successful athletes have ridden Bianchi bikes to victory in the races around the world. And the history goes ahead with innovative models, designed around biomechanical laws and realized with the application of revolutionary technologies. So we can offer all cyclists a bike with added value. A soul. Fausto Coppi, Il Campionissimo Julien Absalon, World and Olympic Champion Felice Gimondi, World Champion, Barcelona 1973 Gianni Bugno, World Champion, Benidorm 1992 Marco Pantani, Il Pirata 2 www.bianchiusa.com www.bianchiusa.com 3 LATEST technology IASP NANO TECH K-VID NANO TECH TSR BAT 928 SL IASP WMP – Wrinkleless Molding Process NANO POWER TECHNOLOGY - With carbon monocoque frames, wrinkles in the material add - Nano technology, the application and control of matter on a more weight. molecular level, infuses Bianchi’s carbon frames with specific - We detect formation of wrinkles during the curing process to de- properties. termine the actual characteristics of each frame and the location - By adding Nano technology into the carbon matrix, we enhance where wrinkles may occur. the cohesion of materials, which decreases the incidence of mi- - We avoid wrinkles in the material by pre-tuning the thickness of cro cracks. the laminate and the weight of each frame. - Our Nano Power Technology also extends the frame’s durability. NANO POWER TECHNOLOGY BAT and K-VID - Nano technology, the application and control of matter on a Usually a road racing bike is stiff in all directions, which affords molecular level, infuses Bianchi’s carbon frames with specific high performance at the expense of comfort. With BAT (Bianchi properties. Active Technology) and K-VID, we can achieve different stiffness - By adding Nano technology into the carbon matrix, we enhance characteristics under riding different loads/forces. These tech- the cohesion of materials, which decreases the incidence of mi- nologies improve comfort without any performance compromise: cro cracks. - High torsional stiffness in the bottom bracket area supports ped- - Our Nano Power Technology also extends the frame’s durability. aling forces and delivers excellent race performance. - Low vertical stiffness to vertical impacts helps absorb vibration. IASP - Integrated Aero Seat Post Technology: - New design extends the performance of this elite racing bike to - BAT: The tubes use a special shape and design, with a special reduce wind drag. lay-up and custom material combination that mixes carbon and - Top of seat tube is shaped in an aerodynamic profile and ac- Kevlar at critical points. commodates seatpost/saddle to minimize wind drag. - K-VID: Vibration-absorbing Kevlar material is inserted in specific areas. TSR - Technology Section Reinforcement Performance improvements: Full carbon fork with internal structural reinforcement TSR (Tech- - Lower fatigue – long distance, more comfort. nology Section Reinforcement) increases lateral rigidity. - Better bump resistance and road adherence. 4 www.bianchiusa.com www.bianchiusa.com 5 BIANCHI2010RANGE XTREME PERFORMANCE HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL PERFORMANCE TOURING STREET SPECIAL C2C D|2 ROAD HOC B4P page 6 DAMA BIANCA Just as there are different ways and reasons to ride, there are different ways to achieve your goals in cycling. Bianchi’s complete road lineup is ready to meet all your needs, with the attention and care that has been our distinctive character ever since Edoardo Bianchi opened his doors nearly 125 years ago. GRAN FONDO page 17 The incomparable Bianchi history reminds us that time, and technology, march on. But that doesn’t mean we can’t venerate the bicycles of the past. In fact, the past comes alive in our exclusive Gran Fondo series of bikes, led by the Dolomiti, which mimics the look of classic road-racing chariots of yore. We also craft four other road bikes that use the time-honored material of steel. Make no mistake, our Gran Fondo bikes offer a modern high-performance ride, but you’ll appreciate their tribute to what is worth preserving from the past. URBAN FIXED GEAR page 24 Once upon a time, track bikes were a specialty niche, found only at the velodrome and in the hands of a few intrepid bike messengers. Even then, Bianchi’s Pista was the track bike to have. Then more and more riders discovered how the pure, direct-drive control of the Pista’s fixed-gear transmission makes a lot of sense for basic transportation and low-key fun. So now we offer a full line of what we call Urban Fixed Gear bikes. Forward motion, meet personal expression. SPORT CAMALEONTE page 28 Our Camaleonte line of bikes are smartly designed to ride anywhere with ease. These bikes are at home on city streets, supporting you through daily commutes or fun fitness rides, and they can also venture onto dirt trails and extended road rides to help make weekends great. CROSS- CITY TERRAIN page 30 MILANO Bicycles are sensible ecological-friendly transportation. Bianchi’s Milano and Cross-Terrain bikes raise the standard to include other assets, such as style, comfort, and fun. Personal mobility was never this accessible – or enjoyable. MTB OFF-ROAD page 38 The “other road” of Bianchi. In terms of cycling history, Bianchi’s mountain bike tradition may be newer than our road legacy, but it is already rich in international success, including Olympic and World Championships. Our objective—to extend your horizons and enjoyment through design and technology—flows through our MTB line. 4 www.bianchiusa.com www.bianchiusa.com 5 928 SL CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD DOUBLE PURPOSE Competition Recreation COLOR YA WHITE/BLACK/CELESTE FRAME CARBOn FORK BIAnCHI FC09 FULL CARBOn HOC WHEELS FULCRUM RACInG SPEED XLR CARBOn Hors Categorie means beyond limits. These models feature a geometry conceived from the extreme research and application of the lightness- performance ratio. They are ideal for the most advanced and demanding riders. Models 928 SL 1949, 1952, 1998. These are the years in which Bianchi won both the Giro and the Tour. The last digits, together, compose the name of a range of unique bicycles: 928 (Nove Due Otto in Italian). The characteristics: superlight, stiff and reactive. The evolution for 2010: the integrated aero seatpost (IASP). Used by Team Barloworld too. Technologies 6 www.bianchiusa.com www.bianchiusa.com 7 928 SL DURA ACE DOUBLE PURPOSE Competition Recreation COLOR 1G WHITE/BLACK RED FRAME CARBOn FORK BIAnCHI FC09 FULL CARBOn HOC WHEELS FULCRUM RACInG 1 2-WAY FIT 6 www.bianchiusa.com www.bianchiusa.com 7 Campagnolo VELOCE COMPACT PURPOSE Competition Recreation COLOR YT CELESTE/WHITE FRAME CARBOn FORK BIAnCHI FF38 FULL CARBOn B4P WHEELS FULCRUM RACInG 7 Born for Performance. These bikes are very rigid yet light. They feature a racing geometry and are available with either carbon or alu-carbon frames—a versatility which reflects the personality of those who choose them. Models Performance is its strong point: rigid, reliable and with racing geometry. The production process maximizes the price-performance ratio. The year that Edoardo Bianchi created his workshop and a legacy. It is also the name given to a model reflecting the spirit of its origins but with up-to-date, advanced technology. 8 www.bianchiusa.com www.bianchiusa.com 9 SHIMANO ULTEGRA COMPACT PURPOSE Competition Recreation COLOR YV BLACK/WHITE/RED SHIMANO 105 COMPACT FRAME CARBOn FORK BIAnCHI Fn11 ALU/CARBOn B4P PURPOSE WHEELS FULCRUM RACInG 5 Competition Recreation COLOR YU WHITE/RED FRAME CARBOn FORK BIAnCHI CARBOn BLADES/ALLOY STEERER WHEELS SHIMAnO WH-R500 CAMPAGNOLO VELOCE DOUBLE PURPOSE Competition Recreation COLOR YT CELESTE/WHITE FRAME ALU CARBOn FORK BIAnCHI Fn11 CARBOn ALU B4P WHEELS AMBROSIO WS 23 8 www.bianchiusa.com www.bianchiusa.com 9 ATHENA COMPACT PURPOSE Competition Recreation COLOR 1A CELESTE/WHITE FRAME CARBOn FORK BIAnCHI FF35 K-VID FULL CARBOn WITH KEVLAR WHEELS FULCRUM RACInG 7 Coast to Coast. Long distances can be covered in the optimal riding position for maximum performance with minimum fatigue, guaranteed by Bianchi technology and a unique geometry. For riders who love to travel far. Models The name doesn’t need explanations—this is a bike without limits: optimal riding position, completely ergonomic, with the latest technology.