Talking about Bianchi is surely impressive. Everyone knows what this company is capable of doing and, therefore, knows how good their bikes can be. Today we will talk about their newest bike, the Bianchi Oltre XR4.
This is one of their bets for the road and racing-road bikes. We do know beforehand that we will see some quality here, and now it’s time to talk about other details of this bike. So, let’s get to know about it.
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What can we expect about the Bianchi Oltre XR4?
The first thing we can mention about the Oltre XR4, without a doubt, is performance. It sounds like something weird, but that’s how Bianchi designed this bike. Thanks to the vibration-canceling CV system from Bianchi, this bike is perfect for long rides and people who want to get the best possible performance.
Bianchi also thought about how important aero efficiency is on bikes nowadays. That’s why their main goal was to work the aero efficiency this bike has. Did they achieve it? Actually, yes, and they had some good results. Thanks to the Oltre XR4 Disc and the Metron 5D ACR aero handlebar, Bianchi put one of the best aero-efficient bikes on the market.
Other than that, the design of the Oltre XR4 is amazing. It seems like a normal road bike, but people can tell it feels more premium thanks to the materials used by Bianchi in the fabrication.
The internal cable routing, the disc brakes used on the bike, everything is important when talking about the Oltre XR4. But we are still missing some things here, as a bike is not completed without the components.
In this case, we will focus on talking about the Red eTap model, as other models are available. We choose this one because it is the most competitive option, so let’s get into the details.
Oltre XR4: Red is the most premium option for Bianchi
There are lots of companies designing all kinds of components for bikes nowadays. One of the most famous ones at this moment is SRAM, which has different components to offer. In this particular case, they decided to go ahead and use Red, one of the most premium options offered by the American company, but what can we exactly find on this bike? Let’s get into the details.
- Rotor: SRAM Centerline X Road
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red eTap AXS
- Front Derailleur: SRAM Red eTap AXS
- Shifters: SRAM Red eTap AXS
- Brakes: SRAM Red eTap AXS D1
- Crankset: SRAM Red D1
- Chain: SRAM Red D1
- Cassette: SRAM Red XG-1290
- BB: SRAM PressFit
As we can see, the Oltre XR4 is prepared for going through the toughest challenges with people.
What can we expect about the frame of the Oltre XR4?
One of the things people tend to worry about is the frame. Year after year, companies try to develop a different kind of frame for cyclists that want to be more comfortable.
Obviously, Bianchi wouldn’t miss the chance to make a change and show the world what they are capable of.
The Oltre XR4 comes with a carbon frame with the Bianchi SV system included. Also, as we mentioned before, this bike has internal cable routing, making the frame look more professional in a certain way.
So, for us, it is fair to say the Oltre XR4 can meet the expectations when it comes to the frame people want to have to get better performances.
How will the Oltre perform during 2022?
Four months have passed since 2022 began, and so far, the Oltre XR4 has been one of the most outstanding bikes. Coming from Bianchi, there’s no major surprise in saying that.
For us, by the end of this year, we will be able to say that this bike made it to the top of the cycling market. Especially the model we just talked about, and all thanks to the effort they put into it.
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