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Bianchi 2016 road bikes – first look

The bikes, the specs and the pricing for Bianchi's complete 2016 road range

Bianchi women's bikes

Bianchi have launched a host of new bikes for 2016, including the Freccia Celeste
The Freccia Celeste enters the fray as Bianchi's lightweight aluminium race bike
Bianchi's 'endurance racing' family has grown with the introduction of the Intrepida. While the bike above is pictured with Shimano Tiagra, the Intrepida will only be available in the UK in Shimano Ultegra, 105 and Campagnolo Veloce builds
The Bianchi Intenso Disc endurance is available with either rim or disc brakes
The All Road isn't any old gravel bike - Bianchi have specced it with a dropper seatpost
Bianchi are a sponsor of L'Eroica and have produced this vintage machine as a result
The Specialissima was launched in June and deploys Bianchi's Countervail vibration-cancelling tech in a super-light 780g frame
The Oltre XR1 and XR2 share the same frame features, just one's lighter (and more expensive) than the other
The Sempre Pro may not have the standout features of the Specialissima or Oltre but it's still a lightweight racing bike in its own right
The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc has been redesigned with thru-axles for 2016
Bianchi's 2016 women's range covers seven bikes

Bianchi women's bikes

Bianchi also have a range of women’s bikes utilising the Infinito CV, Intenso, Intrepida, Impulso and Via Nirone 7 frames, and which Bianchi say have female-specific sizing and specs.

Here’s a rundown of what’s available for 2016 and the pricing:

Bianchi Infinito CV Dama Bianca Ultegra – £3,400
Bianchi Intenso Dama Bianca Ultegra – £2,100
Bianchi Intenso Dama Bianca 105 – £1,800
Bianchi Intenso Dama Bianca Veloce – £1,600
Bianchi Impulso Disc Dama Bianca 105 – £1,300
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Dama Bianca Sora – £725
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Dama Bianca Claris – £675