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On test: Bianchi Sempre 2011

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Published on Monday, 28 June 2010 06:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

Well finished and with good guide property; if the price will be competitive could be a good medium range

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An important news for Bianchi is the latest model Sempre, a totally new bike and is positioned well below the model Oltre and an alternative model different from Infinito. It's a bike for people who want sports bike, and positioned in geometry, but not require, even for an economic issue, weights and extreme technical solutions. This does not mean that the model is always a bike with no interesting technical solutions. During the Bianchi Press Test 2011, we had the chance to try the new model Sempre, the configuration with Shimano 105, on a journey that highlighted many of its features. A good test, but obviously not as complete as we usually do. Also a bike of this level can not be judged without knowing its full list price. For this reason, some reviews may change in any future tests, conducted according to our working method, and after that will be officially made the list price. The frame Sempre is made of monocoque construction with a mix of carbon fiber UTS50, a fiber to form intermediate, but with high resistance. Carbon is then applied technology Carbon Nano Tube, the latest development of Nano Technology, where nanotubes are combined with epoxy resin and nano-powders, and this leads to an increase of resistance to fracture by 49% compared standard resins, and 20% compared to the "old" Nano Technologies. This technique, then, increases the lifespan of a frame. The headstock is short and adopting a series of steering FSA 1 inch and 1/8. The cables run outside, while the bracket is of type BB30. The fork, carbon/aluminum, has straight stems, seeds, has not been declared weight meter in some markets may be used a carbon fork monocoque. The rear addition matches the design of the model with large tube bass and treble thin. This conformation is called by Smith "Ultra Thin Seat Stay" was born after a series of studies have demonstrated how to transmit power to the rear wheel is important to size and low rigit tube chassis, while little influence those high. With the design Bainchi, then you get a car drive, but also light and good ability to absorb vibrations. The frame weighs about 1100 grams in size 55. The frame has a classic form with the down tube of good section, but much smaller than the model well. Correctly dimensioned the bottom bracket, which houses the BB30. The tube has a straight profile and smooth, like the pipe, the round section. The bike has seen the debut, then, a number of components signed Bianchi Reparto Corse, which is used on all the various models Sempre: the stem, handlebar and seatpost, all aluminum. Then we have the brakes and wheels. The bike is offered in the assembly Campagnolo Veloce, SRAM Apex and Shimano Ultegra and 105. For all the crankset is FSA Gossamer BB30 Compact; Ultegra model take the Fulcrum Racing 7. The saddles are San Marco, Elite bottle cage and Vittoria tires. Frame Kit is available.

The road test

We tested the model assembled with the new Shimano 105. It's should be stressed that the verdict on the bike will be final only after a more thorough test and where you can also judge the list price. The bike is well cared for and made, in fact, but, for example, many competitors using other cranksets Ultegra group, as the finest SLK-Light. Same for the brakes, wheels or fork with aluminum head. But everyone can take a very different light if the price will be truly competitive, then we welcome these components, giving a double opportunity for fans: who will not or can not post, buy the bike assembled, others can buy and assemble the frame kit Cycling a higher technical level. In the saddle there is a driving position similar to the model well, his body lying grasping the good folk Bianchi Reparto Corse (actually an FSA). More than excellent ergonomics of the new commands 105, which closely follow the developments of the last groups Shimano (Dura Ace and Ultegra). The FSA crankset aluminum, fits well the aesthetics of the bike, but at least the Ultegra model preferred to see a model in carbon depend on the price list that we have been told will be very, very, competitive. This means that you can overlook these aspects, which do not affect the quality of the medium and security, but rather on the final weight (which we had no way to verify). More than good saddle San Marco, also equipped with pressure relief hole perineum and very comfortable. Doubts, however, disappear after a few rides, when you find a frame is sufficiently rigid and reactive. It's a good compromise between rigidity and comfort, less rigid model Oltre addition offers much greater comfort on uneven (though less than the infinito model). More than good rigidity and responsiveness of the rear and perfect bottom bracket stiffness and smoothness of the FSA crankset. Perfect the qualities of leadership, with entry of the corners fast (not fast) and accurate. Excellent stability at speed and on rough, where the bike remains safe and stable. Brakes Bianchi Reparto Corse (in this case FSA) there seems sufficiently powerful and adaptable, certainly do not regret the Ultegra. Same for the wheels, sliding well, have, perhaps, the only defect was a bit heavy, but wheels are secure replacement for the level of Fulcrum Racing 7. Brake and wheel is the same discourse quarniutra the final list price will be the real judge the functionality and quality is all. Same for the fork, is rigid and provides good behavior under braking and corner entry. Absorbs well the shots coming from the ground, again a good compromise between rigidity and comfort, but not as some require full carbon. Excellent, the precision gear 105, as well as its noise. The levers have contained a hike. I always end the frame, has convinced us in full for his excellent leadership skills. It's hard, fast cornering in the entry, stable and easy to carry to the limit, performance is not as extreme as the model Oltre, nor so comfortable as model Infinito, but for many can be an ideal compromise, because it arises halfway between these two models. The design features is high and the assembly cured. The Model 105 has exposed good overall performance, so if the price is really competitive, can be a great choice for those who want a quality bike with good overall performance but without excessive capital investment.

Positive aspects

Quality costruttuva frame
Aesthetic care
Good frame rigidity
Stability and driving safety
Easy and safe driving
Good comfort

Negative aspects

To assess the quality of assembly after know the price list

Price

Has not yet been officially informed

To learn more:

Bianchi
Website: www.bianchi.com