Lining up behind the range-topping Specialissima and then the conventionally profiled, but heavily aero-shaped Oltre XR4 and Oltre XR3, the Bianchi Aria and Aria Disc sit firmly mid-range as proven by their components, which top out with Ultegra Di2 and Campagnolo Potenza…as a whole, the Aria is a fun ride with the sort of potential worthy of Bianchi’s name.
Robin Wilmott, Bike Radar
Please note the specific model reviewed may be different.
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 52x36T, Crank Length: 165mm-44cm, 170mm-47/53cm, 172.5mm-55/59cm, 175mm-61cm |
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| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8050 SS 11sp |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8050, brazed-on type |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 CS-R7000, 11-12-13-14-15-17-19-21-23-25-28T |
| Brakes | SHIMANO ULTEGRA BR-R8000 |
| Brake Type | Rim |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8050 2x11sp |
| Rims / Wheelset | Vision Team 35 Comp |
| Tyres | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick 700×25 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB72-41B |
| Handlebar | Reparto Corse Aero Compact, alloy 6061 diam. 31,8mm, reach 74mm, drop 116mm, Size: 400mm-44/53cm, 420mm-55/59cm, 440mm-61cm |
| Stem | Reparto Corse 3D Forged alloy 6061, rise -8°, 1.1/8", Ext: 70mm-44, 90mm-47/50cm, 100mm-53cm, 110mm-55/57cm, 120mm-59cm, 130mm-61cm |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta S1, steel rails, 278x144mm |
| Seatpost | Aria Full Carbon Aero, clamp with alloy head adjustable and reversible +/- 35mm; length: 250mm-44cm, 300mm-47/50cm, 350mm-53/61cm |
