Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Cortina Gent Aluminium 6061, 700c, OLD 135mm, size: man 16"/18.5"/21"/23" (41cm,47cm,54cm,59cm)
Suspension Fork
Bianchi Hi-Ten 700c, 1.1/8"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310-L 8sp
Front Derailleur
Shimano
Shift Levers
Shimano Tourney SL-RS45 3x8sp
Cassette
Shimano 8sp, 11-32T
Crank
Alloy 48/38/28T, 170mm-16", 175mm-18.5/23"
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge type, steel
Chain
Kmc 8sp
Pedals
Included
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula FM-210
Rear Hub
Formula FM-32
Rims
Alloy double wall, 36 holes
Tires
Kenda 700x38
Brakes
Brakes
V-Brake, Alloy
Brake Levers
V-Brake Alloy, 3 fingers
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy, rise 25°, diam 25.4mm, Ext: 80mm-16, 100mm-18.5/23", quill length: 180mm
Handlebar
Steel, diam 25.4mm, width:600mm, rise: 50mm
Grips
Double density
Headset
Threaded, steel, 1.1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Bianchi, steel rails
Seatpost
Alloy, diam 27.2mm, length 300mm
Model Overview
Cortina Altus completes the Bianchi Cortina model. Bianchi released 24 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Bianchi Cortina bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
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Cortina Altus components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Bianchi Cortina Altus 2021, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Cortina Altus comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.