Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Acera, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Duel 27.5" aluminum with 1.1/8" headtube, BSA 68mm bottom bracket shell, 27.2mm seatpost diameter, 31.8mm seat tube diameter, top pull front derailleur, INTL 160mm disc mounting dropouts 9x135mm QR, ST w/V-Brake studs, external cable routing under TT
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT HLO DS 27,5" 100mm, with HLO Hydraulic lockout, 1.1/8" HT, alloy crown, coil spring w/pre-load adjust, steel 30mm stanchions, alloy lowers w/PM 160mm disc mount, 9mm QR
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-M360 top-normal, direct attachment, for 11-34T max
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY700-TS6 low clamp diam. 31,8mm, dual pull, 66/69°, for 42T w/18T capacity, CL 50mm
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus SL-M310 3x8sp
Cassette
Shimano HG31-8s, 11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32T
Crank
Shimano FC-TY501 42/34/24T w/chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN100 , Axle 122,5MM (D-NL)
Chain
KMC HV800 8sp
Pedals
Fasten NW-91K
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula CL-1420 for Center Lock, 32h 100mm OLD, loose balls, axle length 108mm, w/QR
Rear Hub
Formula CL-1422 for Center Lock, 32h, 135mm OLD, loose balls, axle length 145mm, w/QR
Tires
Kenda Small Block Eight 27,5x2.10, DTC compound, 30Tpi, wire, ETRTO 54-584
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M315 w/rear IS160mm adapter, resin pad
Disk Rotors
Shimano SM-RT10, 160mm front & rear, Center Lock, for resin pad only
Cockpit
Stem
Tec 3D forged alloy 6061, +/-7°, 1.1/8", diam. 31.8mm
Handlebar
Tec PG Alloy 6061, width 700mm, diam. 31,8mm, rise 15mm, backsweep 9°
Headset
FSA TH888
Seat
Saddle
Tec Rector, 140mm width, Steel rails, Pvc soft touch cover
Seatpost
Tec Aluminum, alloy head, 350mm length, 31.6mm diameter, 12mm seatback
Model Overview
Duel 27.0 is a Bianchi Duel model. Bianchi released 39 bikes variations of this model so far.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 650$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Duel 27.0 price is 193.08% lower than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Duel 27.0 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Duel 27.0 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Bianchi Duel 27.0 2018 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.