Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tiagra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Bianchi Steel Frame TIG welded, double butted Cr-Mo main tubes w/ PG Cr-Mo rear stays, 42mm tire clearance
Suspension Fork
Bianchi Cr-Mo, TIG welded, 1-1/8" steer tube, rack and fender mounts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra RD-4700 GS 10sp
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra FD-4703
Shift Levers
Shimano Tiagra ST-4703 3x10sp
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra CS-HG500-10, 11-32T
Crank
Shimano Tiagra FC-4703, 50x39x30T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Tiagra BB-RS500
Chain
Shimano CN-Hg54
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-RS400-S, 32h
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-RS400-S, 32h
Tires
Kenda Kwick Tendril 700x35
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-CX50
Brake Levers
Included w/shifters
Cockpit
Stem
Reparto Corse Alloy
Handlebar
AL6061 DB flat top
Headset
VP-A51AE, 1.1/8"
Seat
Saddle
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Reparto Corse alloy
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 46cm | 49cm | 51cm | 53cm | 55cm | 57cm | 59cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm |
| Front Center | 586 mm | 597 mm | 594 mm | 595 mm | 600 mm | 610 mm | 620 mm | 620 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 510 mm | 520 mm | 525 mm | 535 mm | 550 mm | 560 mm | 575 mm | 585 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 75.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1002 mm | 1013 mm | 1010 mm | 1011 mm | 1016 mm | 1031 mm | 1041 mm | 1041 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Volpe Classic is part of the Bianchi Volpe model. 13 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Gravel bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Gravel bike that is reliable is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Bianchi released this model in 2019, its price was 1300$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Volpe Classic price is 89.38% lower than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Volpe Classic components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Volpe Classic model has 700c wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Bianchi Volpe Classic is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.