Bianchi's updated Specialissima is its lightest road bike ever, and more aero too
Bianchi has launched an updated Specialissima model, featuring weight reductions and aerodynamic improvements.
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The brief
Bianchi has released a refreshed version of its Specialissima road bike. The new frame design weighs 750 grams and is marketed as the lightest road model ever produced by the manufacturer.
Coverage from Cycling Weekly, TOUR, Outside Magazine, Cyclingnews, and BikeRadar highlights the bike's aerodynamic performance, noting it is 16 watts faster than previous iterations. Outlets characterize the update as a shift away from the model's traditional identity as a dedicated climbing bike.
Future developments remain dependent on rider feedback and competitive performance metrics. Whether the bike will occupy a distinct position in Bianchi's broader racing lineup remains to be seen.
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Quick answers
What is the weight of the new Bianchi Specialissima frame?
The frame weight is 750 grams.
How much faster is the new model?
According to Cycling Weekly, the bike is 16 watts faster.
What is the primary design shift for this bike?
Outside Magazine reports that the updated model is no longer categorized strictly as a climbing bike.
Coverage (5)
- '16 watts faster': Bianchi's Specialissima gets a refresh and it's lighter too Cycling Weekly · 91d ago
- Bianchi Specialissima with a frame weight of 750 grams TOUR · 91d ago
- The 2026 Bianchi Specialisma Is No Longer a Climbing Bike Outside Magazine · 91d ago
- Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected Cyclingnews · 91d ago
- Bianchi's updated Specialissima is its lightest road bike ever, and more aero too BikeRadar · 91d ago
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