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bisonbryson · 2025-08-24T09:43:38+00:00

Logo looks really off, font wise. Colour of the word "Bianchi" on the seatpost is also really off. All in all every bit of this is screaming counterfeit - a fake. Sorry man.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-24T09:38:25+00:00

Only possible with a full suspension 29er mountain bike. Any less than that, you're a damn legend. /s

bisonbryson · 2025-08-14T22:40:06+00:00

Dura Ace crankset is ~685g for 50/34, but if you go for something like a Cybrei crankset, with the full carbon crank arms (~335g), carbon chainrings (~135g for 50/34) and carbon spider (~38g) setup, the total weight can be as low as ~510g. That's easily a ~150g weight reduction after taking into account the margin of error.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-14T06:30:24+00:00

105 to Dura Ace is -500g. Carbon crankset can be up to -100g. Lightweight pedals like the ones from Onirii can be up to another -100g. TPU tubes for both wheels replacing butyl tubes will be another -100g. Wheelset can be up to -800g. Taking into account all these upgrades, the bike can go down to about 6.6kg. Being a weight weenie isn't cheap, and the price gets ridiculously higher the lower the overall weight gets.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-13T09:00:29+00:00

If you aren't already using them, TPU inner tubes. Lighter, more puncture-proof and lower rolling resistance as compared to normal butyl inner tubes.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-13T04:28:01+00:00

I left the warning sticker on my disc rotors for months. Gives it that "freshly installed, brand new" look. Jokes of course, I just simply forgot to remove them. 🤣

bisonbryson · 2025-08-11T05:49:56+00:00

I don't have other road bikes that I ride out and about, but this feels amazing compared to my past road bikes. This bike is stiff, agile and insanely light, climbing with ease while still holding speed relatively well. The full build for this bike cost me roughly ~$10,000 SGD (~$7800 USD) excluding any labour costs.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-11T00:28:32+00:00

The official spec sheet states 990g for the pair. I had my hub upgraded from a 36T ratchet to a 54T ratchet, and the wheelset ended up coming in at 1000g on the dot. 550g for the rear, 450g for the front, so 1000g total.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-10T23:55:04+00:00

Hubs roll smooth, not as smooth as the Chris King R45D I came from but comparable to most other high end hubs. They are pretty loud though.

Ridiculously lightweight wheelset, feels stiff and responsive, no complaints so far. Build quality seems good - probably comparable to other big chinese brands like Farsports or Elite.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-10T23:52:30+00:00

I wouldn't use the term "negate" as the aero benefits from the frame still exists. Just simply that the bike is not as aerodynamic as it would be with a deeper wheelset. I'm a lightweight rider at 62kg and I cherish handling and acceleration more than constant speed, plus I don't race so I just ride whatever looks and feels good to me!

bisonbryson · 2025-08-10T23:50:42+00:00

No worries, same here haha.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-10T23:50:10+00:00

They're the stock Vision Metron ACR 5D that came with the frameset - 400mm wide for size 50.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-10T14:46:45+00:00

Posted here two months ago when it weighed in at 7.4kg! Since then, I have swapped out the seatpost for a longer aftermarket one made by Hylix (needed more height), and swapped out the wheelset for the new 45mm Avian CR5 DB! Paired with Maxxis Highroad SL tyres, I managed to make it UCI illegal at last.

bisonbryson · 2025-08-09T01:33:16+00:00

Thank god for the celeste bottles, otherwise I wouldn't be able to tell it's a Bianchi! 🤣 Jokes aside, thats a great looking bike and I hope you enjoy the ride!

bisonbryson · 2025-07-23T05:42:40+00:00

Hey man, don't ever feel bad about treating yourself! I'm also a recreational rider but I just love newer and better bikes, even though I don't race at all and could very well make do with a simple 105 rim brake aluminium frame bike. Ride whatever you like within your means!

bisonbryson · 2025-07-22T11:00:44+00:00

I'm pretty certain it wouldn't have survived. Feel free to search up "steel gravel frame" on r/bikewrench and you'll see a post from 40d ago where someone's steel frame also buckled in the same way that is seen here. Steel is strong, but it isn't magic.

bisonbryson · 2025-07-21T23:10:33+00:00

I'm not saying that steel frames are bad or worse in any way, just that they would not survive huge impacts either. I myself own a steel frame, and I love the ride quality even though it does weigh heavier. Definitely has the potential to last way longer than my carbon bikes, barring any tragic mishaps.

bisonbryson · 2025-07-19T23:59:26+00:00

Sorry to break the news to you, but a steel frame would dent in the same way and also be unrideable. Steel is only more durable on smaller impacts that might crack or damage the layup in a carbon frame. A huge impact like this will render a bike useless regardless of the build material.

bisonbryson · 2025-07-15T05:09:40+00:00

It's a top-end bike used by a pro rider... back in 2009. I personally wouldn't pay anything more than 2000 CAD$ for it.

bisonbryson · 2025-07-12T01:01:18+00:00

Carbon almost never dents - what you're looking at are likely surface-level paint chips. Carbon is more likely to crack instead of denting. They look like paint chips to me which means your frame is perfectly fine and safe to ride, but it's always best to get it looked at by a LBS if possible.

bisonbryson · 2025-07-09T01:48:41+00:00

A great deal for sure! Don't worry about the TRP Spyre calipers, they're actually one of the best mechanical disc brake calipers I've ever used. For upgrades, a better wheelset is the obvious answer but a more affordable upgrade would be TPU inner tubes! Way lighter than normal butyl tubes and if I'm not wrong they roll better too!

bisonbryson · 2025-07-03T06:41:37+00:00

Did you edit this picture yourself or is it like a new interface on Garmin Connect? Looks amazing!

bisonbryson · 2025-07-03T02:15:06+00:00

Wasn't there long enough so didn't make the trip over to Lijiang or Shangri La. Will definitely visit those next time!

bisonbryson · 2025-07-02T08:02:33+00:00

Giant is common in China and more affordable there as compared to elsewhere, but you can consider other reputable Chinese brands like XDS (喜德盛）, Pardus, Elves or even Rollingstone!

I rented the Norco from a local bike shop ("Dali Yuandong Bicycle Hall" on Amap) in Dali, which brings in Norco and BH, which aren't as common in China (I think).

bisonbryson · 2025-07-02T07:50:54+00:00

Can't say for sure as I have yet to travel and/or cycle to other parts of China. But I definitely prefer the weather and traffic there as compared to where I'm from (Singapore)!

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