Bianchi Castro Valley 2005 Technical specs and features

Brand Bianchi
Model Castro Valley
First production 2005
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Bianchi Castro Valley Parts   
Available Sizes - 17 (inches) / 44 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Vittoria Randonneur
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Cantilever Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Tiagra
Front: Shimano Dynamo
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex ACE-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsBianchi DB CrMo
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBianchi Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBianchi Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless VP

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
Sugino XD-500T
Gear shift leversShimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Bianchi Castro Valley Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeBianchi

Other Specs of Bianchi Castro Valley

Component group setsCo (millimeters)uter Mix
Available colors - Gang Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVP Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Bianchi
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Bianchi Componenti


Bianchi Castro Valley bike review

Bianchi produced the Castro Valley bike in 2005 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.99.
Castro Valley bike is available in many sizes such as 44cm (centimeters), 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Bianchi Commuter Castro Valley can be found in one single color which is Gang Green.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Vittoria Randonneur tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex ACE-19, 32-hole. Bianchi equiped this exact model with Shimano Cantilever brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers braking system and Front: Shimano Dynamo, Rear: Shimano Tiagra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bianchi used Bianchi DB CrMo material for the frame. Bianchi aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Castro Valley to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bianchi aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino XD-500T, 42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bianchi, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.