Bianchi Osprey 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Bianchi
Model Osprey
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Bianchi Osprey Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)
- 21.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-820
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-6.0
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Bianchi Osprey Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Bianchi Osprey

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Metallic bright red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-988 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Bianchi Osprey bike review

Bianchi produced the Osprey bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $959.00.
Osprey bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21.5 (inches).
Bianchi Mountain bike Osprey can be found in a few colors, among these colors Metallic bright red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TM-820, 32-hole. Bianchi equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Front: Shimano AceraX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bianchi used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Osprey to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bianchi, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-6.0 gear shift levers.