Bianchi Volpe 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Bianchi
Model Volpe
First production 1999
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Bianchi Volpe Parts   
Available Sizes - 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 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite Trail Mix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Tektro 917A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic MA-2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsYC-46B-1CC
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H692W

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 13 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

Bianchi Volpe Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeBianchi

Other Specs of Bianchi Volpe

Component group setsShimano RSX Triple
Available colors - Envy Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsHTI Steel and resin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia SPX
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Bianchi Volpe bike review

Bianchi produced the Volpe bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $689.00.
Volpe bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Bianchi Touring Volpe can be found in one single color which is Envy Green.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite Trail Mix tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic MA-2, 36-hole. Bianchi equiped this exact model with Tektro 917A brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bianchi used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Volpe to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of YC-46B-1CC.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bianchi, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.