Bianchi Volpe 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Bianchi
Model Volpe
First production 1998
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Bianchi Volpe Parts   
Available Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 30c Ritchey Tom Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System 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 constructionNitto Drop Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAlico YC Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-390

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Bianchi Volpe Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Bianchi Volpe

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Blue sapphire
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsHTI Steel and resin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatIn Motion HFS
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Bianchi Volpe bike review

Bianchi produced the Volpe bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $619.00.
Volpe bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Bianchi Touring Volpe can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue sapphire .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 30c Ritchey Tom Slick 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 Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bianchi used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Nitto drop aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Volpe to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alico YC chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 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.