Bianchi Volpe 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Bianchi
Model Volpe
First production 1997
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 brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano RSX
Front: Kung Ten K15F
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya PX-45
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Infinity Chromoly
Frame typeLugged
Handlebar constructionNitto 185 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-390

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX Down-tube
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-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 Butted
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeAkisu

Other Specs of Bianchi Volpe

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Matte foam green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-390T With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatIn Motion
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Bianchi Volpe bike review

Bianchi produced the Volpe bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $729.99.
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 Matte foam green .
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 Araya PX-45, 36-hole. Bianchi equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Front: Kung Ten K15F, Q/R, Rear: Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bianchi used Tange Infinity chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Nitto 185 aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Volpe to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 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 down-tube gear shift levers.