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dhwlaw
09-03-2004, 08:40 PM
Does anyone have any info on the 2005 Bianchi CC? I understand there will be a Shimano (Ultegra) version and a Campy (Veloce) version but nothing more. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

reed
09-06-2004, 01:32 PM
that the frame will be the same as the 2004 model (different color scheme) and that the cranks are more "cross specific" other than that I've heard it's very similar to the 2004... oh and I heard about a campy version as well. Only second-hand info though. I guess Bianchi is choosing not to mess with a great thing- smart since it's such a sweet CX bike.

durangoscott
09-15-2004, 09:27 AM
The big news for Bianchi and 2005 is the introduction of a new model. The Axis is essentially unchanged for 2005, other than paint (which in my opinion is a good thing). The new Cross Concept will come with Ultegra 10 speed, which looks pretty cool. Other than that nothing else is really new.
The New Model willl be called the Cross Veloce. It will come with a complete Campy Veloce 10 speed groupo mounted on a Cross Concept frame. The best part? A Campy Vento wheelset. It's one of their introductory wheelsets, but should hold up pretty well to cross duty. Anyway, here are the compete specs for all the upcoming models:

Axis:
Specifications
Style 27spd Cyclo-cross
Sizes 44, 49, 52, 55, 57, 59, 61cm
Colors Matte Black/Celeste
Frame Easton UltraLite, fender eyelets
Fork Bianchi carbon, threadless alloy steerer, fender eyelets
Retail Price
Components
Headset Tange Integrated 1 1/8" threadless
Handlebar Deda Elementi Piega
Stem Bianchi Componenti
Brakes/Levers Shimano cantilever / Shimano 105 STI
Crankset Sugino XD500T 26/36/48T
Bottom Bracket Cartridge
Chain Shimano
Cassette SRAM, 11/32T 9spd
Pedals VP clipless, 2-sided
Wheels Alex ALX 320 wheelset
Tires IRC Mythos CS Slick, 700x35C
Derailleurs, r/f Shimano Deore XT 9spd / Shimano 105 31.8mm
Shifters Shimano 105 STI
Saddle WTB Rocket V Race Carbon
Seatpost Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm

Cross Veloce:
Specifications
Style 20spd Cyclo-cross
Sizes 49, 52, 55, 57, 59, 61cm
Colors Celeste/Dark Blue
Frame Scandium 7000 with carbon rear triangle
Fork Bianchi carbon, threadless alloy steerer
Retail Price
Components
Headset Tange Integrated 1 1/8"threadless
Handlebar Deda Elementi Piega
Stem Bianchi Componenti
Brakes/Levers Avid Shorty cantilevers / Campagnolo Veloce ErgoPower levers
Crankset FSA Gossamer Cross, 38/48T
Bottom Bracket FSA cartridge, ISIS
Chain KMC
Cassette Campagnolo Veloce, 12/25T 10spd
Pedals n/a
Wheels Campagnolo Vento wheelset
Tires IRC Mythos CS Slick KB, 700x35C
Derailleurs, r/f Campagnolo Veloce 10spd / Veloce 32mm
Shifters Campagnolo Veloce ErgoPower
Saddle WTB Rocket V Race Carbon
Seatpost Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm

Cross Concept:

Specifications
Style 20spd Cyclo-cross
Sizes 49, 52, 55, 57, 59, 61cm
Colors Celeste/Dark Blue
Frame Scandium 7000 with carbon rear triangle
Fork Bianchi carbon, threadless alloy steerer
Retail Price
Components
Headset Tange Integrated 1 1/8"threadless
Handlebar Deda Elementi Piega
Stem Bianchi Componenti
Brakes/Levers Shimano cantilever / Shimano Ultegra STI
Crankset FSA Gossamer Cross 38/48T
Bottom Bracket FSA cartridge, ISIS
Chain KMC
Cassette Shimano Ultegra, 12/25T 10spd
Pedals n/a
Wheels Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheelset
Tires IRC Mythos CS Slick KB, 700x35C
Derailleurs, r/f Shimano Ultegra 10spd / Ultegra 31.8mm
Shifters Shimano Ultegra STI
Saddle WTB Rocket V Race Carbon
Seatpost Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm