2011 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Xenon

theMagician

Hi,

I am coming from a mountain biking background and I am looking into expanding my cycling into road biking mainly with sportives, but hopefully one or two races in the future.

I like the look of the Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Xenon, what’s your opinion on this bike?


Bianchi triple butted 7000 series hydroformed alloy frame.
Bianchi FN11 K-Vid 1-1/8" Carbon fork.
Campagnolo Xenon 10sp Compact groupset with FSA Vero chainset and RC-471 brakes.
Bianchi Oversize Reparto Corse stem and handlebars.
Bianchi Reparto Corse SP222 31.6mm seatpost.
Bianchi Reparto Corse wheelset (FAC Michelin Racing semi-aero rims laced onto Mach 1 Versus 28H hubs).
Vittoria Zaffiro 700x23c tyres.
San Marco Ponza Power Saddle.

Colours: whit/celeste with black/silver highlights


Thanks,

Sammyw23

I've just picked up the 2010 version of this bike for winter to save my Infinito. Very pleased with it - only thing I've changed so far is the shifters from xenon to veloce as I didn't like the old style campag levels but thats personal preference. Otherwise a nice solid bike for that price range.

noiseboyfeetman

Like Sammyw23 i've got the 2010 model, had it for 6 months now and i've found it a great bike, i do around 100 miles a week, both commute and pleasure, on it and have had no problems whatsoever. A good bike for the price and well....its got Bianchi written on it so looks the part.

rob-D

Ditto me too!

I've just picked up a 55cm 2010 model for 610ukp - in white and celeste, of course.

I much preferred the Campag Xenon over the comparable Sora, or even the Tiagra.

If you've got the money for the 2011 model, go for it, but there are deals to be done on 2010 bikes.

-Rob

laughingontheinside

Hi, sorry for the hijack :? . Could I ask what size people went for and what their height is ? I'm 6ft 1" and was looking at the 59cm. Many thanks.

noiseboyfeetman

I'm 5ft 11 and got a 55cm which gives me plenty of standover height.

Lady Venom

Got a 56cm looking for a good home if you're interested... 2009, black/white/silver with Sora.

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16572618#16572618

rob-D

laughingontheinside wrote:

Hi, sorry for the hijack :? . Could I ask what size people went for and what their height is ? I'm 6ft 1" and was looking at the 59cm. Many thanks.

6ft -> 55cm frame size.

-Rob

pickled

I'm 5'8" and have a 53

rob-D

pickled wrote:

I'm 5'8" and have a 53

That's a purty bike in your sig there

OOps! Apologies, thread hijack!

-Rob

pickled

Cheers. Taken when new, hence the spoke protector. Got a few different bits on it now as well.
....and the bar tape isn't that white anymore...

lastant

pickled wrote:

...and the bar tape isn't that white anymore...

Nor's mine...

OP - I'm 5'10 and mine's a 55cm, by the way.