Bianch Infinito CV ...and so it begins

ilm_zero7

after some months of browsing and choosing, I finally tracked down the deal I was after and stepped away from another Wilier (but stayed italian)

The box arrived today, with this in it :
A Bianchi Infinito CV (55)





apologies for the dregs of the assembled bike - all the Ultegra stuff is coming off before it will be ridden, and replaced with something better and more appropriate - still debating that spec .

The Loyal Lieutenant

The Infinito is a lovely, lovely bike. Gratz

P.S. Don't go overboard with the celeste though.

ilm_zero7

LL - there isnt much celeste on there - but the Fizik Aliante saddle is sweet

ilm_zero7

The unpicking work begins this morning - already most of the Ultegra gear has been removed, and it looks better for it

RSMarco

Hi, sorry to jump onto your post.

Can I ask you what height you are as I'm looking into the CV and unsure about sizing. I'm 5' 11" with a 31.5" inside leg.

Much appreciated..

ilm_zero7

I am between 5'10'' and 5'11'' - think the reach on this means I can up the stem to a 110mm from my usual size 56 with a 90mm stem - so I think this would be the correct sizing for you too.

also just decided on the wheelset

groupset decision is still out for deliberation.

RSMarco

Thank you for the reply.

Looking forward to the final build.

Much appreciated.

freefall_junkie

I've been riding an Infinito CV for the last 18 months - superb bike so I'll watch this with interest. I guess for a more appropriate groupset, you'll be keeping it Italian and going for Campag?

Mine is Ultegra equipped. Yes, Ultegra is everywhere, yes it isn't Italian, and yes the chainset is plain ugly, but functionally the groupset is close to perfect. The latest Shimano dual pivot brakes are the best I have ever used, and Ultegra Di shifting would be very hard to improve on. I had a test ride on a Chorus equipped CV and the brakes and gear shifting just were not quite as good. I can really see the more individual appeal of a Campag equipped CV though, especially if it is Super Record.

On the sizing issue, Bianchis come up a bit smaller than their stated size compared to some other makes. My 61 CV has a stack and reach almost exactly the same as a 58 Cannondale Synapse for example.

ilm_zero7

i have looked at Super record as it is on all the other bikes - but the 'racer' and 'climber' will keep SR, and for this smooth machine I have jumped for the latest Chorus EPS with the tube insert battery - my first foray into electronic gears ....

RSMarco

Hi,
How is the build going?

ilm_zero7

EPS fitted, and rear wheel set

ilm_zero7

the finished article (a wet day today so photos not the best, will re-take when the sun shines)

spec:
Bianchi Infinito CV (55)
Campagnolo Chorus EPS
Dual pivot Campag brakes
Campagnolo Shamal Mille wheels
Seatpost: SLK
Stem 100mm Reparto Course Carbon
Bars: FSA: Bianchi Reparto Course 420mm
Saddle: Fizik Antares
Pedals: Look Keo blade 1

weight 6.8 kg

homers_double

That. Is. Nice!

t4tomo

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19648791#p19648791]RSMarco[/url] wrote:

Hi, sorry to jump onto your post.

Can I ask you what height you are as I'm looking into the CV and unsure about sizing. I'm 5' 11" with a 31.5" inside leg.

Much appreciated..

Bianchis come up with small, I.e top tube is short compared to seat tube. I have a 57cm Infinito CV and also 5'11" and 32" inside leg. Fitted by Epic cycles so it is the correct size for me.

professeur

Looks awesome - thanks for posting. How does it compare to a Zero 7 (speaking as a Zero 7 owner that was tempted to buy a Bianchi Infinito)?

ilm_zero7

its smoother and like a fast racer/tourer in comparison to the Z7's sharpness Crit Racer handling - I'd choose this to ride all day, but it wont replace the new 2015 Z7 which is on it's way.

Guernsey Donkey

Where have you put the charging socket for the battery?

ilm_zero7

its on the downtube, just above the BB - just hidden by the crank on the last pic

professeur

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19667431#p19667431]ILM Zero7[/url] wrote:

its smoother and like a fast racer/tourer in comparison to the Z7's sharpness Crit Racer handling - I'd choose this to ride all day, but it wont replace the new 2015 Z7 which is on it's way.

Thanks - really interesting to hear a direct comparison. So many bikes I'd like to own..!

bobmcstuff

Dear Lord that is an excellent bike.

Just been looking at Oltres, but I could never afford a build like this... So nice.

ilm_zero7

all finished, and christened with two back to back days on the Surrey Hills - loving the EPS

racingzero

Looking good Dom....not too much Celeste
How is it compared to the Wilier Stable?

ilm_zero7

its a very smooth ride - much more suited to the Uk roads, and this was a swap out for the Air, which I found too hard