Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Pros Cons Problems Performance Opinions Everything you need to know (really)

Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Pros Cons Problems Performance Opinions Everything you need to know (really)

Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Build Quality

The Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 road bike is not cheap, but it is very well built. Everything has been designed with aerodynamics in mind, but in this "Pro" version, the carbon fiber is also enriched with the special Countervail (CV) resin, which absorbs vibrations. The weight of the complete assembled bike with Shimano Dura Ace Di2 is 6.850 kg, for a list price of around 136,500 Euro. The frame is, however, well made and the bike is well assembled, in line with its list price.

Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Frame

The frame of the Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 has been completely revised compared to the previous Oltre XR, making it stiffer and more aerodynamic. Good availability of sizes and also of colors, although statistically everyone wants Bianchi's celeste...

Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Assembly

The Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 version is assembled with the Shimano Dura Ace Di2 groupset, but there are also other cheaper configurations; the entry-level version is assembled with the new mechanical Shimano 105 groupset, the Bianchi Oltre Race 105, but ultimately, it is a quite different road bike. Overall, the range is wide, but the entry-level version exceeds 3 thousand Euros, the "nicest" bikes exceed 10 thousand, perhaps a bit too much...

Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Comfort

The Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 road bike has good riding comfort; it's not an endurance bike, but among aero bikes, it is perhaps the best. The CV resin does its job, although it remains a stiff road bike and certainly doesn't have a riding comfort comparable to an endurance bike. An excellent result considering the type of bicycle. All aero bikes are not very comfortable, and this Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 is no different, although it ranks at the top of the category.

Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Handling

The Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 road bike is a stiff, fast, precise bicycle—a real "blade" on two wheels. A very competitive and fast aero bike, not light nor very easy to handle. It performs best at high speeds, where its aerodynamics manage to offer a significant advantage over a traditional road bike. If you are powerful, it's a perfect bike because it manages to transmit all possible power to the rear wheel, even uphill, where, despite a not-contained weight, it still performs very well. But the Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 manages to give its best on the flat, at a constant pace and speeds above 40 km/h; then it is a truly competitive and fast road bike. The brakes are more than excellent, nothing to add. The sensitivity to side wind is not high. Good maneuverability, excellent corner entry speed, good stability at high speeds. Slightly difficult to control on ruined asphalt. A road bike that requires decisiveness and few distractions in handling, but which repays with excellent overall performance.

Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Performance

The performance of the Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 is overall excellent and very competitive on the flat, where it keeps pace with the most expensive aero bikes. Even on undulating routes, the performance is very good, only surrendering on the most difficult climbs where weight is a limit for any aero bike. Despite not being the top-of-the-range version, the overall performance is still very competitive, even against much more expensive aero road bikes. A stiff and aerodynamic frame, with very high performance and undoubtedly competitive on the flat. A perfect road bike for flat races.

Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 Test Review Pros and Cons

The Bianchi Oltre RC Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2026 proves to be an excellent aero bike—not light, not cheap, but with top performance on the flat and at high speeds. For its category, it also has excellent riding comfort and still valid performance uphill. It doesn't weigh little, but its weight is not excessive either. The build quality is good. As always, the versatility is almost zero; it is not a bike for casual riding or tackling hard climbs, but it is among the best for racing on the flat. The prices are not cheap, but Bianchi road bikes always have excellent valuations on the used market. It remains a "niche" bike for connoisseurs and admirers of the brand and aero bikes. Otherwise, it's a disappointment: heavy and uncomfortable. 

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Note: The photo is indicative and does not refer to the specific bike tested.