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CyclistBianchis new Infinito gets a gravel makeoverBianchi has launched the latest version of its popular Infinito endurance bike, with the emphasis on blurring the lines between road bike and gravel bike.The Infinito was always designed to be about comfort over long distances, and that remit hasnt changed, but now it has adopted a number of gravel bike elements that make it suitable for off-road jaunts while still remaining at heart a road bike.Tyre clearance has increased from 32mm maximum up to 40mm, allowing for the use of gravel tyres, and the frame is set up to accept either 2x or 1x groupsets depending on the riders preference. Related Posts New Bianchi Arcadex AL is a 'premium aluminium' gravel bike New Bianchi Specialissima RC is faster and illegally light Best all-road bikes 2026 reviewed A history of Bianchi's classic bikes Theres a down tube storage hatch dubbed an embedded toolbox. BianchiThe tyre clearance goes beyond all-road into straight-up gravel. BianchiThe down tube now sports a storage compartment behind a hatch beneath the bottle cage. Bianchi calls it an embedded toolbox and it can hold tools, a pump or a wind jacket without compromising the aerodynamics of the frame.Perhaps most significantly, the new Infinito has reintroduced Bianchis Countervail vibration damping tech to the carbon layup something that was missing from the previous model.Countervail is a viscoelastic material that combines with the carbon fibre in the frame to absorb vibrations to make for a smoother ride and reduce fatigue during long days in the saddle. Its something that Bianchi has incorporated into its bikes for a number of years, but the new Infinito showcases the latest version of Countervail, which Bianchi claims is 20% lighter than before and more shock-absorbing.The new Countervail has also found its way into the seatpost, which has been shaped to allow for more compliance without having to resort to external damping systems that might add weight or unnecessary complexity.Those comfort-inducing elements are balanced by a stiffer-than-before frame and fork, which were developed as afully integrated system to ensure precise handling under load, and which Bianchi claims provides a 12 watt improvement over the last Infinito.BianchiThere have also been changes to the geometry of the Infinito. Compared to the previous model, the new version has a slightly higher stack and shorter reach, making for a more upright position that prioritises comfort and stability over raciness. The chainstays are also 7mm longer than before (422mm on most sizes, except for the largest frames which are 424mm). This not only helps to accommodate those larger tyres but makes for a more stable ride at speed on rougher ground.A zero-offset seatpost puts the rider a little further forward over the pedals, the idea being to open the hip angle to improve breathing and pedalling efficiency. The trail is also marginally longer than before by a millimetre, which will make for slightly more predictable handling.To complement the frame, Bianchi has introduced new RC 49R carbon wheels, engineered by Bianchis Reparto Corse, which feature an aerodynamic 49mm rim depth for suitably sporty performance on the road, and a 25mm internal rim width to suit wider tyres.In terms of looks, the new Infinito is noticeably more fluid than the last model. Where it was previously all straight lines and sharp angles, the new bike is gently curved and softer in appearance. There also appears to be a wider range of colours with more lustrous, shimmering paintjobs on offer (dont worry, celeste is still an option).While the new Infinito does come in Celeste, there are a range of bright colourways available, including this limited edition white and purple. BianchiTheres a kink in the seatpost to help add compliance without adding a heavy or complex external damping system. BianchiA special colourway of glossy white and purple fade will be available on a limited run of 200 numbered Infinitos as part of the launch celebrations. These bikes will also come with a personalised welcome kit and premium spec.The new Infinito will be available in seven frame sizes, ranging from 47cm to 61cm, which should provide a good fit for the majority of riders, however short or tall.At present, European pricing for the new standard Infinito models starts at 2,790 for a Shimano 105 spec and goes up to 7,790 for the Custom Infinito Pro build and exclusive finish, although weve yet to establish prices for the UK.Bianchi CEO Alberto Cavaggioni says, With the new Infinito, we wanted to honour our high-performance racing DNA while fully embracing modern cycling, where a single ride might transition from pristine asphalt to unpredictable light gravel. This is a bike that empowers cyclists to ignore the surface altogether and focus entirely on the pure joy of the ride, allowing them to go further, faster and with more control.At the time of writing, Cyclist is at the launch event for the new Bianchi Infinito, so well report back with our first impressions in a future article. Watch this space.For more information and to find your nearest dealer go to bianchi.comThe post Bianchis new Infinito gets a gravel makeover appeared first on Cyclist.

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Weve all had a few laughs here at the expense of the cycling media and the marketing departments over the years. It seems like very day theyre changing the game, when in fact the only thing theyre really changing is the price. But every so often the industry does hit upon something truly revolutionary, and when that happens I stand ready to give credit where credit is due.This is why Im beyond excited about the new Bianchi Infinito, the most game-changingest bicycle that ever game-changed:[Actually, I dont think the article uses the phrase game changing at all, but still.]Behold, the Bike of the Future![Can it core a apple? Yes, it can core a apple.]Looks just like any other crabon bike doesnt it? WRONG! Because all those other bikes dont have viscoelastic vibration-cancelling technology:Central to this is the newest version of Countervail vibration-cancelling technology, which combines a viscoelastic material with a special carbon fibre. It integrated with the reworked seatpost, and is 20% lighter than previously. This claims to make a better riding experience.Heres how it works:Ive heard of word salad before, but that was actually video salad.In addition to being laterally stiff yet vertically compliant viscoelastic, the new Bianchi Counterwhatever has a revolutionary new frame and fork that were developed as an integrated system resulting in a 12 watt improvement:Other parts of the geometry have been altered, with a higher stack, longer chainstays, and a zero-offset seatpost, all combining to hopefully create a better long-distance riding bike. The frame and fork were developed as an integrated system, which means a claimed 12 watt improvement.Oooh, a 12-watt improvement!Over what, exactly?The article doesnt say.It also doesnt say which frames and forks out there are not developed as an integrated system, probably because this applies to pretty much evere bicycle ever made since the days of the pennyfarthing. For example, see this?Youre looking at an integrated system.Mind-blowing, isnt it?I mean sure, the industry has attempted to market non-integrated frame and fork systems here and there, but they never really caught on:Look, by now youre probably getting tired of all the technical jargon. Viscoelastic technology Integrated frame and fork systems What you really want to know is, Does it have one of those nifty downtube storage compartments?Of course it does:It also comes with a internal compartment designed to be packed with tools or small jackets; extra packing space being the long-distance cyclists dream, of course.And it all comes together in a brilliantly executed package that is perfectly at home not just on roads, but also on slightly different types of roads.With the new Infinito, we wanted to honour our high-performance racing DNA whilst fully embracing modern cycling, where a single ride might transition from pristine asphalt to unpredictable light gravel, Alberto Cavaggioni, Bianchi CEO, said. This is a bike that doesnt just manage the road, it empowers cyclists to ignore the surface altogether and focus entirely on the pure joy of the ride, allowing them to go further, faster, and with more control.It really does sound like a bike you can ride foreveror at least until next years model is introduced.

Bianchis new Infinito embraces the latest endurance bike trends that have appeared since it was last updated in 2024. The previous generation saw only subtle changes, with Bianchi keeping the Infinitos tyre clearance at 32mm. That felt conservative at the time, with some of the best endurance bikes fitting rubber up to 38mm wide. Now, Bianchi appears to have taken a leaf out of where this category of bike is headed and the latest Infinito can fit tyres up to 40mm wide. That puts its tyre clearance neatly between the recent Scott Addict, which has a clearance of 38mm, and the Cannondale Synapse, which won our 2025 Bike of the Year Award, that can fit 42mm-wide tyres. Another endurance trend the Infinito shares with these two bikes is down-tube storage. This is becoming commonplace on endurance bikes, and is a feature Warren Rossiter argues should take the place of saddle packs. Read more: The new Giant Propel is the lightest aero bike weve ever seen Ride forever The Bianchi Infinito can now fit 40mm tyres. Bianchi When the latest Addict launched, Scott described it as long ride ready and Bianchi makes a similar pitch for the 2026 Infinito, describing it as an all-rounder that makes you feel like you could ride forever. That is down partly to the increased tyre width, which is said to bring gravel-ready versatility although the best gravel bikes now fit tyres wider than 40mm but it also comes down to the performance and comfort of the bike. Bianchi says the new Infinitos frame and form were developed as a fully integrated system to ensure stiffness and precise handling, which has also resulted in a 12-watt improvement compared to the previous generation. Elsewhere, Bianchi has added a new sculpted seatpost to the Infinito, which is designed to flex where its needed, without compromising reactivity. The Bianchi Infinito's down-tube storage. Bianchi The Infinito 2026 seatpost uses Countervail technology. Bianchi The post uses Bianchis updated Countervail vibration-cancelling technology, a viscoelastic material incorporated into the carbon fibre, which is said to be 20 per cent lighter than the previous generation. Bianchi has also tweaked the Infinitos geometry, with a higher stack for increased comfort and longer chainstays for extra stability. The new seatpost has zero offset to optimise the hip angle to improve breathing and pedalling efficiency. Bianchi CEO Alberto Cavaggioni says: "With the new Infinito, we wanted to honour our high-performance racing DNA whilst fully embracing modern cycling, where a single ride might transition from pristine asphalt to unpredictable light gravel. This is a bike that doesn't just manage the road, it empowers cyclists to ignore the surface altogether and focus entirely on the pure joy of the ride, allowing them to go further, faster, and with more control." Bianchi Infinito range The Infinito in Bianchi's signature colour. Bianchi To mark the release, Bianchi has made a 'Launch Edition', limited to 200 numbered bikes and costing 7,790. The bike comes with a personalised welcome kit and a unique, glossy white and purple fade. It can be fitted with either a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset or a SRAM Force XPLR 1x13 AXS groupset, pushing the Infinito further into gravel territory. Otherwise, the Infinito is available in two builds: Infinito Pro: available in five colours with either a SRAM Force or Rival, or Shimano Ultegra Di2 or 105 Di2 groupset, starting from 4,950 Infinito: available in two colours with Shimano 105 Di2 or mechanical, starting from 2,790 New wheelsets To coincide with the release of the Infinito, Bianchi has revealed two new wheelsets, the RC 49R and the B 49R. The RC 49R carbon wheels are being introduced on the Infinito Pro. They are 49mm deep with an internal width of 25mm and Bianchi says they have been optimised to complement the frame. The B 49R wheelset shares the same depth and internal width as the RC 49R, but it trades straight-pull for J-bend spokes and weighs 135g more at 1,575g.