Bianchi Specialissima 2021 goes disc brake only and takes notes from aero model

Bianchi's climbing bike has been brought up to date - although traditionalists may not be keen

(Image credit: OLAF PIGNATARO)

Bianchi has unveiled a new version of its Specialissima race bike. Following the trend set by several key brands this year, the climbing specialist has taken on more of an 'all-rounder' appeal, gaining aero tubing from its wind-cheating sibling the Oltre as well as a disc only frame.

The new Specialissma disc frameset weighs in at 750g (in a painted size 55) with a 370g fork. The previous rim brake model was 780g with a 340g fork - so using claimed weights, the new system weighs in total the same as the outgoing rim model, but with rotor stoppers.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan