Bike Talk - Steven Kruijswijk about his Bianchi Oltre XR2 | SHIMANO

In today's Bike Talk Giro d'Italia race leader Steven Kruijswijk of LottoNL-Jumbo talks about his bike and the various set-ups he rides. It's the Bianchi Oltre XR2. Steven explains the specific features of the bike and tells why he likes the bikes and which set-up he uses based on the stage. Like for instance the gearing and wheels (C24 vs C50). One of the features is the Di2 climb switch on his handlebar which allows him to change gears keeping his hands on top of the handlebar.
All LottoNL-Jumbo riders race with complete Dura-Ace Di2 group sets, incl. wheels, pedals the Shimano shoes and glasses.
In our 'Bike Talk' segment, we give the stage to the pro's to talk about their bike and to give an in-depth look at their specific set-up. What makes their bike special, why is it set-up the way it is and what parts are they particularly fond of? You will find it all out in 'Bike Talk'.
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[@lboogie3171]

I LOVE my XR3!! But the colors on this one 👌🥰

[@MrAndrew1953]

Beautiful workmanship. Beautiful bike.

[@bilwit]

beautiful bike, probably the only one that looks great with all those decals

[@OhCtmre]

Beautiful Bike Bianchi

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

The Oltre is drop dead gorgeous. In my experience I do find the C50s a bit heavy for anything except straight pan flats.

[@emark02]

can you donate one just one :)

[@franciscomartinezquintana7704]

The best rider

[@mirekmontepuro5330]

Kruiswijk uses a Specialissima, at least for the mountain stages in the Giro.

[@blackswangreen8629]

+Mirko Reinberg He only rode the mountain TT on the Specialissima. The regular mountain stages he rode on the Oltre.

[@mirekmontepuro5330]

blackswangreen I see, thanks

[@joaniasramos1358]

which headset standard for bianchi xr2 ultre

[@sportguitar1]

jammer van de rondreis door italië, nu heb je meer dan xr4 als je de xr2 verkoopt

[@franciscomartinezquintana7704]

The best rider