Bianchi Oltre XR4 First Look & Review
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2018
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Pretty excited to be sharing this one with you guys. I've been selectively editing my instagram posts and even the shoe review from the other day to try and get a my head around this bike before I "unveiled it" to you.
With that said, I really hope you get involved in the conversations we talk about here, like the brakes and bike weight, can't wait to see what your opinions (and guesses) are.
Finally guys, a few of you will spot I am back on the PC8. Simple reason for that is the lack of great mounts available with these handlbars. I found the PC8 Rec Mounts one of ebay to be the best so far, their Wahoo version was slop, so the bolt is sitting in the drawer until I find something better
Full Specifications
Bianchi Oltre XR4 2018 50cm Celeste Frame set
Shimano 9100 di2
Shimano 9100-P Power Meter
Vision Metron 5d Handlebars
Shimano C40 Tubular Wheels
Schwable HT Tubular Tires
Pro Stealth Saddle
Shimano Dura Ace Pedals
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INSTAGRAM: @chrismiller27 @nerokomracing
TWITTER: @chrismiller @nerokomracing
WEB: neroracingbike.com
STRAVA: / strava
BIKE BIANCHI SPECIALISSMA
GROUPSET: Shimano Dura Ace Di2
FILMING EQUIPMENT: www.sony.com.au/electronics/c...
SERVICE & SUPPORT: Le Spit Cyclery
INCOME PROTECTION FOR CYCLISTS: komfa.com.au
TEAM CAR: MERCEDES BENZ C250d From Mercedes-Benz Sydney
TEAM VAN: MERCEDES BENZ Sprinter Panel From Mercedes-Benz Sydney
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All shot on a Sony a6500, Sony RX100 V, Sony RX 0, GoPro Hero 6, iPhone 8+ - Sport
Great review thanks Chris. Looking forward to the next one. 👍
Thanks Steve.
sounds like a description of true italian bike dynamics. I experienced the same with the Columbus Genius Carbon, but that one is outdates in 2019. Time for a Bianchi.
Wow I didn’t think of that one “Shimano sent it to me”
She’ll never guess ;)
“I’m borrowing it off a mate”
Chris Miller Cycling When I couldn’t find you at Amy’s, I thought you might have been deep in the dog house
Still love your channel bro. You deserve so many more subscribers
Cheers Jay, getting there mate
I really love the effort you put on these Vlogs and reviews 👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏👏
Lol, takes all sorts. Personally I found it tiresomely and irritatingly over produced.
@@jayaybe1 then don't watch them don't subscribe and don't post negative comments. It's so easy to move on if you don't like the style in which a vlog is made. Personally, I love his videos.
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad I don't and I did.
Awesome review!!!
Thanks man, let us know if there are any other bikes you'd like to see us look at
Definitely one of the most anticipated Bikes for 2019, don't know what did Bianchi going to do for the 2019 races. A new team maybe for the TDF.
Can i put a mechaincal groupset on this rim brake? i do NOT want di2
I want take xr4 or xr3 your opinion very much diferents???
Thank you for sharing your emotions Chris, that sounds exciting. The Nero Team clothing looks sleek and awesome. And this polo shirt makes look like a pro 100%, even buttoned up. How are the sales, local and international, are going?
Thanks RH, sales are great ... capital to invest into the apparel is the biggest issue at the moment, working on it.
Excellent video !
A beautiful bike!
Amazing Bike!!
Damn you, until I saw this, I was settling on the idea of an XR3 with excitement. Now I want an XR4.
You will love both mate, but I can say the Rim XR4 is very different to the Disc XR3
Well done Chris, down-to-earth review which is what we the viewers want. DM brakes? Love em and they are all that you said. Definitely in the dry and on alloy rims they rival discs. Even on carbon rims they are awesome (depending on the rim) and mean you don't have to consider discs IMHO. In the wet its a different game.
... but for that I'd have to ride in the wet 😂#sydneycyclist #soft #cafesnotKms
Haha, I've seen you ride in the wet. Perhaps not on purpose but still... ;-)
I bought a Bianchi Oltre XR4 aero, zise 50 and have the typical Bianchi color celeste, with the best groupset Compagnolo Super record.
How is there no wind noise when you film?
Saw yesterday that the very first stage in Brussels was won in sprint by exactly such a bike!
jumbo visma?
7.3kg. Awesome bike. I know that feeling. You cannot exceed this bikes capability.
It begs to go fast and yes, all forces converge to resultant forward motion. Good selection Chris. Im guessing you wont give this up
Well said mate, can’t wait to put more kms and races into it.
I wander if your experience will be the same as mine. Been riding the 2018 Team-E Merida (which has the same cockpit) for the last 12 months and I cant get enough of it. It enables me to get into an aero position for much longer and actually feel comfortable and enjoy it. Especially love the handling and how responsive it is in crits. BUT unfortunately there is one but, if you have a good road bike that you are use to climbing in you will discover that you allways opt for that bike if your ride has lots of climbs. By the way absolutely love that Bianchi but would like to see it with a nice set of areo wheels. Great vid by the way.
Great review! I m going to hilly and flat local races with specialissima and I am wondering to exchange with xr4 57cm!. 74 kg! Your opinion? Bear in mind that many people wang to buy internationally your team polo and apparel !
I think 7.24g ;).. plus my view on direct mount is that they are awesome, super strong braking and in the wet they don’t let you down and there is no hesitation when getting on them to slowing down.. keep the videos up :)
Thanks Lachie, and great comment about the brakes. What are you running DM on?
Don’t have them on any of mine sadly but have had a Trek Madone for a couple of weeks before and the brakes were the best bit, but the frame is still similar to stuff like the cervelo S5 or the XR4
That is one nice looking bike.
Hi Chris, What size xr4 are you n?
It'd be an interesting comparison of the Specialissima vs XR4 at a tight crit course like Heffron. Riding hilly road races, I prefer my Specialissima road frame but riding crits, I prefer the stiffer, aero frame. Maybe a comparison of what they feel like for sprinting would be cool for us 'could have been' riders :-)
Hi Chris, I am torn between the Sprint Ultegra disc and the XR3 Ultegra rim breaks. The other hesitation is the XR3 is a size 55, being right at 6ft I am not sure if that size might be a little small. I do have long legs. Any advise/opinions?
Hi Patator, I would always lean towards the rim brake bike in all honestly. Do you live on Australia?
Chris Miller Cycling unfortunately no, but I live in Houston, TX and it’s pretty flat. We are at sea level. Occasionally I venture to Austin. The rim breaks I find them great. The only reason why I am considering the Sprint with disc breaks is because of the color Céleste. Here in the States, if I want the Ultegra groups et it’s only available on disc version. The XR3 is in Celeste, the only concern I have is the size. I can only get it in size 55. I am 6ft tall and not sure if I can make that size work for me. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you Chris.
7035 grams. Love the bars! Nice editing tricks today!
I feel like you would easily pick the Specialissima if the Oltre did not have the direct mount brakes.
Hey JS, cheers for noticing the editing today. Spent a bit longer then normal trying to get it to look kinda pro.
@@ChrisMillerCycling well, there is a reason Jumbo rides the oltre even for climbs, Specialissima is not stiff enough by their opinion
Why 50cm?
What’s your height ?
Love the comment about direct mount RIM BRAKES - yes they are totally superior to discs, smooth and won't lock up, despite the bike industry trying to push disc bikes for the + 34% additional cost of a disc bike - DISC IS A FOUR LETTER WORD ASSOCIATED WITH CRAP & SH#T.
Shimano Di or dura Ace no Di?
Hi Chris, I have an XR4 and have enjoyed riding it for the last 9 mths (after riding an focus izlco max). So I was interested to hear you take on the bike.
I really like how you mentioned climbing in the saddle as I’ve found this too. Riding in a group and everyone pops up out of the saddle, while I’m seated. I’ve been thinking “it’s me” rather then the bike. So it’s got to be something about the position, cause it’s definitely more comfortable.
I do think it maintains ‘cruising speed’ very well, even if it requires a kick to get there.
I’ve got eebreaks, and yes, with the vision5d bars, it was a nightmare to get everything dialed in. took me maybe 3-4mths. That said, I’m feeling more and more at one with the bike, and even thou it’s been nearly a year, and with all the new bright shiny bikes are being released, I’m still pretty happy with it.
- adam
sweet bike Chris, im also using a PC8 computer, and just bought Sony FDR-x3000 camera. What mounts are you using for the camera. cheers
Check out the next VLOG mate, the state champs one. I have a bit of a chat about the mount I’m using. It’s a race mount ... I don’t love it.
thats mate will do
Vision metron is very nice but;i cant believe how wide they make it.
For my needs is perfect combo is 12 stem and 38/40 width of bar.
Combination of stem/bar is very limited with most integrated handlebars.
Very true Jura, though I have noticed they do taper in, so while they are listed at 40cm, in reality they feel similar to me 38’s.
I would be very interested in knowing two things: the first; how does the bike handle downhill cornering? is it easy to hold your line through the corner or does it tend to over-steer? and secondly is it easier or harder for You Chris, to fall off ( sorry, cannot resist my little jokes) . Which reminds me, you really need to have some tube bandaging in your first aid kit. It is much easier and far more comfortable to ride, post accident, with a netted tube bandage. 6.3kg
Hey HB, I will test all that stuff mate (apart from the crashing ... hopefully ☺️). Totally agree about the tube bandaging, we actually found it really hard to find believe it or now. Finally mate ... 6.3kg ... tell him he’s dreaming.
Rim brakes, legit!
good afternoon, can you tell me how did you make the transitions that go to the beginning of the video?
Hi mate. I use Final Cut Pro on the Mac
@@ChrisMillerCycling I understand, but did you buy a package of transitions? or some preset? I also edit but those transitions are not within the program natively
@@ChrisMillerCycling
the transition from the second 1 to the second 18 !!!! please , i need please !!!!
EXCELENTE BICI. Quisiera una así. por ahora llegué a la Duel :)
Had direct mount brakes on my Colnago V-2r and yes they’re much much better
Can’t wait to try them on the C40 tubs
Can you put Direct Mount Brakes on your specialissima? Also, what is the tire clearance for the Specialissima?
You have awesome bikes btw.
No mate, the frame needs to be drilled differently. As for clearance, I had 28mm tubs on and still had room to move.
What is the size of de crank set??
Hey mate, 170mm running 53/39
My sensations are the same: make it faster, climb harder, more and more
Hello my friend, I am in the country of Iraq. I have a small team for road bikes. I love this sport since childhood. How can I get a Bianchi 52/53 carbon, and if it is used so that I can buy it, how do I reach my country? Please help me with that.
Are you someone who likes the classic looks of a road/race bike or the technical tubing of an aero bike?
Hang on! You’ve already had a go Josh 😄
Ok edited my comment 😝
Good review here’s my take every old school traditional frame I have owned ridden rides better in terms of handling climbing , I.e c60, supersix evo , and now the Mack daddy the speciallisima, but bike industry needs to keep innovating and advertising to make us want the latest looking cool frame etc , having lived in Italy for some years and done a lot of riding with ex pros who the majority of them own evo hi mod or speciallisima clearly agree the speciallisima does most things better than the xr4 , I own a speciallisima but have ridden the xr4 on numerous occasions for me the speciallisima is a better bike no doubt , always look at wheel at ex pros ride as they no longer have sponsor or obliged to say there sponsors bike is the best , and to be honest most guys on the hi mod and lots on speciallisima, the evo hi mod is a fucking beast aswell by the way
Hey Miller , Do you own any non Nero/Mercedes embroidered clothing ?
What’s happened to big Simon ?
Sure do Fred, I have my NeroKOM Celeste T, a bianchi T, 2 Lazer T’s and a hat and one Sydney uni jumper.
Ok, now you've really done it, putting my money down on an X4 frame tomorrow.. Hope it's still there.
Good man, you won't regret it
Such a beautiful Bike!! I recently picked up a xR3 Frameset & I can’t wait to build it up!
#RobbArmstrong
I reckon Oltre for Crit races and whatever floats your boat for road races
Then I can be that guy who says after a crit “yeh, I would have made the break if I had my aero bike” 😂
This peasant will have to settle with his 62cm Kuota kryon aero with Shimano Ultegra mechanical 👍🏻😉👍🏻
If you want braking supremacy, go disc! You can thank the mountain bike set for that little gem. All weather, all conditions, carbon wheels, they just kill everything. Direct mount is part way to 'vee brakes' which went out of favour a little while ago on mountain bikes. That being said, most of the time you don't need discs, but when you need 'em, nothing else comes close! Guessing the weight of the new steed is a little over 7, let's say 7.3kg.
Rim brakes are far better, lighter, easy to adjust, last longer, don't squeal, don't overheat, also a rim brake bike is more responsive due to the rear stay being shorter than a disc version.
Discs brakes are a marketing ploy to sell us a new bike, refering to vee brakes, I had them on a Halfords Carrera in the mid 90s, the bike stopped on a sixpence 👍
what framesize ? .. just wondering most video-uploader will not discribe this ?! ;)
Hey man, I'm on a 50cm frame and am 175cm tall
hey ho ! @@ChrisMillerCycling ! thx 4 reply ... now i could imagine this shape quite better !
Im also 1.75 i use 72 bb to seat
What size do you use for the center bb to the seat ?
Dude. Schwalbe.
"Sh-wal-buh"
non aero wheels on aero bike?
The 24 alloys will sicken you mate 😂
#guessmillersweight 6.9kg. Guy I ride with regularly has one with Campagnolo Bora One 50mm wheels 👌 Not such a fan of other Italian brands, Pinarello, Colnago, could make an exception for one of these.
Thanks man ... another sub-7 guess for an aero bike, interesting.
6.84 kg
7.45kgs(alloy's) 7.38kgs(c40 tubs) #guessmillersweight
l like Bianchi
Schwalbe not Schwable #schwalbae
You're face is a Schwalbe
Love me a pair of schwobbles
stop the stream at 9:10, look the face and let him say "schwable" once more ! does fit imo ! lol ... hope anyone like jokes ! thx ;)
7.175
6.954
I have a slight suspicion that Chris wants us to subscribe.
6.78kg #guessmillersweight
16 lbs
My God man, you just make confuse on choosing bikes. Right now I'm saving money to afford a super bike and I have Specialissima in mind. But then you have this review and now I don't. Maybe I could make my decision once save enough on my pocket.
7.08Kgs
8.2 kg
7.63
6.98kg
7.26.
I’d guess 6.9kg awesome looking bike 👍
Thanks Kev
Sounds like the bike is talking to him , must be like kit from knight rider
I just want to find out about the Bike I dont want the intro or music
You are moving on the wrong side of the road
And if you think getting the best of this bike, think again. Combine it with a better bottom bracket and a campagnolo 11 speed chain WITH SRAM 1190 mono lock rear cassette and you gain .5km/hr. With ENVE tubulars SES I added 1.5 km/hr, which for an amateur elite finally pushed me steady over 40 km per hour long bursts which zipp firecrest could never do as they snake too much with a high angular momentum..
7.1kg #guessmillersweight
Be Yankee. I thought it was Be Yawn Chee. Lol. How did I get here again?
7.52kg
6.85kg I reckon
I’m guessing it’s 7.1kilos
Interesting .... 🤔
Only figuring it’s not a straight out climbing bike and aero bikes tend to be over the 7 kilo mark
7.05kg
6.7kg
I havea feeling this bike cost 120000000
6.9kg
Sub-7 aero bike .... 🤔
7.23kgs #guessmillersweight
6.6kg
Dear me, I think the aero bike industry are leading everyone astray ... not too make sub 6.8kg aero bikes out there #hint #capsforcomment #guessmillersweight
6.72 kg #guessmillersweight
6.67kg 😁
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7.05kg 🎩plz
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Wait till you ride disc brakes. Same great breaking all the time.
I’ll be interested ... bit no point having good brakes if you are dropped on the climb 😋
I would buy one tomorrow except for the divorce that would ensue.
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This is like being in an Irish pub with my in-laws...
Wasn’t worth watching, he like the brake system. Yay it was just a teaser or an ad. & Total waste of your time.
Thanks for the feedback Jeff. You might be right, I do like the direct mount brakes, maybe check out the follow up review I did a few months after this one. A little more detail to it.
I hate the intro