Cyclist Magazine

The special one

Ever since the name first appeared in the mid-80s, ‘Specialissima’ has been reserved for Bianchi’s most traditional bikes. They have always been classic in form – a double diamond construction of round tubes and rim brakes that married light weight and high stiffness with timeless looks.

That makes the latest Specialissima somewhat of a departure. The bike has gone disc-only, with fully internal cables

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