Bianchi Advantage 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Bianchi
Model Advantage
First production 1997
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Bianchi Advantage Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- womens 16.5 (inches)
- womens 19.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Cheng Shin C-1053
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 274A Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM-40
Front: Shimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya TX-350
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Bianchi Advantage Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeBianchi

Other Specs of Bianchi Advantage

Component group setsShimano Alivio and AceraX
Available colors - Metallic blue-grey
- metallic green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor VP-893
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 9708
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Bianchi Advantage bike review

Bianchi produced the Advantage bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.00.
Advantage bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 21 (inches), womens 16.5 (inches) and womens 19.5 (inches).
Bianchi Hybrid Advantage can be found in a few colors, among these colors Metallic blue-grey and metallic green .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1053 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TX-350, 36-hole. Bianchi equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 274A levers braking system and Front: Shimano AceraX, Rear: Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bianchi used Chromoly material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Advantage to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bianchi, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.