Bianchi Unveils New Impulso Series of Gravel Bikes

Gravel grinders will rejoice, now that Bianchi has unveiled its latest series of gravel bikes dubbed the Impulso, blending comfort and aerodynamics thanks to revised geometry and a ground-up frame design that features truncated aerofoil tube shapes and profiles, as well as a lower bottom bracket in order to create the best possible center of gravity.

Additionally, Bianchi also saw fit to increase clearance on the Impulso, which can accommodate tires up to 42mm.

Elsewhere, the Impulso is treated to the Italian brand’s new integrated Reparto Corse cockpit, with the bars incorporating a 16-degree flare for enhanced control on technical terrain, tipping the scales at an impressive 340 grams. 

The Impulso is offered in three guises, the Comp, the Pro and the flagship RC, with prices ranging from €2,999, €4,249 and €6,849, respectively.

Here’s how the models breakdown:

Impulso Comp:

• Frameset: Bianchi Impulso Comp (carbon fiber composite)
• Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 610/820 (2x 12-speed)
• Wheelset: Fulcrum RapidRed 900
• Tires: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Classic
• Seatpost: Bianchi Custom D-Shape (carbon)
• Handlebar: Velomann Gravel ICR Alloy
• Saddle: Velomann MITORA 149 H1

Impulso Pro:

• Frameset: Bianchi Impulso Pro (carbon fiber composite)
• Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 820 (2x 12-speed)
• Wheelset: Velomann Terbium
• Tires: ​​Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H Classic
• Seatpost: Bianchi Custom D-Shape (carbon)
• Handlebar: Velomann Gravel ICR Alloy
• Saddle: Velomann MITORA 149 Hyper
• Claimed weight: 8.9kg

Impulso RC:

• Frameset: Bianchi Impulso RC
• Drivetrain: SRAM Force AXS (2x 12-speed)
• Wheelset: Reparto Corse 43 Ceramitech
• Tires: ​​Pirelli Cinturato Gravel RC, 700 x 40c
• Seatpost: Bianchi Custom D-Shape (carbon)
• Handlebar: Reparto Corse AeroFlare
• Saddle: Bianchi RC139 carbon
• Claimed weight: 8.1kg

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