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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2006 Bianchi Advantage is City & Commuter; 2004 Bianchi Advantage is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Bianchi Advantage.
- Data limitation
Only 2004 Bianchi Advantage has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2006 Bianchi Advantage
2004 Bianchi Advantage
Overview
Model Year
2006
2004
Brand
Bianchi
Bianchi
Model
Advantage
Advantage
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
Not documented
$399.99
Colors
Metallic Blue
Blue
Sizes
16", 18.5", 21", step-through 16.5"
16", 18.5", 21", Step-through 16.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 Aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
InSync Odesa AC, 45mm travel
InSync Odesa, 45mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
SRAM SX4
SRAM 4.0 Half Pipe
Front Derailleur
SRAM 3.0, 31.8mm
SRAM 3.0, bottom-pull/clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
SRAM 4.0
SRAM ESP 4.0
Crankset
SR, 28/38/48 teeth
Bianchi Cyclone, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Cartridge, 110mm spindle
Rear Cogs
8-speed
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Kmc
KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo platform
Wellgo resin
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Lee Chi linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi Alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threaded VP
1 1/8" VP
Handlebar
Bianchi
Hybrid
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum adjustable
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Bianchi Velo Fulcrum
Velo
Seatpost
Spinner suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum, suspension, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum
Bianchi aluminum
Rims
Alex X-202, 36-hole
Alex X-202, 36-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38C Kenda Kwest
700 x 38c Kenda Kwest
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
73°
Chainstay / rear center
—
430 mm
Wheelbase
—
1046 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.