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- Reynolds 520
- Groupset
- Shimano Sora Triple
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2000 Bianchi Brava.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2000 Bianchi Brava
2002 Bianchi Brava
Overview
Model Year
2000
2002
Brand
Bianchi
Bianchi
Model
Brava
Brava
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$699.99
$749.99
Colors
Deep Blue Metal, Deep Red Metal
Near Black, Vintage White
Sizes
46cm, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
46cm, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 520
Reynolds 520
Fork
Bianchi
Bianchi
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, double butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Sora Triple
Shimano Sora Triple
Shifters
Shimano Sora STI
Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora, bottom-pull/clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora SS
Shimano Sora
Crankset
Shimano Sora, 30/42/52 teeth
Bianchi Cyclone, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano cartridge, 118mm spindle
Shimano cartridge, 118mm spindle
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo clipless
Wellgo clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI levers
Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Vp
1" VP
Handlebar
Alloy
Aluminum drop bar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Bianchi alloy
Bianchi aluminum
Saddle
Bianchi Viscount BodyFit
Vetta/Bianchi Cosmos
Seatpost
Kalloy, 26.6mm diameter
Kalloy, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Rims
Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Kenda Kampaign
700 x 23c Vittoria Action HSD
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
72°
Seat-tube angle
—
73°
Chainstay / rear center
—
410 mm
Wheelbase
—
996 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
50 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.