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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Bianchi Brava and 2005 Bianchi Brava.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.33:1Total range376%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 700C×23.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.33:1Total range376%
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.
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Specification
2007 Bianchi Brava
2005 Bianchi Brava
Overview
Model Year
2007
2005
Brand
Bianchi
Bianchi
Model
Brava
Brava
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$799.99
$719.99
Colors
Blue, Red
Snow White, Brilliant Slate
Sizes
44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Bianchi DB CrMo
Bianchi DB CrMo
Fork
Bianchi
Bianchi
Fork Material
Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Sora
Road Mix Triple
Shifters
Shimano Sora STI
Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 28.6mm
Shimano Sora Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora GS
Crankset
Sugino RD 3000T, 30/42/52 teeth
Sugino RD3000T, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tange cartridge
Tange cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
Kmc
KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo clipless, 2-sided
VP clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Sora brakes, Shimano Sora STI levers
Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless VP
1" threadless VP
Handlebar
Bianchi Alloy
Bianchi aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Bianchi Componenti adjustable
Bianchi aluminum
Saddle
Bianchi Velo
Bianchi Velo
Seatpost
Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm diameter
Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Rims
Front: Alex DA-22, Rear: Alex DA2-2, 32-hole
Alex AL-DA22, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless steel
Front Tire
700 x 23C Vittoria Zaffiro
700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Rear Tire
700 x 23C Vittoria Zaffiro
—
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.