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1996 Bianchi EL/OS Giro

Velopedia Archive ID 55251

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBianchi
ModelEL/OS Giro
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID55251
Original MSRP$2,779.00
ColorsGreen, red
Sizes49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionLugged steel
Frame materialColumbus Nivacrom EL, oversize
ForkBianchi
Fork materialColumbus EL Nivacrom, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetTopline, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN90
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe SL brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Chris King
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemSyncros Altura
SaddleSDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Titanium, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal Venus, 18-hole/28-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 22c Vittoria Open All-Weather kevlar
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube550 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center406 mm
Wheelbase986 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.