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1999 Bianchi Advantage

Velopedia Archive ID 86468

Overview

Model year1999
BrandBianchi
ModelAdvantage
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID86468
Original MSRP$439.99
ColorsEnvy Green, Lu's Flat Gold
Sizes16", 18.5", 21", womens 16.5", womens 19.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkBianchi
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 5.0
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurSRAM ESP 5.0
CranksetShimano AceraX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-896

Brakes

BrakesTektro 825A linear-pull brakes, Chang Star 294DT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarSteel, 80mm rise
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-243
SeatpostKalloy SP-252 suspension, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano AceraX, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsWeinmann 613, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1053
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube546 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1046 mm
Fork offset / rake52 mm

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