Lowest1.15:1
Highest4.00:1
Total range347%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
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1999 Bianchi Volpe
Original specifications: Shimano RSX Triple drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #88210- Model year
- 1999
- Category
- Touring
- Original MSRP
- $689.00
- Sizes
- 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
- Colors
- Envy Green
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1999 archived details
- Published colors
- Envy Green
- Frame
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Original equipment
- Shimano RSX Triple
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildChromoly, double-butted · Shimano RSX Triple · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Bianchi |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano RSX Triple |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano RSX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RSX GS |
| Crankset | Shimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP27, 118mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 13 - 26 teeth |
| Chain | KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | HTI steel/resin w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 917A brakes, Shimano RSX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-H692W |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung aluminum |
| Stem | YC-46B-1CC |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SPX |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-242, 26.6mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic MA-2, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite Trail Mix |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 550 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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KMC HG-50
1/2 x 3/32"
Retailer offers
SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed
Replacement option
700 x 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite Trail Mix
Retailer offers
Continental Terra Trail ShieldWall Tire - Tubeless Black/Cream, PureGrip, System, 700x35
700x35c
Replacement option
Other replacement options (1)
Challenge Strada Pro Tubeless Tire Black, 700x35
700x35c
Replacement option
Shimano BB-LP27
118mm spindle
More parts (5)Fewer parts
Selle Italia SPX
Shimano RSX
30/42/52 teeth
Kalloy SP-242
26.6mm diameter
Mavic MA-2
36-hole
Shimano RSX
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite Trail Mix
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.6 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-LP27, 118mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Bianchi · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano RSX Triple · Shifters: Shimano RSX STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano RSX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano RSX GS · Crankset: Shimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-LP27, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 13 - 26 teeth · Chain: KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Tektro 917A brakes, Shimano RSX levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic MA-2, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano RSX · Front tire: 700 x 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite Trail Mix
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H692W · Handlebar: Hsin Lung aluminum · Stem: YC-46B-1CC · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-242, 26.6mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia SPX · Pedals: HTI steel/resin w/clips & straps
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