Lowest1.20:1
Highest4.33:1
Total range361%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.
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2001 Bianchi Brava
Original specifications: Shimano Sora · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #35874- Model year
- 2001
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $749.99
- Sizes
- 46cm, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
- Colors
- Deep Blue Metal, Vintage White
- In this record
- 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2001 archived details
- Published colors
- Deep Blue Metal, Vintage White
- Frame
- Reynolds 520
- Original equipment
- Road Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildReynolds 520 · Road Mix · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds 520 |
| Fork | Bianchi |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, double butted, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Road Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Sora STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora SS |
| Crankset | Bianchi Cyclone, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano sealed cartridge, 118mm spindle |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" YST |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum drop bar |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Bianchi aluminum |
| Saddle | Bianchi Viscount BodyFit |
| Seatpost | Kalloy, 26.8mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Front Tire | 700 x 32c Vittoria Action HSD |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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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
Find replacement parts
KMC Z-72
1/2 x 3/32"
Retailer offers
SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed
Replacement option
KMC Z72 on eBaySponsored links
700 x 32c Vittoria Action HSD
Retailer offers
Goodyear Eagle Tubeless Tire Black, 700x32
700x32c
Replacement option
Other replacement options (1)
Challenge Strada Pro Tubeless Tire Tan, 700x32
700x32c
Replacement option
Vittoria Action HSD on eBaySponsored links
Shimano Sora
More parts (5)Fewer parts
Shimano Sora SS
Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Kalloy
26.8mm diameter
Mavic CXP 21
32-hole
Shimano Sora
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 32c Vittoria Action HSD
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano sealed cartridge, 118mm spindle
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Bianchi · Chromoly, double butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Road Mix · Shifters: Shimano Sora STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Sora · Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora SS · Crankset: Bianchi Cyclone, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano sealed cartridge, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: KMC Z-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Sora · Front tire: 700 x 32c Vittoria Action HSD
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" YST · Handlebar: Aluminum drop bar · Stem: Bianchi aluminum · Seatpost: Kalloy, 26.8mm diameter · Saddle: Bianchi Viscount BodyFit · Pedals: Wellgo clipless
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