Lowest1.20:1
Highest4.33:1
Total range361%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
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2002 Bianchi Brava
Original specifications: Shimano Sora Triple drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #37493- Model year
- 2002
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $749.99
- Sizes
- 46cm, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
- Colors
- Near Black, Vintage White
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
2002 archived details
- Published colors
- Near Black, Vintage White
- Frame
- Reynolds 520
- Original equipment
- Shimano Sora Triple
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildReynolds 520 · Shimano Sora Triple · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds 520 |
| Fork | Bianchi |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, double butted, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Sora Triple |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Sora STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, bottom-pull/clamp-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crankset | Bianchi Cyclone, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano cartridge, 118mm spindle |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth |
| Chain | KMC, 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" VP |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum drop bar |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Bianchi aluminum |
| Saddle | Vetta/Bianchi Cosmos |
| Seatpost | Kalloy, 26.8mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Vittoria Action HSD |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
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 | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 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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700 x 23c Vittoria Action HSD
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KMC
1/2 x 3/32"
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Shimano Sora
More parts (4)Fewer parts
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 23c Vittoria Action HSD
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano 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: Shimano Sora Triple · Shifters: Shimano Sora STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Sora, bottom-pull/clamp-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora · Crankset: Bianchi Cyclone, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano cartridge, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: KMC, 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 23c Vittoria Action HSD
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" VP · Handlebar: Aluminum drop bar · Stem: Bianchi aluminum · Seatpost: Kalloy, 26.8mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta/Bianchi Cosmos · Pedals: Wellgo clipless
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