Lowest1.15:1
Highest4.33:1
Total range376%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
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2005 Bianchi Brava
Original specifications: Shimano Sora · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #93086- Model year
- 2005
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $719.99
- Sizes
- 44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
- Colors
- Snow White, Brilliant Slate
- In this record
- 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2005 archived details
- Published colors
- Snow White, Brilliant Slate
- Frame
- Bianchi DB CrMo
- Original equipment
- Road Mix Triple
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildBianchi DB CrMo · Road Mix Triple · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Bianchi DB CrMo |
| Fork | Bianchi |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Road Mix Triple |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Sora STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS |
| Crankset | Sugino RD3000T, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Tange cartridge |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth |
| Chain | KMC, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | VP clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless VP |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Bianchi aluminum |
| Stem | Bianchi aluminum |
| Saddle | Bianchi Velo |
| Seatpost | Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex AL-DA22, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro |
| 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
700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Retailer offers
Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0 Clincher Tire Black, 700x23
700x23c
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Vittoria Zaffiro on eBaySponsored links
Bianchi Componenti
27.2mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
KMC
1/2 x 3/32"
Replacement search: 8-speed bicycle chain Before ordering: Check chain width and length.More parts (4)Fewer parts
Shimano Sora GS
Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Alex AL-DA22
32-hole
Shimano Sora
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Tange cartridge
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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: Road Mix Triple · Shifters: Shimano Sora STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Sora Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora GS · Crankset: Sugino RD3000T, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Tange cartridge · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 26 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: Alex AL-DA22, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Sora · Front tire: 700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" threadless VP · Handlebar: Bianchi aluminum · Stem: Bianchi aluminum · Seatpost: Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Bianchi Velo · Pedals: VP clipless
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