Lowest0.88:1
Highest4.36:1
Total range499%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
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2008 Bianchi Cortina
Original specifications: Shimano Acera · 7-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #13741- Model year
- 2008
- Category
- Hybrid
- Original MSRP
- $358.99
- Sizes
- 16", 18.5", 21"
- Colors
- White Special, Gray
- In this record
- 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2008 archived details
- Published colors
- White Special, Gray
- Frame
- 6061 Alloy
- Original equipment
- Hybrid Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original build6061 Alloy · Hybrid Mix · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 6061 Alloy |
| Fork | Rigid Steel |
| Fork Material | High-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Hybrid Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano SL-R43-8R/L |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano C051 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera |
| Crankset | Prowheel MYA-40, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Cassette | Shimano HG30 |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-206A |
Brakes
| Brakes | Lee-Chi TX-117 alloy brakes, Lee Chi XL-38 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | VP MH-501 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | HL AL-157 alloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | HL HS-C82-5 alloy |
| Saddle | Velo VL-31270 steel rail |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-242 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Joytech JY-731Q, Rear: Joytech FH-801DSE |
|---|---|
| Rims | HJC P700, 36-hole |
| Front Tire | 700 x 38c Kenda K-193 |
| 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
Shimano HG30
700 x 38c Kenda K-193
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 38c Kenda K-193
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rigid Steel · High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Hybrid Mix · Shifters: Shimano SL-R43-8R/L · Front derailleur: Shimano C051 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera · Crankset: Prowheel MYA-40, 28/38/48 teeth · Cassette: Shimano HG30 · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: KMC Z72
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Lee-Chi TX-117 alloy brakes, Lee Chi XL-38 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: HJC P700, 36-hole · Hubs: Front: Joytech JY-731Q, Rear: Joytech FH-801DSE · Front tire: 700 x 38c Kenda K-193
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: VP MH-501 · Handlebar: HL AL-157 alloy · Stem: HL HS-C82-5 alloy · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-242 · Saddle: Velo VL-31270 steel rail · Pedals: Wellgo LU-206A
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