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2009 Bianchi Volpe Steel

Original specifications: Shimano Tiagra drivetrain · 700c wheels.

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Archive #17837

Model year: 2009
Category: Gravel & Cyclocross
Original MSRP: $1,099.00
Sizes: 44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 61cm
Colors: Olive Metallic, Dark Blue
In this record: 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2009 archived details

Published colors: Olive Metallic, Dark Blue
Frame: Double butted chromoly
Original equipment: Shimano Tiagra

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Original buildDouble butted chromoly · Shimano Tiagra · 700c wheels

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Archived sizes and colors

12 item records

Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published sizes

44cm49cm52cm55cm58cm61cm

Published colors

Olive MetallicDark Blue

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Size	Color
44cm	Olive Metallic
49cm	Olive Metallic
52cm	Olive Metallic
55cm	Olive Metallic
58cm	Olive Metallic
61cm	Olive Metallic
44cm	Dark Blue
49cm	Dark Blue
52cm	Dark Blue
55cm	Dark Blue
58cm	Dark Blue
61cm	Dark Blue

Historical catalog evidence. Exact specifications and naming may vary by market, production run or manufacturer revision.

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Double butted chromoly
Fork Material	Chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano Tiagra
Shifters	Shimano Tiagra STI
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore
Crankset	Sugino XD-500T, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Square Taper
Cassette	SRAM PG-950
Rear Cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	SRAM PC-951
Pedals	Wellgo WPD-823

Brakes

Brakes	Cane Creek SCX-5 brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" VP-A51AE
Handlebar	Premetec 6105R
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Kalloy alloy
Saddle	Velo VL-1166
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-600

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano Tiagra
Rims	WTB DX23
Front Tire	700c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

All published sizes48/38/28T · 11–32T · 9-speed

Lowest0.88:1 Highest4.36:1 Total range499%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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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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Rear tire

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Cadence (RPM) Speed units

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Gearing comparison
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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Chain · Original

SRAM PC-951

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Cassette · Original

SRAM PG-950

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SRAM PG-950 Cassette 9 Speed, 11-32T

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Pedals · Original

Wellgo WPD-823

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Deore

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Shifters · Original

Shimano Tiagra STI

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Seatpost · Original

Kalloy SP-600

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Rims · Original

WTB DX23

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Hubs · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Front tire: 700c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: Square Taper

Equipment inspection checks 9 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: · Chromoly, unicrown crown

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Tiagra · Shifters: Shimano Tiagra STI · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore · Crankset: Sugino XD-500T, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Square Taper · Cassette: SRAM PG-950 · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: SRAM PC-951

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Cane Creek SCX-5 brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers

Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Wheels and tires

Check wheels and tires →

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: WTB DX23 · Hubs: Shimano Tiagra · Front tire: 700c WTB All Terrainasaurus

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" VP-A51AE · Handlebar: Premetec 6105R · Stem: Kalloy alloy · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-600 · Saddle: Velo VL-1166 · Pedals: Wellgo WPD-823

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2009 Bianchi Volpe Steel