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2012 Bianchi Cortina

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Archive #1000007
Model year
2012
Category
Hybrid
Sizes
16, 18.5, 21, 23
Colors
Blue, Red
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17 specifications · 2 archived images
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Identification clues

2012 archived details

Published colors
Blue, Red
Frame
Bianchi Turismo Aluminum

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Original buildBianchi Turismo Aluminum

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Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

1618.52123

Published colors

BlueRed

Frameset

Frame MaterialBianchi Turismo Aluminum
ForkBianchi cro-mo unicrown 1 1/8

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano Revo-Twist 8sp
Front DerailleurShimano Tourney
Rear DerailleurShimano Altus 8spd
CranksetProwheel MYA-40 48/38/28
CassetteShimano 8spd 11-32t
ChainKMC Z72
Pedalsnylon flat pedal

Brakes

BrakesReparto Corse V-Brake

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetVP-MH501
HandlebarBianchi alloy
StemBianchi alloy
SaddleBianchi comfort
SeatpostBianchi alloy

Wheels & Tires

RimsAlloy double wall, 36H
Front TireKenda 700x32c

Gearing

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

All published sizes48/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-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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Gears

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Rear tire

Apply the marking on your rear tire or edit its dimensions below. Older or fractional inch sizes need the ISO marking (e.g. 37-590).

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
KMC Z72
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Cassette · Original
Shimano 8spd 11-32t
Front tire · Original
Kenda 700x32c Replacement search: 700cx32 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
More parts (3)Fewer parts
Brake pads · Original
Reparto Corse V-Brake
Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Tourney
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Altus 8spd

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Front tire
Kenda 700x32c
Drivetrain
8-speed
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Archived: Frame: Bianchi Turismo Aluminum · Fork: Bianchi cro-mo unicrown 1 1/8

Archived: Shifters: Shimano Revo-Twist 8sp · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney · Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus 8spd · Crankset: Prowheel MYA-40 48/38/28 · Cassette: Shimano 8spd 11-32t · Chain: KMC Z72

Archived: Brakes: Reparto Corse V-Brake

Archived: Rims: Alloy double wall, 36H · Front tire: Kenda 700x32c

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: VP-MH501 · Handlebar: Bianchi alloy · Stem: Bianchi alloy · Seatpost: Bianchi alloy · Saddle: Bianchi comfort · Pedals: nylon flat pedal

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