Bianchi 2011 Campione
Companies continue to add more retro specific road bikes to their lines, some for urban commuting or just classic road bikes. Another addition is the Bianchi 2011 Campione.
Some may say the 2011 Bianchi Campione is a little too old school with the shifters placed on the bottom tube, but for those riding an older bike and want to upgrade, the 2011 Compione is a perfect match.
The frame and forks on the Bianchi Campione feature chromoly steel, and the forks are straight blade (wish they were lugged). Other components are Shimano shifters, Bianchi Reparto Corse brakes, FSA Temp crankset, and Shimano 8 speed cassette. Releasing in metallic black.
Simplicity has its virtues!
Just bought a Bianchi Campione for under $500 new. They are hard for a bike shop to sell. The Campione is too racy for the Cruiser crowd and not racy enough for true road cyclists. It is the perfect bike for the early morning 5 mile ride guy like me. It has lots of romance items (leather foot straps, down tube shifters, etc.) and yet is a great road bike. Years ago this is what folks competed with. It’s like playing basketball in Converse All Stars. Big thumbs up on this one!