Here we take a deeper dive into Bianchi’s new Oltre range and the design philosophy behind it, those bold performance claims and how they might translate into real-world performance, and what it all might mean for the future of aero bikes. With so many questions about the new bike, we decided to take some time to speak with Bianchi and get some answers. Listeners to the CyclingTips podcast will know we hadn’t yet seen the new bike when the embargo lifted last week. Given my performance and aero interests, CyclingTips readers may have found it odd we hadn’t yet covered the new bike. The bike is the long-awaited replacement for the ageing Oltre XR4 and has generated quite a stir over the past seven days. Unless you’ve been sleeping on a different rock for the past week, you’ve probably seen Bianchi’s new range of Oltre aero bikes, including the company’s so-called “hyperbike,” the Oltre RC. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!

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