Bianchi’s Infinito endurance bike is set to get down tube storage and a sculpted seatpost in 2026, judging by pics just shared by the Italian brand at its 140th birthday bash.
The latest updates have been shared a year after the last, when Bianchi added internal cable routing as well as new colourways to the brand’s endurance road bike – although it says the new Infinito won’t be officially released until spring 2026.
Bianchi is celebrating its 140th anniversary, and has been outlining its vision “to become the best bicycle company in the world” from its fully renovated headquarters and production facility in Treviglio, Italy; but for all the bravado and limited edition frames that were shared in its lengthy press release about the event (our invite must have got lost in the post), it was the sparse but rather interesting details about the new Infinito that grabbed our attention the most.
The Infinito was initially launched in 2009, but it has changed massively since then, notably with the introduction of Countervail (CV) vibration cancellation technology in 2013.
We last reviewed it way back in 2015, when it still came with rim brakes and rounder, less aerodynamic tubing. Naturally, things have changed significantly since then, and the new Infinito looks more and more like a sharper, but still comfortable bike.
“This viscoelastic carbon material dissipates up to 80% of vibrations from the road, significantly reducing rider fatigue,” says Bianchi.
“The new Infinito, launching in spring 2026, is a fully new model with updated geometry and performance, designed for riders who demand both comfort and maximum efficiency over long distances.”
That’s always been what the Infinito is all about; it has an endurance focus, whereas the Oltre is the aero road bike and the Specialissima is a lightweight all-rounder.
Bianchi hasn’t given us photos of the complete bike, but just these few selected frame shots.
Judging by the pics, Bianchi is adding storage within the down tube. It looks very much like the system that it already offers on its Arcadex gravel bikes.
Talking about that bike, Bianchi says, “The internal frame storage (IFS) module provides the rider with useful extra capacity for small items like CO2 canisters, tyre levers, energy bars, water purification tablets or a multi tool.”
Inside the Arcadex’s down tube, Bianchi provides a protective tool pouch.
“Designed to sit inside the IFS module, this Velomann pouch keeps your tools together so they do not rattle, nor scuff up the inside of the compartment,” says Bianchi.
We’d imagine that Bianchi will offer a similar proposition with the new Infinito.
What else can we glean from the pictures? There’s some shaping around the junction between the head tube and the down tube that looks a little like the same area on Bianchi’s existing Specialissima, presumably for aero reasons – we’re guessing.
The bottom section of the seat tube is cut away around the leading edge of the rear wheel, and the seatpost thins out towards the top. Whenever we’ve seen this approach before, the manufacturer says it provides added flex.
For example, Merida says that its Team CC S-Flex carbon seatpost offers “extra compliance, resulting in a more comfortable riding experience”.
As well as the Infinito leak, Bianchi made a raft of other announcements at its birthday bash. Its Reparto Corse “brand within a brand” will become more prominent as Bianchi’s premium division, and the 999 code that once adorned Reparto Corse framesets will be revived (it’s likely this will mostly be seen on pro bikes from 2026 onwards).
Already present in over 60 countries, we’re also told that Bianchi is looking to expand its dealership network, and will introduce a Digital Product Passport for each bike sold to “protect resale value and authenticity”. In a win for anyone who has their eye on a Bianchi, all carbon-framed Bianchi bikes will be covered by a lifetime warranty from the beginning of August 2025.
As for that new Infinito… we’ll be interested to hear what else Bianchi has to say about it in the coming weeks and months, and have asked for more details.
2 thoughts on “Bianchi teases sneak peek at brand new Infinito endurance bike, featuring down tube storage and unique sculpted seatpost”
chubby rubbers on skinny rims
chubby rubbers on skinny rims. hmm.
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