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Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Sora Compact 2015 Road Bike upgrades

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  • February 1, 2016 at 11:38 am #25323
    Darkstar72

    This is my bike below. i’m new to road cycling and would love to upgrade this bike but have no idea where to start. was thinking the brakes first could use any advise from those more experienced than i. thanks for your time 🙂

    Frame:

    VIA Nirone 7 ALU 6061

    Fork:

    Alu Carbon-Kevlar C2C – 28″ – 1.1/8 300mm ss46mm

    Front Derailleur:

    Shimano Sora 3500, Band type 34.9mm

    Rear Derailleur:

    Shimano Sora 3500, 9sp

    Number of Gears:

    18

    Shifters:

    Shimano Sora 3500

    Chainset:

    FSA Tempo compact

    Chainrings:

    50/34T

    Bottom Bracket:

    FSA BSA Square type 110.5mm

    Cassette:

    Shimano Tiagra 9sp 12-27T

    Chain:

    FSA Team Issue 9sp, 114 links

    Pedals:

    Not Supplied

    Brakeset:

    Reparto Corse Alloy Dual-Pivot caliper

    Handlebars:

    Reparto Corse Compact, Flat Top, alloy 6061 diam. 31,8mm, reach: 126mm, drop: 77 mm, black

    Stem:

    Reparto Corse Alloy 6061

    Headset:

    FSA NO.8B/ZS4D 1-1/8″ Semi-Integrated lower + Integrated upper

    Grips:

    Velo Bianchi embossed logo

    Rims:

    Reparto Corse DRX4000 700CX2-14H F/V

    Front Hub:

    Alloy 28H black anodized, two sealed bearing, with QR

    Rear Hub:

    Alloy 28H black anodized, two sealed bearing, steel body; with QR

    Spokes:

    700C 14G Stainless XD

    Front Tyre:

    Hutchinson Nitro 2 700 × 23, 33TPI

    Rear Tyre:

    Hutchinson Nitro 2 700 × 23, 33TPI

    Tubes:

    Kenda 700X23c,48mm,F/V

    Saddle:

    San Marco Era Start Power, steel rail, cover SYNTEX, length/wide277x145

    Seatpost:

    Reparto Corse 6061-T6 alloy shaft, 6061forged alloy head, 15 mm offset, L350mm, 31,6mm

    Seat Binder:

    AL 6061-T6 34.9mm

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  • February 2, 2016 at 2:00 pm #866331
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    thesaladdays

    I’d definitely recommend

    I’d definitely recommend getting some pedals if you want to get into cycling  yes

     

    Seriously though, if you’re just starting out and planning on riding in winter, get some good kevlar tyres, as someone mentioned above.  However, there’s nothing wrong with what you’ve got at the moment overall, so just get out and ride, and then you can upgrade other stuff as it wears out, or if you find something in particular you don’t like, or if you find yourself doing a lot of long trips or a lot of climbing then you might want to consider lighter components. 

    February 2, 2016 at 12:48 pm #866329
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    Jimbomitch

    +1 for a decent pump, when I

    +1 for a decent pump, when I started I would pump up my tyres with a mini pump. Invested in a cheap Track pump (make sure it has a pressure dial) and BOOM! flew around my next ride.

    February 2, 2016 at 12:35 pm #866327
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    Stef Marazzi

    Stick some Zondas on and some

    Stick some Zondas on and some Shimano 105 5800 callipers and it will be amazing. Also a 105 5700 chainset will go on fine (Its 10 speed but will work perfectly with the rest of the 9 speed). It will save you some weight and be a lot stiffer to pedal.

    February 1, 2016 at 10:08 pm #866325
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    Woldsman

    Stick with what you’ve got. 

    Stick with what you’ve got.  Enjoy it.  Spend only what you need.  Save up for a jazzy bike.  Then use the Bianchi as your ‘winter’ bike. 

    February 1, 2016 at 9:55 pm #866323
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    weezer_j

    I’ve got the same bike but

    I’ve got the same bike but from 2013 and with the Campag Xenon spec. The best upgrades I’ve found for minimal spend are:

    new brake pads – the Dura Ace replacement pads fit your brake calipers, only cost about £10 per wheel and provide much better stopping (you only need to get the pads, not the whole brake shoe)

    New tyres – almost any folding/kevlar bead tyres will be better than the stock tyres – there are loads of threads about which to go for depending on your need – I went for Continental GP4000S’s – lighter, less rolling resistance, better grip and better puncture protection

    this last one might sound odd but a decent pump! If you’re running your tyres too soft any upgrades you pay for will be practically wasted – apologies if I’m teaching you to suck eggs but it’s definitely the cheapest ‘upgrade’ I’ve found!

    Personally I’d recommend starting with these before investing in new wheels etc unless you’ve got the cash to hand already as you’ll feel the benefit straight away and can keep them even when you buy new wheels. If you have got the money then the wheels should be next on your list as the stock ones are quite heavy and aren’t very stiff. Afraid I can’t say what you should go for but again there are loads of threads about which wheelsets to go for on various budgets

    February 1, 2016 at 8:11 pm #866321
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    Prosper0

    Good quality wheels, new

    Good quality wheels, new chain and cassette, good quality brake pads and it’ll feel like a new bike. 

    February 1, 2016 at 12:54 pm #866319
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    Jimbomitch

    I’m no expert but through

    I’m no expert but through what I have read the wheels are the first place to look, without breaking the bank maybe some Campagnolo Zonda wheels?  What do other readers think?

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