BianchiOltre RC

Aero road2026Oltre (2022 generation) ↗Disc brakes

The top grade of Bianchi's Oltre aero platform, which Bianchi calls a 'hyperbike' and designed for WorldTour racing. Patent-pending Air Deflectors on the sides of the head tube steer air around the front of the frame, and the Reparto Corse one-piece cockpit has a split, raised centre that sends air towards the rider's legs. The high-modulus frame takes electronic groupsets only, with fully internal routing and a press-fit bottom bracket. For 2026 both complete builds come with Bianchi's 64 mm RC 64R wheels and 30 mm tyres.

From: €12,600€12,600£10,850
Builds: 3
Sizes: 6
Frame weight: 915 g32.3 oz

Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Our verdict

Overall

out of 100, average of 6 categories

For racers who want a distinctive Italian aero bike with deep 64 mm wheels and a power meter on both builds. Its aero claims are only against Bianchi's own older Oltre, the frame is heavier than the newest rivals, and the one-piece cockpit, aero seatpost and press-fit bottom bracket limit fit choices and servicing.

Scored Oct 2026

+ Top-tier build kit
+ Aero-first design
+ Premium frame
− Expensive

AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.

Aero: 85/100
Frame: 82/100
Components: 90/100
Fit: 66/100
Practicality: 60/100
Price: 36/100

How each category is scored

Bike duel

Frame & platform

Frame & fork

Frame material: Carbon, high modulus
Fork material: Carbon, high modulus, aero, with integrated crown
Frame weight: 915 g32.3 oz
Fork weight: 420 g14.8 oz
Weight measured on: Claimed weights at launch for a size 55 frame, as reported by BikeRadar; bianchi.com doesn't list a weight
Frame sizes: 47, 50, 53, 55, 57, 59
Colours: Celeste Notte Camo (2026 complete bikes and frameset); Metallic Celeste/CK16 and Carbon/Metallic Celeste (frameset and earlier builds)
Also available as: Oltre Pro, Oltre Comp and Oltre Race (lower grades of the same platform)
UCI frame approval: On the UCI list of approved framesets as OLTRE ZERO PRO-RC, category ALL, sizes 47-59 (6), approved 19 March 2021, code BIAN-OL5 (the list doesn't name a later Oltre RC frame)

Compatibility & standards

Brake type: Hydraulic disc (Bianchi's 2026 spec sheets say direct mount, earlier ones flat mount)
Wheel size: 700c
Max tire width: 30 mm
Bottom bracket standard: PressFit 86.5 x 41
Front axle: 12x100 thru-axle
Rear axle: 12x142 thru-axle
Drivetrain compatibility: Electronic groupsets only; built with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and SRAM Red AXS E1
Mechanical shifting possible: No
Cable routing: Fully internal

Fit & adjustability

Cockpit: One-piece bar and stem (Bianchi Reparto Corse integrated aero handlebar)
Seatpost type: Bianchi Oltre carbon aero seatpost, 20 mm offset, with an integrated seat clamp
Fit notes: The cockpit size is set by frame size: 90 mm x 400 mm on 47-50, 100 x 420 on 53, 110 x 420 on 55-57 and 120 x 440 on 59, with 80 mm reach and 125 mm drop. Crank lengths also follow frame size (165, 170 or 172.5 mm). The 2026 Team Replica lists narrower bars (380-400 mm) on the same frame.

Aerodynamics

Manufacturer aero claims: 17 W less than the Oltre XR4 at 50 km/h, or 45 seconds over 40 km at a steady 250 W (Bianchi wind-tunnel data against its own Oltre XR4)
Testing method: Wind tunnel, compared with the Oltre XR4
Tube profile: Air Deflectors on both sides of the head tube create a low-pressure zone behind it; cross-shaped top tube aligned with the deflectors; cut-away upper down tube; dropped, broad seatstays shrouding the rear wheel

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Headset bearings: FSA No. 54, 1-1/4" top and bottom (MR137 upper and MR082R lower bearings)
Proprietary parts: One-piece Reparto Corse cockpit, Oltre aero seatpost and seat clamp
Frame warranty: Lifetime conventional warranty on the frame for the first owner (Oltre models from model year 2023, bought new from an authorised retailer from 1 August 2025 and registered), on top of the legal warranty; otherwise Bianchi's standard five-year warranty
Sold via: Bianchi dealers

Design sketches

Design sketch of the Bianchi Oltre RC, side view — Side view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Design sketch of the Bianchi Oltre RC, three-quarter view — Three-quarter view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Design sketch of the Bianchi Oltre RC, front view — Front view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Builds & components

Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.

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Bianchi Oltre RC builds
	Oltre RC Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (4iiii power meter)	Oltre RC SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter	Oltre RC frameset
Overview
Price (MSRP)	€12,600€12,600£10,850	€12,600€12,600£10,850	€5,500€5,500£4,730
Type	Complete bike	Complete bike	Frameset
Notes	Bianchi code YWB21, the 2026 ('NEW') spec in Celeste Notte Camo. Prices are Bianchi's recommended retail prices for Italy and the UK; Bianchi's German price is €12,290. Bianchi doesn't publish a US price on bianchi.com.	Bianchi code YWB20, the 2026 ('NEW') spec in Celeste Notte Camo. Prices are Bianchi's recommended retail prices for Italy and the UK; Bianchi's German price is €12,290. Bianchi doesn't publish a US price on bianchi.com.	Bianchi code XTB05: frame, fork, headset and seatpost. €5,500 in Italy in all three colours; in Germany €5,390 in Celeste Notte Camo and €5,500 in the other colours; in the UK £4,730, or £4,790 in Celeste Notte Camo.
Drivetrain
Groupset	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200	SRAM Red AXS E1	—
Launched	2021 · current generation	2024 · current generation	—
Speeds	12-speed	12-speed	—
Electronic	Yes	Yes	—
Wireless	—	Yes	—
Drivetrain	2x	2x	—
Shifters	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270	SRAM Red AXS E1	—
Crankset	Shimano Dura-Ace R9200	SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter	—
Chainrings	52/36	48/35	—
Crank lengths available	165 mm (47-50), 170 mm (53-55), 172.5 mm (57-59)	165 mm (47-50), 170 mm (53-55), 172.5 mm (57-59)	—
Power meter	4iiii Precision 3+	SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter	—
Launched	2024 · current generation	2024 · current generation	—
Type	Crank arm	Integrated in crankset	—
Measurement	Dual-sided	—	—
Notes	—	Bianchi lists it as a Quarq power meter	—
Bottom bracket	Shimano SM-BB92-41B	SRAM Press-Fit Road 86.5x41	—
Standard	PressFit 86.5 x 41	PressFit 86.5 x 41	—
Front derailleur	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250	SRAM Red AXS E1	—
Rear derailleur	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250	SRAM Red AXS E1	—
Cassette	Shimano Dura-Ace R9200	SRAM Red XG-1290 E1	—
Range	11-30	10-33	—
Speeds	12-speed	12-speed	—
Chain	Shimano CN-M9100	SRAM Red E1	—
Brakes
Brake calipers	Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270	SRAM Red AXS E1	—
Type	Hydraulic disc	Hydraulic disc	—
Rotors	Shimano RT-CL900	SRAM Paceline X	—
Front rotor	—	160 mm	—
Rear rotor	—	160 mm	—
Mount	Center Lock	Center Lock	—
Notes	Bianchi lists 160 mm	—	—
Wheels & tires
Wheelset	Bianchi Reparto Corse RC 64R	Bianchi Reparto Corse RC 64R	—
Front rim depth	64 mm	64 mm	—
Rear rim depth	64 mm	64 mm	—
Internal rim width	25 mm	25 mm	—
Material	Carbon	Carbon	—
Tubeless ready	Yes	Yes	—
Hubs	Ratchet system	Ratchet system	—
Spokes	Straight-pull	Straight-pull	—
Freehub options	Shimano HG	SRAM XDR	—
Notes	Bianchi lists the rim size as 25-622	Bianchi lists the rim size as 25-622	—
Tires	Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR	Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR	—
Tire width	30 mm	30 mm	—
Notes	Black	Black	—
Cockpit
Handlebar	Bianchi Reparto Corse integrated aero handlebar	Bianchi Reparto Corse integrated aero handlebar	—
Type	One-piece bar and stem	One-piece bar and stem	—
Integrated stem	Yes	Yes	—
Widths available	90 mm x 400 mm (47-50), 100 x 420 (53), 110 x 420 (55-57), 120 x 440 (59)	90 mm x 400 mm (47-50), 100 x 420 (53), 110 x 420 (55-57), 120 x 440 (59)	—
Bar reach	80 mm	80 mm	—
Bar drop	125 mm	125 mm	—
Cable routing	Internal	Internal	—
Material	Carbon	Carbon	—
Headset	FSA No. 54 (MR137 upper, MR082R lower)	FSA No. 54 (MR137 upper, MR082R lower)	FSA No. 54 (MR137 upper, MR082R lower)
Saddle & seatpost
Saddle	Prologo Nago R4 PAS Lightweight	Prologo Nago R4 PAS Lightweight	—
Saddle width	137 mm	137 mm	—
Saddle length	245 mm	245 mm	—
Rails	Carbon	Carbon	—
Weight	119 g4.2 oz	119 g4.2 oz	—
Seatpost	Bianchi Oltre carbon aero seatpost	Bianchi Oltre carbon aero seatpost	Bianchi Oltre carbon aero seatpost
Offset / setback	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm
Material	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Notes	280 mm long (47), 300 mm (50-55), 350 mm (57-59)	280 mm long (47), 300 mm (50-55), 350 mm (57-59)	280 mm long (47), 300 mm (50-55), 350 mm (57-59)
Bar tape	Prologo Plaintouch	Prologo Plaintouch	—
Thickness	2.5 mm	2.5 mm	—
Notes	Black	Black	—

Oltre RC price & value

Where it's cheapest

MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.

Build	Market	MSRP	In EUR	vs cheapest
Oltre RC Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (4iiii power meter)	Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)	€12,600	€12,600	cheapest
	UK (GBP, incl. VAT)	£10,850	€12,807	+2%
Oltre RC SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter	Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)	€12,600	€12,600	cheapest
	UK (GBP, incl. VAT)	£10,850	€12,807	+2%
Oltre RC frameset	Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)	€5,500	€5,500	cheapest
	UK (GBP, incl. VAT)	£4,730	€5,583	+2%

Building up the Oltre RC frameset

Included: Headset, Seatpost.

Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Saddle, Pedals.

Aero tests

Tests that measured the Oltre RC against other bikes under the same conditions. Lower is faster.

Wind tunnel tested: 12 aero bikes (Cyclingnews Labs)

Cyclingnews, 2025-09 (1 year ago) · Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub wind tunnel, UK · 40 km/h · yaw -15° to +15° in 5° steps (7 angles), weighted average using Nathan Barry's 2018 real-world yaw distribution

Wind tunnel tested: 12 aero bikes (Cyclingnews Labs): CdA by bike, fastest first
#	Bike	CdA	Gap to fastest
1	Cervélo S5SRAM Red AXS XPLR 1x	0.3318 m²	fastest
2	Factor PrototypePre-production UCI-legal prototype	0.3319 m²	+0.0001 m²
3	Colnago Y1Rs	0.3363 m²	+0.0045 m²
4	DARE Velocity Ace-AFO	0.3387 m²	+0.0069 m²
5	Ridley Noah Fast 3.0Shimano Ultegra Di2	0.3393 m²	+0.0075 m²
6	Van Rysel RCR-FShimano Dura-Ace Di2	0.3404 m²	+0.0086 m²
7	Cube Litening Aero C:68XShimano Ultegra Di2	0.3406 m²	+0.0088 m²
8	Elves Falath EXP	0.3407 m²	+0.0089 m²
9	Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro (prototype)Pre-production prototype	0.3410 m²	+0.0092 m²
10	Scott Foil RCFoil RC Pro spec, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2	0.3421 m²	+0.0103 m²
11	Merida Reacto 9000Previous-generation Reacto, Ultegra Di2	0.3425 m²	+0.0107 m²
12	Bianchi Oltre RC	0.3466 m²	+0.0148 m²
13	Trek Emonda ALR (2015)Baseline: rim brakes, shallow wheels, external cables	0.3653 m²	+0.0335 m²

Ownership checklist

1 of 3 known checks pass, 1 not published by Bianchi. Why these checks

✕
Threaded bottom bracket
PressFit 86.5 x 41
?
UDH derailleur hanger
✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
✕
Works with mechanical shifting

Oltre RC geometry

Bianchi Oltre RC geometry
	47	50	53	55	57	59
Stack	470 mm18.5″	478 mm18.8″	504 mm19.8″	520 mm20.5″	536 mm21.1″	555 mm21.9″
Reach	385 mm15.2″	392 mm15.4″	393 mm15.5″	397 mm15.6″	402 mm15.8″	406 mm16″
Seat tube angle	74.5°	74.5°	74°	73.5°	73.5°	73°
Head tube angle	70.5°	71.5°	72°	72.5°	73°	73°
Head tube length	83 mm3.3″	88 mm3.5″	103 mm4.1″	118 mm4.6″	133 mm5.2″	153 mm6″
Effective top tube	515 mm20.3″	525 mm20.7″	536 mm21.1″	550 mm21.7″	560 mm22″	575 mm22.6″
Seat tube length	450 mm17.7″	480 mm18.9″	510 mm20.1″	530 mm20.9″	550 mm21.7″	570 mm22.4″
Chainstay	410 mm16.1″	410 mm16.1″	410 mm16.1″	410 mm16.1″	412 mm16.2″	412 mm16.2″
Wheelbase	982 mm38.7″	983 mm38.7″	984 mm38.7″	988 mm38.9″	996 mm39.2″	1,005 mm39.6″
BB drop	58 mm2.3″	58 mm2.3″	68 mm2.7″	68 mm2.7″	68 mm2.7″	68 mm2.7″
Fork length	368 mm14.5″	368 mm14.5″	368 mm14.5″	368 mm14.5″	368 mm14.5″	368 mm14.5″
Fork offset	43 mm1.7″	43 mm1.7″	43 mm1.7″	43 mm1.7″	43 mm1.7″	43 mm1.7″
Front centre	579 mm22.8″	581 mm22.9″	582 mm22.9″	588 mm23.1″	593 mm23.3″	603 mm23.7″
Wheel size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Crank length	165 mm6.5″	165 mm6.5″	170 mm6.7″	170 mm6.7″	172.5 mm6.8″	172.5 mm6.8″
Stem length	90 mm3.5″	90 mm3.5″	100 mm3.9″	110 mm4.3″	110 mm4.3″	120 mm4.7″
Handlebar width	400 mm15.7″	400 mm15.7″	420 mm16.5″	420 mm16.5″	420 mm16.5″	440 mm17.3″
Handlebar reach	80 mm3.1″	80 mm3.1″	80 mm3.1″	80 mm3.1″	80 mm3.1″	80 mm3.1″
Handlebar drop	125 mm4.9″	125 mm4.9″	125 mm4.9″	125 mm4.9″	125 mm4.9″	125 mm4.9″

Side view

Bianchi Oltre RC

Drawn to scale (how to read it).

Bianchi Oltre RC · 53

How the geometry rides

The Oltre RC in size 53 against the middle size of 65 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).

Wheelbase984 mm38.7″
shortestlonger than 42% of 65 bikeslongest
Front centre582 mm22.9″
shortestlonger than 34% of 29 bikeslongest
Chainstay410 mm16.1″
shortestlonger than 63% of 73 bikeslongest

Compare on the stack & reach chart

Good to know

Aerodynamics
Bianchi says the Air Deflectors and the cockpit's central opening work together: the deflectors lower the pressure behind the head tube, and the cockpit creates low-pressure vortices aimed at the rider's legs.
Source
Compatibility
At launch Bianchi gave all Oltre frames official clearance for 700 x 30c tyres, which the 2026 builds use.
Source
History
Bianchi unveiled the Oltre range, led by the Oltre RC, on 18 October 2022, with bikes available from November 2022. It replaced the Oltre XR4 as Bianchi's top aero bike, with complete RC builds from €13,800 at launch.
Source
Versions
Bianchi still lists the previous spec at the same €12,600: Red AXS E1 with power meter (YUB20) and Dura-Ace Di2 (YUB21), with Reparto Corse SPB 50/65 mm wheels, Pirelli P Zero Race SL 28 mm tyres and a Bianchi RC139 saddle, in Metallic Celeste or Carbon/Metallic Celeste.
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Versions
The limited Oltre RC Founder Edition (€21,885, £18,821) has Dura-Ace Di2 with a THM Clavicula SE power meter crank, Scope Artech 6.A 65 mm wheels, Carbon-Ti rotors and chainrings and a Fizik Vento Argo 00 Adaptive saddle. A 2026 Team Replica in Bahrain colours (Dura-Ace Di2 with an Elilee power meter crank and Vision Metron 60 RS wheels) is listed without a price and out of stock.
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Oltre RC FAQ

How much does the Bianchi Oltre RC cost?+

Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €5,500–€12,600 / £4,730–£10,850 across 3 listed builds and framesets: Oltre RC Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (4iiii power meter), Oltre RC SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter and Oltre RC frameset.

How much does the Bianchi Oltre RC weigh?+

The frame weighs 915 g (32.3 oz) (Claimed weights at launch for a size 55 frame, as reported by BikeRadar; bianchi.com doesn't list a weight).

What sizes does the Bianchi Oltre RC come in?+

6 sizes: 47, 50, 53, 55, 57 and 59.

What is the tire clearance of the Bianchi Oltre RC?+

Up to 30 mm tires on 700c wheels.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Bianchi Oltre RC?+

Drivetrain compatibility: Electronic groupsets only; built with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and SRAM Red AXS E1. Mechanical groupsets are not supported. Bottom bracket: PressFit 86.5 x 41.

What builds of the Bianchi Oltre RC are available?+

Oltre RC Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (4iiii power meter): Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200; Oltre RC SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter: SRAM Red AXS E1.

What warranty does the Bianchi Oltre RC frame have?+

Lifetime conventional warranty on the frame for the first owner (Oltre models from model year 2023, bought new from an authorised retailer from 1 August 2025 and registered), on top of the legal warranty; otherwise Bianchi's standard five-year warranty

Is the Bianchi Oltre RC aerodynamic?+

17 W less than the Oltre XR4 at 50 km/h, or 45 seconds over 40 km at a steady 250 W (Bianchi wind-tunnel data against its own Oltre XR4) (Wind tunnel, compared with the Oltre XR4)

Sources

Bianchi Oltre RC data last updated 2026-10-06 · How the data is checked ·