Oltre RC/Pro/Comp

road4500–15000 EUR

Origin

The current Oltre is Bianchi's 'hyperbike' aero flagship, launched in 2022 by the Reparto Corse race department in Treviglio, Italy, as the radical successor to the Grand-Tour-winning Oltre XR4. Its signature feature is the patent-pending Air Deflector — F1-inspired vent cutouts beside the head tube that channel low-pressure airflow around the rider, claimed to save 17 watts at 50 km/h versus the XR4. The line is split into three tiers: the flagship RC (lightest, stiffest, electronic-only, no Countervail), the mid Pro (adds Bianchi CV / Countervail vibration damping for comfort), and the more attainable Comp (standard layup, no Air Deflectors). All share the same Celeste-painted aero silhouette and aggressive race geometry.

Specifications

Frame: Carbon aero monocoque, Reparto Corse. RC = high-modulus carbon, no Countervail (915g, size 55); Pro = carbon with Countervail vibration-damping (965g); Comp = standard carbon layup, no Air Deflectors. All electronic-drivetrain-only frames with patent-pending Air Deflectors (RC/Pro), PressFit BB, thru-axle 12x142mm
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Electronic only. RC: SRAM Red eTap AXS / Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 Di2 / Campagnolo Super Record EPS (12-speed). Pro: SRAM Force AXS / Shimano Ultegra Di2. Comp: Shimano 105 Di2
Brakes: Hydraulic disc, flat-mount calipers (groupset-matched: SRAM / Shimano / Campagnolo)
Wheels: Reparto Corse carbon, tubeless-ready, 21mm internal width. RC: RC50 SPB Tech front (50mm) + RC65 SPBTech rear (65mm), ~1,540g/set claimed; Pro/Comp: Reparto Corse 50mm carbon

The verdict

+Strengths

Class-leading aerodynamics — patent-pending Air Deflectors and vented cockpit, claimed 17W saved at 50 km/h vs the Oltre XR4 (~45s over 40km at 250W)
Exceptional power transfer and acceleration — stiff bottom bracket and chunky chainstays put every watt into forward drive, seated or sprinting
Outstanding high-speed stability — long 410mm chainstays keep it planted and composed even north of 70 km/h
Sharp, race-bred handling — testers carried more corner speed than on rival aero bikes, excels on flats, rollers and descents
Tiered lineup covers budgets — RC for raw speed, Pro adds Countervail comfort, Comp brings the aero shape to a more attainable price

−Weaknesses

Punishingly firm ride — RC has no Countervail at all and even the Pro stays 'pretty firm', so road buzz reaches the rider
Poor climber — heavy for the category (RC 6.85kg claimed, Pro ~7.3kg/8.2kg measured), a liability on steep grades
Extreme price — flagship RC builds reach ~€15,000, sticker shock even for the segment
Air Deflectors are UCI-illegal — the headline aero feature must be removed for sanctioned racing
Uncompromising and demanding — aggressive geometry needs a pro bike fit, no integrated bottle mounts, electronic-only frame with no mechanical/rim-brake option

Who it’s for

This bike is best suited for competitive road cyclists and racers who prioritize aerodynamic performance, stiffness, and cutting-edge technology for speed on flat and rolling terrain.