Infinito

road2790–7990 EUR

Origin

The Bianchi Infinito launched around 2010 as the endurance/comfort pillar of Bianchi's road range, built for gran fondos and long days in the saddle. The 2013 Infinito CV spun off the Countervail vibration-cancelling layup into its own race-bred line, leaving 'Infinito' as the more attainable endurance model. For 2026 Bianchi completely redesigned the base Infinito into an all-road bike 'without limits': a new integrated carbon frame and fork, a 20%-lighter evolution of Countervail, down-tube internal storage, a zero-offset Countervail seatpost, and tire clearance jumped from 32mm to 40mm to make it genuinely gravel-capable. Build tiers run from a sub-€3,000 Shimano 105 Di2 standard model up to a 200-unit Paris-Roubaix Limited Edition. The result keeps the celeste endurance heritage while repositioning the Infinito as a do-everything road/light-gravel machine.

Specifications

Frame: Full carbon endurance/all-road frame (fully redesigned for 2026) with updated Countervail vibration-cancelling viscoelastic carbon layup (20% lighter than previous generation). Integrated frame+fork system claims a 12-watt aero gain over the prior model; embedded down-tube storage compartment for tools/CO2/wind jacket. 7 sizes (47–61).
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: 12-speed builds across tiers: Standard = Shimano 105 Di2 or mechanical 105; Pro = SRAM Force/Rival AXS or Shimano Ultegra/105 Di2; Launch/Paris-Roubaix Limited = Shimano Ultegra Di2 (4iiii power meter) or SRAM Force XPLR 1×13 AXS (gravel build).
Brakes: Hydraulic flat-mount disc brakes; standard builds use Shimano 105 hydraulic with Shimano RT54 160mm rotors.
Wheels: Build-dependent 700c: Pro/Launch get Bianchi RC 49R carbon (49mm profile, 25mm internal width, straight-pull Superwing spokes, hidden alloy nipples); Standard gets Bianchi B 49R alloy (J-bend spokes). Rated to ASTM 2 (light gravel) durability.

The verdict

+Strengths

Hugely versatile 2026 redesign — 40mm tire clearance turns an endurance road bike into a credible light-gravel/all-road machine
Updated Countervail carbon plus a flexing zero-offset seatpost deliver long-distance comfort and vibration damping
Practical touches rare on a road bike: hidden down-tube storage for tools, CO2 and a wind jacket
Claimed 12-watt aero gain from the integrated frame+fork while staying endurance-relaxed
Broad, accessible build range from sub-€3,000 105 Di2 up to a Paris-Roubaix Limited Edition; iconic Bianchi celeste heritage

−Weaknesses

More relaxed, upright geometry (higher stack, shorter reach, longer 422mm chainstays) trades away the racier handling of the old Infinito CV
Bianchi does not publish a complete-bike weight; the all-road frame and storage hardware likely add grams versus a pure climbing/race bike
Premium pricing — flagship builds reach ~€7,790–7,990, and 'gravel-ready' clearance still falls short of a dedicated gravel bike on rougher terrain
Heavy front-end integration and internal routing complicate fit adjustments and home maintenance
As an all-rounder it is a jack-of-all-trades: not as fast as an aero/race bike nor as capable as a true gravel rig at the extremes

Who it’s for

This bike is best suited for endurance riders, gran fondo enthusiasts, and anyone seeking exceptional comfort and stability for long rides without sacrificing performance.