Bianchi has had a reputation for making performance bikes for a long time. With the Bianchi Infinito CV Disc, comfort now forms part of the equation too. You can find out more about how this concept performed in our group test and what it’s all got to do with NASA here.

For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: The best road bike of 2020 – 13 high-carat road bikes in review

The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc has been designed with longer tours in mind where comfort has to play a more significant role. Like other Bianchi models, for example the Oltre XR4 Disc (click for review), the company’s Countervail technology comes to play here too. This is an intrinsic part of the frame, with a visco-elastic resin used in the carbon layup that absorbs high-frequency vibrations from the road. According to Bianchi, the same resin has seen applications with NASA and the aerospace industry. The full carbon fork is shaped aerodynamically and designed with a 12×100 mm thru axle and a tapered steerer. The fully integrated Flat Mount disc brakes are compatible with both 140 and 160 mm rotors and cables are routed internally in the frame.

The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc in detail

Our size 57 test bike weighs 7.52 kg, comes equipped with a Shimano DURA-ACE Di2 groupset and Fulcrum Racing 418 Disc wheels. Thanks to the tire clearances, you’ll be able to fit up to 32 mm rubber, leaving the Vittoria Rubino Pro 700 x 28C tires with plenty of room. Together with the Reparto Corse cockpit components and the 20 mm offset Infinito carbon seatpost, the total price for this Italian racer comes to € 8,490.