Last Updated on 30 September 2023 by Cycloscope
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Allroad Review [2022] – A Speed-Loving Gravel Bike
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Sora VS 105 VS Claris VS GRX400
Max tire clearance, wheel size, weight, drive train & gears, specs
Cheap gravel bike under 1000$
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| Fork | Bianchi Carbon Disc, Thruaxle 12x100mm |
|---|---|
| Max Tire-Clearance | 40mm (1.57″) |
| Gears | 50x34T/11-34T |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disk |
| Wheel Size | 700c / 29″ |
| Weight | 9.7kg (M-Size) |
| Price | from $950 to $2,000 |
From legendary Italian brand Bianchi, the Via Nirone 7 is one of the best budget gravel bikes available for under 1000$. The name comes from the address of Bianchi’s first workshop in Milan, Via Nirone 7 indeed.
A responsive and rigid frame in triple-butted 6061-series aluminum throughout with hydroformed sections is complemented by a carbon fork, of course designed for disk brakes.
Driven by a Shimano Tiagra groupset, it gives the rider 20 gears with a 50x34T chainring and a classic 11-34T cassette, a very standard range of gears.
This gravel-road bike is designed for mid to long-distance rides, the wheelbase is long enough to ensure comfort and light load handling, but the geometry is still pretty performative, with a relatively low rider position, a short and reactive fork rake. Moreover, the Bianchi Via Nirone is quite lightweight at only 9.7kg (full built, M-Size).
The fork is built using K-Vid technology, kevlar inserts are interwoven into the fork to eliminate and filter the vibrations coming from the road surface. This is supposed to improve comfort on longer rides, making riding less tiring… and surprise, it actually works.
The maximum tire-clearance is 40mm (1.57″), enough to grind the thickest gravel – although still far from a proper Adventure Bike.
The Bianchi Via Nirone All Road 7 comes in 4 different builds:
- Via Nirone All Road 7 Sora
- Via Nirone All Road 7 105
- Via Nirone All Road 7 Claris
- Via Nirone All Road 7 GRX400
As it’s easy to get, they mostly differ for the Shimano group-set choice.
The Bianchi Via Nirone 7 is a great bike for those who want a well-balanced gravel bike able to perform well both on tar and off-road – without spending a fortune.
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 – Different Models Specs:
| Via Nirone 7 Sora | Via Nirone 7 – 105 | Via Nirone 7 Claris | Via Nirone 7 – GRX 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon w/Kevlar, 1.1/8″ | Bianchi full carbon w/Kvid, 1.1/8″ | Bianchi Alu/Carbon w/Kevlar, 1.1/8″ | Bianchi Carbon 1.1/8″, Disc, flat mount caliper, thru axle 12x100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-ES300 | Shimano SM-BBR60 | cartridge bottom bracket, BSA 68mm | Included w/crankset |
| Headset | Fsa NO.8B/ZS4D | Fsa NO.8B/ZS4D | Fsa NO.8B/ZS4D | Fsa NO.8B/ZS4D |
| Stem | Velomann ST182A, Alloy 6061 +/- 7 | Velomann, Alloy 6061 +/- 7° | Velomann ST182A, Alloy 6061 +/- 7° | Velomann Alloy 6061 +/- 7° |
| Handlebar | Velomann RA35A Compact, Flat | Velomann RA35A Compact, Flat | Velomann RA35A Compact, Flat | Velomann RA35A Compact, Flat |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Velomann 2075HRN | Velomann 2075HRN | Selle Royal Velomann 2075HRN | Velomann 2302HRN |
Groupset
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora RD-R3000 GS 9sp, Max 34T | Shimano 105 RD-R7000 GS 11sp | Shimano Claris RD-R2000 GS 8sp | Shimano GRX 400 RD-RX400 Shadow+ Design 10sp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora FD-R3000 | Shimano 105 FD-R7000-L | Shimano Claris FD-R2000 | Shimano GRX 400 FD-RX400 |
| Crank | Shimano FC-R345-L 50×34 Octalink | Shimano FC-RS510 50x34T | Shimano FC-RS200 50X34T | Shimano FC-RX600 46x30T |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora ST-R3000 2x9sp | Shimano 105 ST-R7000 2x11sp | Shimano Claris ST-R2000 2x8sp | Shimano GRX 400 ST-RX400 2x10sp |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG400-9 9sp, 11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32T | Shimano 105 CS-R7000, 11-12-13-14-16-18-20-22-25-28-32T | Shimano CS-HG200-8, 12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32T | Shimano CS-HG500-10, 11-13-15-17-19-21-23-26-30-34T |
| Chain | Kmc X9 9sp | Kmc X11-1 EPT finish, 11sp | Kmc Z8 8sp | Shimano CN-HG54 10sp |
| Brakes | Velomann VM476 | Shimano BR-R561-L | Velomann VM476 | Shimano BR-RX400 |
Wheels
| Rims | Velomann ABR-1 700C 622×17, 2-14H F/V | Shimano WH-RS100 | Velomann ABR-1 700C 622×17, 2-14H F/V | Velomann GD24 disc 622-21, tubeless ready |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubs | Formula RB-55 alloy | Formula RB-55 alloy | Formula RB-52 | Formula RXC-142S road disc |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro V 700×25 | Vittoria Zaffiro 700×25 | Vittoria Zaffiro V 700×25 | Kenda Happy Medium 700×35 |
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