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[Kevin Alexander]

I have a Bianchi Oltre XR1 Veloce and looking for new wheels, not sure which ones will fit my bike, is anyone able to help?

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Fast-Forward-F6C-Clincher-Road-Wheelset_92955.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Fast-Forward-F6R-Clincher-Road-Wheelset_72280.htm

My bike spec is below


Frame : HoC OLTRE XR1 carbon mechanical/electronic
Headset : Fsa Orbit C-40
Fork : Full Carbon HoC 1.5" - 1.1/8"
Shifters : Campagnolo Veloce
Rear Derailleur : Campagnolo Veloce
Front Derailleur : Campagnolo Veloce
Crankset : FSA Gossamer Pro 386 52/36
Bottom Bracket : BB-PF-6000
Chain : FSA Team Issue
Cassette : Campagnolo Centaur 12-27T
Brake : Campagnolo Veloce (dual pivot front+rear)
Wheelset : Vision Team 30 clincher
Tyre : Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick 700 x 25
Stem : Reparto Corse
Handlebar : Reparto Corse Compact
Tape : Bike Ribbon Cork
Seatpost : Oltre Full Carbon Aero
Saddle : San Marco Era Dynamic
Bottle Cage : Elite Paron
Water Bottle : Bianchi Hydra

 

[Apollonius]

They both will. The only thing you have to make sure of is that you buy the Campagnolo version not the Shimano.

It is quite likely that attempts to fit Shimano to a Bianchi will result in the frame crumbling to dust anyway. (Joke!)

Incidentally, that is one hell of an upgrade for one area of the bike. You are probably aware that a good 90% of the cost of your bike is in the frameset, and that the components are mostly "entry level", while the frame is elite. You might be better advised to think of upgrading more "evenly" and spread your money around a bit. If your BB30 is like mine was, then it will not last long if you go out in the rain at all, and the FSA chainset is a bit weighty. You might do better to spend the money on upgrading the groupset to carbon Athena and then you can go 11-speed. This would be either with your existing wheels or a less expensive upgrade - Zondas, maybe?

Just a thought.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

What is wrong with the existing wheels?

 

[Kevin Alexander]

Got money for wheels so thought I would do them first, and then the group set later on.

 

[Ajax Bay]

that is one hell of an upgrade for one area of the bike.

think of upgrading more "evenly" and spread your money around a bit

Plus one.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I'd go with the wheels and a lighter chainset.

Alternative view .... Keep the Bianchi as it is and spend the money on a Brompton .... Just sayin'

 

[Kevin Alexander]

Eh no thanks,

 

[Kevin Alexander]

They both will. The only thing you have to make sure of is that you buy the Campagnolo version not the Shimano.

It is quite likely that attempts to fit Shimano to a Bianchi will result in the frame crumbling to dust anyway. (Joke!)

Incidentally, that is one hell of an upgrade for one area of the bike. You are probably aware that a good 90% of the cost of your bike is in the frameset, and that the components are mostly "entry level", while the frame is elite. You might be better advised to think of upgrading more "evenly" and spread your money around a bit. If your BB30 is like mine was, then it will not last long if you go out in the rain at all, and the FSA chainset is a bit weighty. You might do better to spend the money on upgrading the groupset to carbon Athena and then you can go 11-speed. This would be either with your existing wheels or a less expensive upgrade - Zondas, maybe?

Just a thought.

Been thinking about this and wondered if it was this one you were meaning,

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/campa...ble-groupset?gclid=CJ_UjJzvwMwCFQUq0wodFa0H4Q

 

[Apollonius]

That offer from Ribble is fantastic value and would offer you 11 speed, a decent bottom bracket and a worthwhile upgrade for (comparatively) modest outlay. I would personally prefer the carbon version of Athena (which I have on my CV) but the alloy version is an upgrade from Veloce (which is also great - been riding my Veloce driven Sempre today).
How much is the carbon Athena?

 

[Kevin Alexander]

560 I think from Evans,

Thought the offer from Ribble was pretty good so tempted with it.

 

[boydj]

Personally. I'd go for handbuilt wheels from a good builder. Better wheels for less money, and built to a spec that suits you and the type of riding you do.