Bianchi Sempre Ultegra (2011)

The Bianchi Sempre Ultegra (2011) is a racing bike designed for serious cyclists and road warriors. Released after the Sempre 105, the Sempre Ultegra upgrades from Campagnola shifters and deraileurs to higher quality Shimano ones instead.

This improved component group includes under bar tape cable routing, adjustment options for different hand sizes and bar bends, and a brake lever pivot that's much closer to the rider, which in turn provides for improved control. Also included is a spring tension adjuster, brake shoes with an adjustable toe-in and a redesigned arch that's designed to promote more linear braking. Like its predecessor, the Bianchi Ultegra hosts a newly designed Sempre Carbon NanoTech frameset that is far more stiff and sturdy than previous generations. But while strong, it’s also lightweight, and it comes with ultra thin seat stays designed to balance the stiffness with enhanced comfort.