As befits a true "cyclisti". And he would have been thrilled with the lightning-fast acceleration of the Methanol and the electronic lockout of the Magura fork. The only thing he would have had to do beforehand was to saw off the seat dome of his 8.8-kilo hardtail. The agile Methanol would also have required a firm hand on the handlebars from its forefather. Because the 2.0 Hutchinson tyres react allergically to damp roots and soft ground. But Bianchi would have spent the 23 rainy days in the Milan summer in his company to fine-tune the riding comfort. The lack of a seatpost and the stiff monocoque chassis mean that comfort is limited. On the other hand, the Cobalt 3 aluminium wheels with latex milk absorb vibrations like a sponge.
ConclusionThe stiff methanol in the Celeste look elevates cycling history to World Cup level. The seat dome can be replaced by a seat post.
PLUS Stiff frame, lightweight wheels, wireless lockout, seat dome can be sawn off and replaced with seatpost
MINUS Narrow tyres with low profile, less stiff wheels, warranty expires when used for racing
The alternative The rigid methanol frame with normal seatpost and Reba fork is available on the 29.4 SX for 3199 euros. In addition, a 2 x 10 groupset extends the range of use on the black Italo-Racer.
