Bianchi launches two new colourways for flagship Oltre RC aero bike | Bianchi

Bianchi has revealed its vision for the aesthetic future of the pioneering Oltre RC, launching this Thursday 1 August. Both colourways employ the renewed graphic scheme, with a dominant colour and an accent stripe from the head tube. Each also bears the Reparto Corse logo on the non-drive side of the down tube – a reminder that the Oltre RC emerged from the company’s racing division. 

 The first of the new palettes (ZE code) is a contemporary retelling of the brand’s iconic celeste. It combines the original CK16 tone with a sophisticated metallicised version of the legendary pigment. This fusion of the essential and the avant garde is amplified by a full glossy finish, which brings into sharper relief the contrast between the two.

With the Metallic Celeste colourway, Bianchi speaks to the long-standing admirers of the brand, while also broadening the appeal of its historic shade.

The second, black, colourway (ZW code) is a futuristic interpretation combining black, exposed raw carbon fibre with the aforementioned metallic celeste. The high-tech appearance mirrors the advanced performance features of the Oltre RC, with the naked constructive material serving to take the viewer into the frame. The reduced paint on the frame also serves to lighten the overall weight (60 gr +/- 5% less than the celeste version).

The Black Carbon UD colourway speaks to those riders inspired by performance. A matt finish is used to emphasise the technical complexity of the bike.

 Both dynamic colourways will be introduced on 1 August and immediately available to order. The Oltre RC is the aero bike used by Arkéa-B&B Hotels, who won stage two of the Tour de France last month through Kévin Vauquelin. 

 The two new Oltre RC color are available and can be ordered, also as frame/handlebar kit only, starting from Thursday, August 1st, with the following suggested prices to the public: