Choosing Your Next Bianchi Bike: a Guide
Whether you're commuting daily to work or enjoying weekend excursions along the local trails, you want to be comfortable on your bicycle. When you're choosing a new or used Bianchi bike, it's worth considering what you need the bike for, what material you'd prefer and your price range before making a purchase on eBay.
Which specific type of Bianchi bike should you look for?Bianchi is an Italian bicycle company especially well-known for their road bikes. Thus, a large portion of new and used Bianchi bikes are road bikes. However, they also make mountain bikes, commuter, and general bikes. Below is a breakdown of the types of bikes made by this manufacturer so that you can choose which suits your needs.
- Touring road bikes - Most road bikes are somewhat aerodynamic, but touring ride bikes are designed for the non-racing rider who enjoys longer rides for fun. Instead of emphasizing aerodynamics at the expense of comfort, these bikes are meant to help riders enjoy their time in the saddle.
- Racing road bikes - These road bikes are built for speed. With the higher-end ones being made of all carbon, racing bikes are both lightweight and aerodynamic.
- Fixed-gear road bikes - Fixed-gear road bikes offer a simpler system, especially for those who live in flat areas.
- Mountain bikes - Bianchi offers a few mountain bike models for those who prefer riding on trails.
- Cyclocross bikes - These bikes are essentially a hybrid road-mountain bike. They have drop handlebars like road bikes but wider tires and a frame designed to ride over rough terrain. One well-known cyclocross bike is the Concept.
Bianchi bikes come in three different materials: carbon, aluminum, and steel. Which material is right for you will depend on your budget as well as on how you want to use the bike.
- Carbon - Carbon fiber bikes are very light, which makes long rides considerably easier. However, carbon is also the most expensive bike material.
- Aluminum - Aluminum is lighter than steel but heavier than carbon. If you aren't looking to spend a lot but want a relatively lightweight bike, an aluminum frame may be good for you.
- Steel - Steel frames are durable, but they are also extremely heavy.
Buying a Bianchi Verona Acera 2012 men's bike or other model on eBay may save some time and money, but there are a few things you should keep in mind before making your purchase:
- Know your size - Knowing your bike size is important. Most sellers will provide basic size measurements, reach measurements, and more. If you are unsure about measurements, please consult the manufacturer website.
- Know your price range - eBay offers several new and preowned models for each price range, so narrowing this down may help you streamline your search.