日常使いにフォーカスしたタフなクロスバイク「Bianchi C-SPORT1.2024」

"Bianchi C-SPORT1.2024" - A tough cross bike focused on daily use

September 9, 2024

The "C-SPORT 1 (C Sport)" is Bianchi's most affordable cross bike model for everyday urban use.

While it's an entry-level cross bike, it's designed with consideration for beginners to enjoy it casually, adopting many Shimano parts with low maintenance risk to suit hard daily use ◎.

Compared to popular cross bikes, it uses wider tires, offering excellent cushioning and grip, and meticulous attention has been paid to ride comfort and control. Additionally, the frame design enhances riding performance.

It's a cross bike produced by a top brand!

- Table of Contents -

"About the model, price, and size"
"About frame performance"
"About parts configuration"
"C Sport 1 Summary"

2024.Bianchi C-SPORT 1

【Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price】¥76,780 (tax included)
【Colors (3 total)】CELESTE CK16/DARK TURQUOISE FULL GLOSSY, ROCKS SAND MATT/BLACK GLOSSY, White Sand/Metal Logo
【Sizes (目安身長)】43 (158-168cm), 47 (165-177cm), 51 (175-182cm), 55 (178-190cm), 59 (185-192cm)

About C-Sport 1 Frame Performance

The C-SPORT 1 frame uses the most popular aluminum frame among cross bikes.

Frame Geometry

Frame Size	430	470	510	550	590
HA	70	71	71.5	72
SA	75	74.5	73.5	73
TT	525	545	565	585
HT	125	135	155	185
FC	-	-	-	-
RC	465	460	460	460
BB	68	68	68	68
FO	-	-	-	-
WB	-	-	-	-
SH	-	-	-	-
SK	-	-	-	-
RH	-	-	-	-
Recommended Height	158-168cm	165-177cm	175-182cm	178-190cm	185-192cm

The frame geometry also chooses a popular design for a cross bike. The design offers a balanced blend of control and riding performance ◎.

While the head tube length might seem a bit short, the balance is achieved through the steerer tube length and stem angle, allowing for an upright riding position adjustment ◎.

The rear triangle features dropped seatstays to make it compact, designed to improve responsiveness when pedaling and enhance vibration absorption to the seat ◎.

The C-SPORT series focuses on durability for riders who use it daily. Therefore, it feels slightly heavier compared to cross bikes in the same price range.

This model is designed to compensate for that weight through frame design, so it doesn't sacrifice riding performance.

It feels lighter to ride than it does to lift!

Cables are internally routed to minimize maintenance risks.

In addition to bottle cages, it also features mounting points for carriers and mudguards.

It also comes with mounting points for a stable center stand ◎.

These highly expandable specifications are a welcome feature for daily riders!

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About C-Sport 1 Parts Configuration

The C-SPORT 1 comes with a Shimano 3x8 speed as its basic specification.

It's a welcome point that even the crank is made by Shimano ◎.

The brakes are TEKTRO V-brakes.

The C-SPORT series also includes the "C-SPORT 2" model with hydraulic disc brakes, so if you want better braking performance, check that one out too!

And the tires are a slightly wider 700x38c for a cross bike.

38c is just a little wider than the tires on a light vehicle (a so-called "mamachari"). For those accustomed to light vehicles, this width feels reassuring.

My personal recommendation is that the C-SPORT1 uses Shimano wheel hubs (axles)!

Many daily-use cross bikes are ridden in the rain. Models with inexpensive hubs tend to degrade quickly, leading to a significant decrease in riding performance. On the other hand, Shimano hubs degrade much slower and maintain riding performance reliably!

Compared to popular cross bikes, the C-SPORT1 incorporating many Shimano parts is a great advantage for daily riders who use their bikes extensively!

Specifications

Tire Size	700c
Speeds	3×8speed
Pedals	Included
Specs	Frame	C-SPORT GENT ALU FRAME V-BRAKE OLD135mm
	Fork	ALLOY 1-1/8 V-BRAKE
	Crankset	Shimano FC-TY301 42/3424T, 170mm: 41-53, 175mm:55
	BB	Chinhaur AXLE: 122MM(D-NL), SHELL: BSA 68MM
	F Derailleur	Shimano FD-TY600-L3
	R Derailleur	Shimano RD-M360-l
	Shifters	Shimano ST-EF500
	Cassette	-
	Brake Levers	included
	Brakes	Tektro RX1 Mini V-Brake
	Tires	700x38c ,TPI30,
	Wheels	HUB Front：Shimano HB-TX500QR HUB Rear：Shimano FH-TX5008-QR O.L.D. 135mm RIMS：Alex Rim AT470 v-brake version, alloy, 700c 622x17 32H
	Handlebar	Velomann MTB11AFS Alloy 6061 DB, 580mm, flat bar, 9° bend, 31,8mm
	Stem	Velomann ST69A 3D forged 6061 Alloy, 12° 31,8mm 28,6mm, 70mm: 43, 100mm: 47-51, 120mm: 55
	Headset	NO.8B / ZS4D 1-1/8"
	Saddle	Velomann 2087HRN
	Seatpost	Velomann SP02.1 Alloy shaft AL6061, alloy head, 15mm offset, 31,6mm, 350mm

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2024.Bianchi C-SPORT1 Summary

Frame geometry suitable for daily use without excess.
Frame design that balances durability and riding performance.
Wider tires provide excellent stability and cushioning.
Reduces maintenance risk by incorporating many Shimano components.

Considering that the market price for V-brake equipped cross bikes suitable for daily use is around 60,000 to 70,000 yen, this might feel a bit pricey.

However, from the parts configuration to the frame design, this model is meticulously designed with the necessary specifications for everyday riders.

When you also consider the brand power of Bianchi, it's certainly not an overpriced bike!

Please consider it!

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