New for the 2025 season! Aerodynamic performance, low weight, and off-road capabilities. These are the characteristics of the revamped Impulso family, which includes the RC, Pro, and Comp versions. All types of users will find something to suit their needs.
The new Impulso family is Bianchi's answer for those who seek speed on all types of roads—from hard-packed dirt to loose gravel, to the occasional paved section or asphalt. A gravel bike fully prepared to race.
Bianchi Impulso RC – Ready to win
The new Impulso frame platform leverages the aerodynamic advantages applied during the development of the Oltre RC and Specialissima. To maximize performance, the fork is integrated with the head tube, while the specially designed aerodynamic RC wheels make the Impulso one of the most aerodynamic gravel bikes in its category.
Just like with the top models in their road bike lineup, Bianchi has paid special attention to the components that are an integral part of the bike system and its overall performance. The Impulso RC is equipped with a pair of RC43 wheels with a 43mm profile, 25mm internal width, and a 3K carbon finish.
Reparto Corse has provided the new Impulso RC with an upgraded, stiffer, integrated cockpit for precise handling. The 16° bend on the handlebars gives the rider extra control on technical downhill sections, while the extremely lightweight carbon fiber construction has reduced the weight of the handlebars to just 340g.
The drivetrain is handled by the electric single-chainring Sram RED AXS group set. Thanks to this, the total weight of the bike is just over 8 kg (for size M).
The top-tier model, designed for professionals, Impulso RC, will be available in Celeste with a metallic sheen, combined with accents in the iconic CK16 Celeste color.
Brake pads material | resin (semi-metallic) |
Material | Carbon |
Frame | IMPULSO RC Disc Brake Specification: Flat Mount 140/160 Bottom Braket Standard: PressFit 86.5 X Ø41 Rear Axle: thru12 OLD (Over-Locknut-Dimension): 142 mm Front Derailleur: Brazed-on Type Rear Derailleur: SRAM UDH Hanger type |
Fork | Bianchi Impulso Integrated Fork Disc Brake Specification: Flat Mount 140/160 Front Axle: thru12 OLD (Over-Locknut-Dimension): 100 mm Tire Clearance: ETRTO 622-42mm Steer tube Diameter: 1 1/8" Material: Epoxy - HM-HS Carbon Fiber Composite |
Rear derailleur | Sram RED XPLR AXS |
Front derailleur | Sram Force AXS |
Shifters | Sram RED AXS HRD Shift System |
Crankset | RED XPLR power meter Crank Length: 170mm-XS(47)-SM(51), 172.5mm-MD(55)-LG(58), 175mm-XL(61) |
Cassette | Sram RED XPLR XG-1391, 10-46T Driver Body Interface: XDR |
Handlebars | Reparto Corse AeroFlare Flare: 16° Drop: 120mm Reach 80mm Steerer Interface Diameter: 1 1/8 inch, HandleBar Sizes: 90/400-SX(47) ; 100/400-SM(51); 110/420-MD(55)-LG(58); 120/440-XL(61) Material: HM-HS Carbon Fiber Composite |
Tires | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel RC, 700 x 40c, 60TPI- TLR, Folding, Tan sidewall |
Wheels | Reparto Corse 43G Ceramitech |
Disc brakes | Sram RED Pad Type: Steel-Backed Organic |
Chain | Sram RED Flattop, PowerLock D1, Silver |
Bottom bracket | Sram DUB PressFit Road Wide 86.5 X Ø41 |
Handlebar tape | Bianchi Arrow 2.5mm thickness, full black |
Weight | 8,1 |
Headset | Bianchi Custom Acros ICR (Internal Cable Rounting) |
Brakes rotors | Sram Paceline X Rotor Hub Interface: Centerlock Rotor Diameter: 160 mm |
Axle | Rear Axle: thru12 OLD / Front Axle: thru12 OLD |
Tubeless | yes |
Drivetrain | Sram Red |
Number of gears | 1x13 |
Wheel diameter | 700C |
Brake type | Kotúčové |
Derailleur hanger material | kevlar |
Rim material | carbon |