The Bianchi Volpe, “The Fox” in English.

The Volpe melds the responsive handling of a road bike with the durability of a cyclocross bike. A variety of surfaces and conditions can be conquered thanks to generous tire clearance and proven components. 

Steel tubing is heralded as the best value for bike construction when it comes to strength and vibration damping. Our exclusive TIG welded, Chromolite steel frame and fork provide a smooth and stable ride on or off paved surfaces.

Whether you’re navigating your region’s rail trail network or working on your Super Randonneur achievement, the need for comfort is paramount. The Volpe features a relaxed head tube angle that is a bit slacker than a standard performance road bike, providing greater control in crosswinds. The Volpe’s chainstays have been stretched out while its bottom bracket has been lowered over a typical cyclocross model. Longer and lower equates to faster and more stable over rough terrain. Front and rear eyelets and bosses permit the use of fenders, racks, and panniers to tailor the Volpe to your riding requirements.

This is basically the geared version of my Bianchi San Jose that was stolen last year. These 2000s Bianchi’s are some of the hardest to find nowadays. Designed by Sky Yaeger, this, the San Jose and the Pista were some of the most desirable trusty, high quality but affordable bicycles in the mid 2000s.

I have modified it with much lighter wheels. Ritchey Zeta Classics (it’s so hard to find silver allow wheels nowadays). A vintage Dura Ace drive train and Thomson stems and seat post. The bike now comes in at 20 lbs compared to when I first got it at 26lbs. Big difference and can keep up on most group rides even though it was never meant to be that kind of bike!