Bianchi’s 2013 Vacansoleil-DCM team bike

Bianchi today unveiled its new World Tour team Vacansoleil-DCM’s Oltre XR model for the 2013 season.

The Oltre XR is Bianchi’s monocoque carbon frame designed for racing and developed with Vacansoleil-DCM. Thanks to the combination of UMS40 and CN60 Ultra High Modulus carbon fibers, the Oltre XR weighs 30g less than last year’s model while still increasing rigidity a claimed 20 percent.

A 55cm frame weighs a claimed 895g.

The bike features internal cable routing, the look of an integrated seatmast with the functionality of a seatpost, and ultrathin seat stays for comfort.

Aesthetically, the bike blends Bianchi’s trademark celeste with Vacansoleil’s blue and yellow.

Team Vacansoleil-DCM will race the bike with 2013 Campagnolo Super Record EPS groups built with FSA K-Force cranks and SL-K brakes.

Here are the complete specs of the 2013 Vacansoleil-DCM Oltre XR team bike:

• Frame: Bianchi HoC “Oltre XR” Carbon
• Fork: Bianchi Oltre HoC Full Carbon 1.5″>1.1/8″               
• Seatpost: Bianchi Oltre Full Carbon Aero
• Crankset: FSA K-Force Light BB386 EVO Carbon 53/39
• Bottom bracket: FSA BB30
• Brakes: FSA SL-K 
• Headset: FSA Orbit 1 1/8″ – 1.5″
• Stem: FSA Plasma Compact Integrated
• Handlebar: FSA Plasma Compact Integrated
• Saddle: Selle San Marco Regale
• Grips: Lizard Skins Celeste Bianchi color
• Wheels: Fast Forward F6r carbon
• Tires: Vredestein Fortezza Pro TriComp
• Shifters: Campagnolo Super Record  EPS 11sp
• Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record  EPS 11sp
• Front derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record  EPS 11sp
• Cassette: Campagnolo Super Record 11sp
• Chain: KMC XL 11sp
• Bottles: Elite Corsa Team
• Cages: Elite Sior Mio carbon
• Pedals: Look Keo Blade
• Power meter: Cycleops PowerTap system