2011 brings a face lift to our outgoing Cross-Terrain category. Renamed- Turismo, the bikes have received a fresh update, from the frame's tubing design down to the graphics.
The first thing that caught my eye on the Cortina, aside from the Italian Red paint, were the gold-leaf lettering on the frame. The top tube is hydro-formed and slightly arced with a structural triangular crease along the bottom of the tubing. This is a very sharp bike for $399.99 USD.
And yes, there are double walled rims on ALL the 2011 Turismo bikes. Even at this price level, it's about a quality ride, not building the cheapest bike for the money.
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Hi, I have been looking around for a Bianchi and it seems that the 2010 models are mostly gone. Any idea when the 2011 models will become available? Thanks.
Hi, any idea when the 2011 Bianchis will be available at their dealers? Thanks.
The 2011 Cortina and Turismo are in the warehouse now. Iseos are expected late September.
Enjoy!
Great; many thanks. I'm thinking of getting a Via Nirone 7 105 or the Imola, but I guess they'll be in shops soon as well.
Imolas are in the warehouse too! VN 105 for 2011 are dyno-mite and rolling in by the end of Sept. Both bikes are stellar yet purposeful in their own way.
2011 Imola= celeste paint
2011 VN 105= celeste paint
Yes the Queen's Green on both so you can't go wrong w/either.
Cheers!
Thanks for the info! I ended up buying a 2010 Imola from your friends at Proteus Bikes. It's a great ride.
Nice!
Thanks for support the LBS and best of miles ahead of you!
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