sold

Due to a new full susser and lack of riding time I'm offering this up.
All parts 2020 or newer only the crank arms, cassette and rear mech came over from my previous XC bike.

Frame-2018 Bianchi Methanol SL bought 2020 on sale RRP on these is nuts. 1100g frame with Titanium Mesh rock plate in the carbon under the downtube with AMS frame protection fitted on top of that.
Forks- 2021 Rock Shox Reba 29 with custom retro slik graphics decals
Bar/stem- FSA K-force carbon flat bar 680mm and FSA-20° stem with carbon faceplate. Gold TI top cap & bolt,lizard skin DSP grips
Saddle/post- Race Face Aeffect dropper with Wolf tooth lever upgrade and prologo nago X10 ti rox saddle
Brakes- Hope Tech 3 X2's recent pads 160mm Sram centerline X 2 piece Rotors
Shifter- 2020 Nos XX Gripshift
Cassette-XX 10sp 11-36 the really light one piece CNC expensive one
Chain- KMC 10SL Gold is recent
Cranks- Sram XX carbon 175 32t recent Sram PF30 BB
Mech- Sram X9 recent jockey wheels
Headset-Cane creek C40 with new bearings just fitted
Wheels/Tyres- Knight 29XC carbon on DT 240 Ratchet DT DB comps 142-12 R 100-12F
Schwalbe Racing Ralph/Ray TLE Addix Evo tan wall 2.35
I've used a fork shim kit to reduce to 12 mm as both my pairs of nice wheels are 12mm just unscrew them for 15 mm both 12&15 mm axles are included.
£1200 or £700 without wheels but tyres and rotors are inc.
No pedals
Same frame as used by Fontana and Tempier on the Bianchi Countervail team until 2019 very light and fast. Not too many of these about and often get nice bike comments. I wish I had the time to ride it more. If you like your off-road bikes racey this is an absolute weapon. Total build cost was close to 4k but I know that doesn't mean shit in 2024
In Brighton for test rides with wheels and collection but open to posting

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This is very cool. Two sizes too small for me, but GLWS.

Going over it this is the only mark I've found on the whole frame. On the TT and tiny so the frame is in 9.9/10 condition. The cassette is showing signs of wear but plenty life left as these are one piece CNC and last ages and the lower headset bearing doesn't feel like new but I'll clean and re-grease these are available separately for about £16 if needed. Everything else is in really nice condition and working perfectly. Test rides and close up inspection welcomed. I'm minutes away from farm tracks, Egrets way gravel and the SDW for a decent blast on a test ride.

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A long shot but I'm also looking for some nice Carbon boost XC/Light trail wheels so I'd be up for trading this bike without the Knight wheelset for some nice down country hoops.

I normally hate Bianchi but this is pretty neat. I've sent it to my missus for consideration (ie. whether she likes the colour or not). To be honest, I'm trying to get her to ride my Stanton though so I don't have to buy another bike.

Her: "That's a nice bike"
Me: "Does sale include flamingos?"

I like the colour but when I ordered Green I was expecting Bianchi Celeste rather than Olive and Pistachio which I guess is still kinda Italian. The Flamingos aren't included but I can switch out the saddle for a new Nukeproof Sam Hill which may be a more lady parts friendly perch. The Nago is pretty lightweight but quite narrow and firm

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The lower headset bearing actually felt worse for a clean and re-grease today so I'll get a new one in there asap. I also found a Ti stem top cap bolt which has saved 4g so will make this loads faster and the wheelset comes with a spare XD freehub for options.....

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New bearings in headset today cost £42 and picked up a bike box so can post if required

And new ESI Racers edge grips arriving Monday as the lizard skins are looking a little worn