Robert Gesink's Bianchi Oltre XR4 Training Bike

While out at the Volta a Catalunya, Jon headed to the pro cyclist haven that is Girona. While there he happened to run into Lotto-Jumbo rider Robert Gesink returning from training. Gesink kindly allowed us to have a look at his training bike, check it out!
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Frame and forks: Bianchi Oltre XR4
Wheels: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 C40 Clincher
Tyres: Vittoria Corsa g+
Handlebars: Vision Metron 5D
Stem: Vision Metron 5D
Seatpost: Bianchi Oltre XR4
Saddle: Fi:zi'k Antares 00
Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2
Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Front Mech: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2
Rear Mech: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2
Chainset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Chainring size: 52/39
Powermeter: Pioneer Dual sided
Cassette: 11-28
Bike weight: 8.2kg, including spares, pump, clinchers
Saddle height: 82.5cm
Reach: 62cm
Bar width: 42cm
Stem length: 130mm
Crank length: 175mm
Tyre width: 25c
Finishing touches: FSA Celeste bar tape, customised tool roll, Lezyne mini pump, Tacx carbon Celeste bottle cages
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[@mrfailure93]

Nice to see a bike they actually use in the real world, more please!

[@benb1071]

More training bike videos! Nice to see a mini pump and a saddle bag on a pro's bike - more similar to what we're all actually riding.

[@JonCannings]

Ben B more to come!

[@spin2win721]

I’m feeling the training bike review. Something most of us can actually relate to.

[@nessuno5403]

Spin2 Win it's the same as the race bike, except for the tubular wheels for racing

[@pierrebonnet5321]

C'est magnifique. C'est beau comme ma GUZZI V 85 TT TRAVEL. Je désire faire l'achat d'un BIANCHI

[@brunocyclist]

Saddlebag, pump... great to see a real world bike! 👍

[@narcolonarcolo]

Nice to see a real world bike for a change

[@nessuno5403]

narcolonarcolo this is a race bike with clincher tyres, pump and saddle bag

[@danielczirjak4213]

One day I will have a proper celeste Bianchi, that is for sure. The most iconic bike - color comb for me. Lovely and legendary. 👍

[@fissionchips8840]

A simply perfect video.. I think it's about the eighth time I've watched it 😁 I luv my bianchi, she's never let me down but it never hurts to dream... Mmmmmm XR4!!! Droooool 🚲

[@patrickhall644]

The holy grail of bike reviews!! Weight, free hub sound AND a behind the scenes training bike!! Nice one GCN :-)

I find myself re-watching this video every couple of weeks because this bike is so relatable for a recreational rider like me.

[@szymonkazimierczak4723]

Great idea to do a training bike video. Actually since you (GCN) guys are in Spain often, and pros are there often you could do more of these reviews. It's great to see a pro rider of Gesink class riding bike with clinchers, saddle bag and mini pump.

[@brucewayne3141]

Those tyres actually make alloy braking surface look good... What a beautiful bike!

[@KMS2468]

Hey Jon, did you had the guts to tell him about the color ? ;-) Love to see training bikes, keep going mate !

[@douglaspate9314]

I took a picture of this very bike a month back, in a waiting room would you believe! Looks awesome in the flesh... so to speak!

[@neil7769]

Love the XR4! Also love that waxed cotton bag + leather toe strap solution for the tools / spare inners. Totally brilliant way to almost cancel out the bad aesthetic vibe of a saddle bag.

[@robbchastain3036]

Thanks, Jon, and I like that full-size, frame-mounted pump, a nod to riding in real life on real roads, for sure. And it makes me wonder what a race bike would look like--wheels and gear and such--if the pros had to fix their own flats.

[@kyriakossach3000]

I love this bike!!!

Finally a pro bike with a saddle bag, a mini pump, and some clincher wheels ! I don't feel as strange anymore carying all that spare stuff knowing that even the pros do it :)

[@_bryan46619]

I LOVE IT!!! Do more videos about pro training bikes :D

[@MrJunk78]

Gorgeous. I ride a 59 Bianchi as well. Though mine probably feels like a boat anchor compared to that beast.

[@Sills71]

the 1995 TSX Bianchi is a beautiful bike... with a carbon fork and light wheels it should build to 17lbs or so depending on size. Always wanted one... I was riding a Cdale back then

[@sudduthjonathan]

His saddlebag was held on with an old leather belt! Awesome! Maybe he keeps a rolled up pair of pants/trousers in his bag to go with the belt for those training run cafe stops.

[@user-pi2rj9cf5s]

Dream bike....

[@jack14kd]

Πανος Παππας surely not with dura ace thou. Get some super record eps on it

[@ericwilliamjohnson]

Whoa. Heavy.

[@johnalves2765]

John, I'm surprised you wanted to do this bike. Did you notice the Bianchi Celest?

[@JonCannings]

John Alves I am colour blind.

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

I'm with Jon on the gumwalls, can really lift a bike. Lovely stuff.

[@mislevis]

Perfect size for me. Lovely bike. My friend have same frameset.

[@joejoe8948]

Mine Oltre XR4 is size 50, with Dura Ace 9150, Vision Mitron 5D integrated bar, and Campy Bora Ultra 50 wheels. What a bike!!

[@RyonBeachner]

Joe Joe same here! except Bora One 35, and a Size 55. Considering submitting to bike vault, but need to take a photography class at the local college to perfect the composition for a super nice.

[@joejoe8948]

All you need is a fast telephoto, backlight on bike during the end of the day, and someone holding a reflector.

[@RyonBeachner]

Joe Joe Don’t forget the rule of thirds! 😂

[@CartarioTheFarmer]

"Lovely celesete color." Good one!.

[@paulflory3532]

Interesting that today's pros train on clinchers. When I raced in Southern California in the '70's, I was the only guy training on clinchers: most racers in the area, even the novices, trained and raced on tubulars. I went to clinchers to save money. As I recall, Michelin made a good high pressure 700c tire and there was one good rim, which was probably much heavier than today's clincher rims (and heavier than typical tubular rims in those days). I couldn't keep up using two clincher wheels: had to resort to a clincher back/ tubular front setup to keep from getting dropped! Saved a lot of money, though. Back then, most clinchers were 27x1 1/4 (?) that took wheels of a different diameter than tubular wheels, making it a pain to switch back and forth for racing and training, whereas 700c is the same diameter as tubular.

[@rogerwatt3154]

Great video and a truly lovely bike but hey, a couple of weeks ago, you were saying (I THINK it was you) that you didn't like Bianchi's Celeste Green . . . what's happened? And, as regards the freewheel sound, the overwhelming consensus of opinion on the issue last week was that most of us like our freewheels to be as quiet as possible. That said, keep up the good work!

[@JonCannings]

Roger Watt the celeste comment was for fun

[@rogerwatt3154]

Thanks Jon . . . my moving to Canada from dear old Blighty 12 years ago is obviously dulling my ability to detect sarcasm! Love your reviews and the Tech Show . . . "super nice" and even better than the GCN Show . . . which is saying something!

[@motomehanicar459]

I thought my drivetrain is filthy, but when I saw this one of a professional rider, I changed my mind, it's clean. :D

[@JonCannings]

donmlaaden training bike. Remember 😉

[@motomehanicar459]

It does not matter!

[@jasmohi]

explained in detail

[@janwillemkuilenburg7561]

Question for GCN TECH Hi Jon, in the process of degreasing bearings and applying grease after drying, would residues of the degreaser still dissolve the grease? Or do you need to rinse with water after use of the degreaser? (I always do that). Cheers, keep up the good work!

[@sTiCkYcLoUdBeRRy]

More training bikes!

[@firstname7780]

Beautiful video...

[@sbsb4995]

Wonderful to see rim brakes bicycle.

[@johnpotter4555]

It would be great to see a review of the Bianchi Aria, in celeste of course.

[@nessuno5403]

John Potter the Aria is an entry bike no UCI WorldTour pro races, so good luck seeing a review

[@caperider1160]

He would have 'whooo-ed' to whatever sound the wheel ratchet made anyway lol

[@chizhang001001]

anyone know the maker of the saddle bag?

[@David-wr2ib]

Silca seat Roll Premio Boa

[@lucagandolfi4k]

Splendida bici!!!

[@patrickhance7348]

Bianchi verry Nice j. Please can you give me a review of the Bianchi aria thanks.pat from Belgium 🚲

[@CJC94]

Patrick Hance GCN don't do reviews, they look at pro bikes and they do "first look" videos where they basically tell you what the manufacturer has to say. Bianchi aren't a GCN sponsor so I doubt they'd do a video about it. The aria is a beautiful bike and in reality is good enough for anyone, the pros choose the top of the line models for the marginal gains.

[@Sills71]

if you are not in a race you should have alloy clinchers on your bike, like this one....

[@Timtimzi]

Might be getting this after selling off my vias? Worth it?

[@curtisblake6234]

There's a bike brand I've seen online called SAVA deck. Could you guys review one of there bikes. Want to know if they're any good.

[@soggywilson]

Doesn't Jon hate Bianchis? I wonder if he threw up when he saw the bike?

[@rowerku1686]

Do you know why cyclists from Lotto Jumbo don't use Bianchi Specialissima during mountain stages? Is oltre light enough?

[@nessuno5403]

RowerKu team riders have said the heavier Oltre is better with power transfer and more robust. The Specialissima is only good going up, but the Oltre can do it all.

[@ChrisCapoccia]

Should be nice with $13k base price for Oltre XR4… interesting tech, but i won't be riding that any time soon. probably closer to $15k as equipped

[@DarrenJohnson1973]

Hypocrisy or back tracking "Lovely Celeste" after what you said in a previous vid .... I love my Bianchi Oltre XR4 and it's in Celeste, mine only weighs in at 7.2 though in a 57cm

[@JonCannings]

Darren Johnson some banter

[@nessuno5403]

Heavy

[@zacharyllewellyn]

Can you please do a tutorial of how to fix a wobbly tire I'm having a problem with that on my road bike and what can cause it thanks

[@m.usamausman]

SUNPOOH THE FAT BEAR go to RJ THE BIKE GUY'S CHANNEL.

[@davidbillote8497]

search for "GCN true a wheel" they've done a couple videos which could help you out

[@zacharyllewellyn]

David Billote thanks

[@zacharyllewellyn]

USAMA USMAN thanks

[@zzhughesd]

John. You dislike Celeste!!! You've forgot when reviewing this bike your former comments on the trad livery of a Bianchi

[@jrhist16gmail5]

"lovely Celeste color" you can't fool us John, we know how you really feel

[@JonCannings]

jrhist16 gmail haha. Busted

[@jamesmason2291]

John your favorite color

[@JonCannings]

James Mason I know...

[@boobear5272]

we need a review of 2018 Bianchi Aria!

[@nessuno5403]

Boo Bear it's not races by anyone at the UCI World Tour level because it's an entry model

[@samsanders3150]

more training bikes

[@hAzeIxD]

wait what, celeste green? resembling the sky of what? tchernobyl? sorry couldnt resist

[@whispymixer6940]

nice

[@-t-h8560]

XD free hub sound test. XD

[@cyclingneon3422]

Is? matt Steven in eurosport live in flanders classic. #askgcn 😁

[@pit19931]

Yes he was! awesome commentary!!

[@alistair247]

So it's a £10000 race bike with a saddle bag!! 😏

[@bhumiriady]

That is one super nice Bianchi! (^_-)

[@mirceaandreighinea]

what's the deal with the free hub sound? ... what am i missing? it looks important to you but i don't get it :-(

[@mirceaandreighinea]

:-) ;-)

[@alexfulton375]

Not ge-sink it is said hay-zink

[@AnitBasuThakur]

What a sweet freehub

[@ronypsp]

Chuh les tay

[@JogBird]

i figured pros would choose an endurance frame for the training kms

[@DarrenJohnson1973]

Train on your main race frame, my Focus Izalco Max is set up exactly the same as my Bianchi Oltre XR4 in terms of geometry but they handle completely differently at high speed and chucking them through corners.

[@nessuno5403]

They train on what they race!

[@georgehugh3455]

Nice bike, esp handlebars. I'd paint it something good looking and replace the wheels.

[@mrjakobt]

George Hugh That color is classic. Seeing a Bianchi in any other color is still weird for me.

[@georgehugh3455]

mrjt: I'd agree the color is ubiquitous for Bianchi, but like the "classic" orange-yellow of NY taxis or the "classic" brown of UPS, it won't ever be found on my bike.

[@vaibhavlomate2320]

can we r youtube friends

[@jonathanzappala]

$400 saddle on a training bike lol.

[@nessuno5403]

Jonathan Zappala this is the race bike, except for clincher tyres, pump and saddle bag

[@m.usamausman]

We Need A "GLOBAL FIXED GEAR NETWORK". GFGN PLEASE.

[@thebatman3782]

What a joke. It’s the same as a trek madone with different color and branding.

[@simonassouline1230]

Ugly! Specialized S Works Tarmac is much more prettier and Superior in every possible Aspect!

[@mrriptide]

I do t care about the free hub sound.