When we introduced the Milano in the previous century (OK, it was the late 1990s), the bike was ahead of its time. Now its time has come. Although the Milano’s swoopy aluminum frame and low-maintenance derailleur-free shifting are as distinctive as ever, what the bike represents—the idea that functional design can make a bold impression—is particularly resonant in the era of 3-buck gasoline. So while the fashionistas are swooning over the “café racer” aesthetic of your personal mobility, you’ll quietly be grooving to the Milano’s down-to-earth convenience, including fenders and a chainguard for cleanliness, a kickstand for easy parking, and a comfortable saddle with a built-in flashing light for the dark. Both frames available in either color.
Highlights: 7005 aluminum frame with curved top tube. Shimano Nexus 8-speed shifting with internal-gear rear hub and rear brake. Sugino 44-tooth crank. Kenda Kwest 26x1.5 tires. Leather grips.
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Style |
8spd Café Racer |
Sizes |
16.5, 18.5, 20, 22"; Step-through 16.5, 19.5" |
Colors |
Celeste; Glossy Black |
Frame |
7005 aluminum, curved top tube |
Fork |
CrMo, rack eyelets |
Retail Price |
$649.99 |
Headset |
VP, 1-1/8" threaded |
Handlebar |
Arc alloy, swept-back design |
Stem |
Alloy, 25º |
Brakes/Levers |
F: Shimano V brake / Shimano Nexus lever; R: Shimano Nexus / Nexus dual control lever |
Crankset |
Sugino, 44T |
Bottom Bracket |
Cartridge |
Chain |
KMC |
Cassette |
Shimano Nexus, 20T |
Pedals |
Wellgo, slip-resistant platform |
Wheels |
Bianchi Alloy front, Shimano Nexus 8spd rear hubs; Alex ACE 19 36h rims |
Tires |
Kenda Kwest, 26x1.5 |
Derailleurs, r/f |
n/a |
Shifters |
Shimano Nexus 8spd |
Saddle |
Bianchi Viscount with flashing LED light |
Seatpost |
Alloy, 27.2mm |
Other |
Fenders; kick stand; chain guard; leather grips |
Size, cm |
16.5 |
18.5 |
20.5 |
22 |
L 16.5 |
L 19.5 |
Seat Tube, mm |
420 |
470 |
510 |
560 |
420 |
495 |
Top Tube-actual, mm |
545 |
570 |
585 |
600 |
544 |
560 |
Top Tube-virtual, mm |
569 |
590 |
602 |
617 |
552 |
570 |
Chainstay, mm |
445 |
445 |
445 |
445 |
445 |
445 |
Fork Rake, mm |
47 |
47 |
47 |
47 |
47 |
47 |
Head Tube Angle, º |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
Seat Tube Angle, º |
72 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
Wheelbase, mm |
1070 |
1091 |
1104 |
1121 |
1053 |
1071 |
Standover Height, in |
29 |
31 |
32 |
33.5 |
21 |
22 |