The Bianchi Arcadex AL represents the new-for-2026 expansion of Bianchi’s gravel lineup into premium aluminum. While the higher-tier Arcadex models are carbon fiber, the Arcadex AL uses hydroformed 6061 aluminum with smooth-welded seams, giving it a sleek, carbon-like aesthetic. It is a "Swiss Army Knife" of a bike, designed for rugged bikepacking adventures and high-speed gravel explorations alike.
This 2026 model stands out with its massive 50mm tire clearance and the adoption of the SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger), making it future-proof for modern drivetrains. It also features internal cable routing and a frame designed to be "suspension corrected," meaning you can swap the carbon fork for a gravel suspension fork (like a RockShox Rudy) without ruining the geometry.
Frameset & Geometry
Frame: Arcadex AL, Hydroformed Aluminium, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 50mm Tire Clearance, T47 Bottom Bracket, UDH Ready
Fork: Bianchi Arcadex Full Carbon, 1.5" Tapered, 12x100mm, Triple "Anything" Cage Mounts
Headset: Acros for fully integrated internal cable routing (ICR)
Handlebar: Velomann Gravel, Alloy, 16° Flare, 130mm Drop, 70mm Reach
Stem: Velomann AL6061, -7° Rise (Integrated spacer system for clean cockpit)
Seatpost: Velomann Aluminium, 27.2mm (Zero offset)
Saddle: Selle Royal SRX Open
Drivetrain & Brakes
Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RD-RX822, 12-Speed, Shadow Plus
Shifters: Shimano GRX ST-RX610, 1x12-Speed
Crankset: Shimano GRX FC-RX610-1, 40T
Cassette: Shimano SLX CS-M7100, 10-51T
Chain: Shimano 105 CN-M7100
Bottom Bracket: Token T47, 86.5mm width
Brakes: Shimano BR-RX410 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Rotors: Shimano RT-CL700, 160mm (Front) / 160mm (Rear)
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Velomann V22G, Alloy, 622x24c (24.5mm internal width), Tubeless Ready
Hubs: Formula Alloy, Center Lock, Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Tires: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M, 700x45c, Tanwall (Tubeless Ready)
Max Clearance: 700x50c (without fenders) / 700x45c (with fenders)
Adventure Features
Mounting Points: 3x Bottle cage mounts, Top tube bag mounts, Mudguard/Rack mounts, and Fork cargo mounts.
Colors: Light Green/Forest Green (YVBL3I), Turquoise/Celeste, or Burgundy/Coral Red.