| Management number | 235890249 | Release Date | 2026/07/09 | List Price | US$1,139.70 | Model Number | 235890249 | ||
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RIDE DEEPER INTO THE WILDS
The Bianchi Arcadex Pro Apex/GX AXS is a high-performance, carbon fiber adventure gravel bike designed for speed and versatility, featuring integrated frame storage, 50mm tire clearance, and wireless shifting. It is praised for its efficient, aggressive ride quality, making it ideal for gravel racing and fast bikepacking.
Bianchi’s adventure gravel Arcadex gets a major redesign, inheriting fast good looks from their light gravel race bike. But it’s not just a vain facelift, the new Bianchi Arcadex gets a much-needed fat tire clearance upgrade, plus contemporary full internal cables and new in-frame storage. Now it’s a proper adventure-ready bikepacking bike, and gives you plenty of options to customize a bike build perfect for your style of riding gravel.
Availability:
Dedicated Frame:
Built to Explore:
Internal Frame Storage:
Protective Tool Pouch:
Rear Axle Hex Tool:
Bikepacking Kit:
**Bag Kit Sold separately**
Launched alongside four new bags (100% nylon)
Includes:
Orma 01: Top tube bag (1 litre capacity, water resistant)
Orma 03: Bag to attach inside the frame, at the front (3 litres capacity, waterproof)
Orma 07: Seat post bag (7 litres capacity, waterproof)
Orma 09: Roll-down-closure handlebar bag (9 litres capacity, waterproof)
Designed and manufactured by Bianchi in Italy
Also available separately from authorized Bianchi dealers
Supports carrying and mounting on the frame and fork for bikepacking adventures
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame | Arcadex PRO Disc Brake, Flat Mount 140/160, PressFit 86.5 X Ø41, Thru12 axle, 142mm OLD, Non-compatible Rear Derailleur |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy XPLR, 30mm travel, Direct Flat Mount 160/180, Thru12 axle, 622-50mm clearance, Tapered steer tube, 51mm rake |
| Headset | Bianchi Custom Acros ICR, 5mm + 10mm spacers, Internal Cable Routing, Angular contact bearings 42x52x7 + seal (top), 40x52x7 + seal (bottom) |
| Shifters | Sram Apex AXS HRD Shift System |
| Rear Derailleur | Sram GX Eagle Transmission (T-type AXS) |
| Crankset | Sram Rival 1 WIDE 40T, 170mm (XS-47, SM-51), 172.5mm (MD-55), 175mm (XL-61) |
| Bottom Bracket | Sram DUB PressFit Road Wide 86.5 X Ø41 |
| Chain | Sram GX Eagle Transmission Flattop |
| Cassette | Sram GX Eagle Transmission, XS 1272 T-Type, 10-52T, XD Driver Body Interface |
| Brakes | Sram APEX, Steel-Backed Organic Pads |
| Rotor | Sram CenterLine, Centerlock, 160mm diameter (front & rear) |
| Wheels | Velomann Terbium, Carbon Rim, 700C, 30mm height, 25mm inner width, Clincher & tubeless ready |
| Tire | Pirelli Cinturato™ GRAVEL M Classic, 45-622, tan sidewall |
| Stem | Velomann AICR Alloy, -2°, 1-1/8"" Steerer, 1-1/4"" HB interface, Lengths: 80mm (XS-47, SM-51), 90mm (MD-55), 100mm (LG-58), 110mm (XL-61) |
| Handlebar | Velomann Gravel ICR Alloy, Flare 16°, Drop 130mm, Reach 70mm, 1-1/4"" (31.8mm), Widths: 400mm (XS-47, SM-51), 420mm (MD-55, LG-58), 440mm (XL-61) |
| Grips / Extensions | Bianchi Hexagon tape, 2.5mm thickness, Full black |
| Seatpost | Velomann Carbon UD, Ø27.2mm, Lengths: 300mm (XS-47), 350mm (SM-51, MD-55, LG-58, XL-61) |
| Saddle | Velomann MITORA 149 H1, foam padding, nylon shell, steel rails, 250mm x 149mm, approx. 230g |
Based on component availability, Bianchi reserves the right to make changes on specifications without notice.

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