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Is The Bianchi Camaleonte Range Of Hybrid Bikes As Good As It Looks?

For anybody considering the Bianchi Camaleonte range, the sheer number of models can be rather confusing. Where to begin? What is immediately striking is the Italian influence – these are bikes of great style.

Both quality and nature of the components fitted varies across the range.

All have the same frame. The tubing is triple-butted, tapered and hydroformed. The frame is designed with sufficient clearance for mudguards and pannier racks.

The range uses Shimano gears, the type and quality chosen depending on model.

For sheer value for money, the Camaleonte 1 is difficult to beat. The 24-gear mechs are from Shimano’s basic ranges. This bike should be equally at home on the road and the trail due to the fatter 32mm tyres and V-brakes.

The next two models in the Bianchi Camaleonte hybrid range, the 2 and 3 would suit the off-road user rather better. Though not out-and-out mountain bikes, they undeniably have that look about them.

Both the 2 and 3 come with disc brakes – mechanical on the 2 but hydraulic on the 3. The derailleurs come from Shimano’s MTB range, but the 3 has the better LX rather than the Alivio/Deore combination on the 2. The 3 also has fatter tyres and spd-compatible pedals.

The Camaleonte 4 & Camaleonte 5 are definitely hybrid bikes, but aimed more at road riding. They do look rather more like flat bar road bikes.

The carbon/aluminium forks and rather narrower 28mm tyres, together with drivetrain components from Shimano’s road range will mean that they will really perform on the tarmac. The 5 features the better Tiagra components. Both are fitted with V-brakes, the greater mud-avoiding ability of discs not being so vital here. There are bar ends on both models.

Again, both look great bikes and the choice will probably depend on budget. Either bike would suit me down to the ground.

Any Bianchi Camaleonte review must point out that different bikes within the range are going to suit quite different types of rider. The versatile entry-level Camaleonte 1 is great value, the rather more specialised 2 & 3 suited more to off-road riding, while the 4 & 5 are going to be capable of impressive speed on the road.

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