Battle Of The Italian Superbikes: Bianchi Vs Pinarello Vs Wilier
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- The Colle del Nivolet, a fearsome Italian climb that got the best of a van of gold in a cult film classic. It's the perfect place for the ultimate all-Italian battle: Bianchi vs Pinarello vs Wilier! How kind this climb be to our trio of Italian super bikes, as we look at the finish of stage 13 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia and the road that extends beyond it to the summit!
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Which of these three Italian super bikes would you like to ride in the Alps? 🔥
Pinarello!
Ur moms bike lmao👇😂👉
I agree with Ollie, nothing’s as Italian as a Celeste Bianchi
The one that's on an italian groupset. So, none of them. Very disappointing. :(
I`ll take the Bianchi minus the Disc Brakes, but add Campy Groupo...
"I don't mind riding to France. But there is no way I'm gonna drink a coffee when I get there." Awesome!
The only thing more Italian than a Bianchi is a Bianchi with full Campagnolo
Came here to comment the exact same thing but I was beaten to the punch.
Bianchi's Swedish these days. So I'd go with a Colnago with Campagnolo.
Malkatraz a colnago with campag, a selle Italia and a dedacciai finishing kit
@@Bilbo736 Me too
And ad a espresso machine on it
Che bello vedere così tanta Italia su GCN! Fantastic video yet again, good job guys!
After he said "I know, the Italian bikes are not so successful as they used to be;" they won two tour de France (Pinarello and Colnago), the Giro in 2020 (Pinarello) and the Vuelta (Bianchi). So definitely Italian bikes rule!
Pretty much the equivalent of old school top gear on bikes ! Love it!
Ollie needs to work on his "In the world" delivery
@@seanmadge3902 he needs to pause more.....................in the middle..................of his sentences.......................in the world.
Sean Madge I actually consciously toned it down for this video to avoid the comparison! I’ve said in the world quite a few times in videos!
just wanted to comment the same :)
@@OllieBridgewood Great impression Ollie!
This is so Awesome to. Watch. Reminds me of the Pinnacle time of TopGear.
Exactly!!!!
*Lau Hea* Hey, you put. Full. Stops in your post, seemingly. Without rhyme nor. Reason. Congratulations, err.
Can still watch grand tour too
Oh yeah!
Yeah, it remains me the same, very funny 😄
Loved all the michael caine impressions. Especially: his blown the bloody doors off
traderz13 excellent impression indeed
Simply breathtaking!
The cento 10 pro is a beauty 😍
Oh man, what a looker
I’m so happy with my Cento10 pro in the same amazing “iride” paint colour
Myself and a friend rode up here in 1991 on fully loaded touring bikes, as part of a long European bike tour on the way to that years PBP. We were aiming for Aosta, and a hotel keeper in Pinarello had assured us that the 'new' road past the top would take us down to Aosta. Well were we in for a surprise!, as the road ended and a walking track of sorts, awaited us. So as we stumbled down the 'tracks' we thought of many different ways we would punish that hotel keeper if we ever crossed his path again...
Fantastic scenery though, so it wasn't all bad.
You are absolutely correct. At the top of Nivolet there is a track for four miles, I walked about 2.5 miles of it. The track deteriorates and at the end there is a steep decent 500m down the mountain side to Port which is a village about 20 miles from Aosta, or about half that as the crow flies. The only vehicles allowed down the track are military ones, according to the tour guide.
These top gear-esq trips and rides are PERFECTLY done. Love the content, loved the climb
Couldn`t agree more
Yeah, Love all the feature videos which seem to come out every week.
Great episode about Italian bike royalty. I love my Wilier Super Leggera. Pity the origin of the Wilier name was not explained. W.I.L.I.E.R named is derived from this acronym “W I’Italia Liberata e redenta” translated from Italian means “Long Live Italy,liberated and redeemed”. So I’ll see your Bianchi royal endorsement and raise you with Wilier national pride.
Sounds like a really fascist name to me and the whole Royal thing doesn’t impress me either. Is there a communist Italian super bike?
@@michaelromandel9022actually the liberation is referred to the defeat of the fascist regime and the victory of antifascist partisan liberators
Can't get enough of this video...scenery is just incredible and Ollies impression of Michael Caine is priceless.
Daamn, this video is very-very well done! I enjoyed it so much!
James and his pronunciations Bellissimo!
Did that climb a while back. It’s truly epic. My “super bike” was/is a 2016 Pegoretti Marcelo with Campy Chorus 11 and Shamal Mille wheels as well as complete Fizik cockpit. Now, that’s Italian.
Azz!!!! 👏👏👏
*gets borderline violent when he gets an espresso and not a cappuccino*
The filming has gotten even better. I loved this video from you guys. You all made it look so good!!!!
"What would be more Italian than a Bianchi?"...... A Bianchi with Campagnolo not Shimano.
Agree!
if you watched the video you will know they addressed that
More, more and more of this. A great film.
Who was the director of this GCN Italian job this channel is actually better than any tv programme absolutely superb viewing 👏🏻👏🏻🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🔥🔥🏴🏴
It was an AI drone...
Cheers John, really appreciate your feedback! 👌
Love the mix of showing us the climb, the bike and a little history about both. Nice production guys keep it up!
Being Italian and Piedmontese, this video makes me proud of my heritage that, lately, is quite compromised, sadly.
Dumaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Never in the world would you think 10 months ago that it could get worse... stay safe and strong
6:22 dutch bicycle manufacturer gazelle (mainly known for dutch style city bikes, but they also made road bikes in the past and even won the world championships once) has something similar to a royal appointment. in 1992, the 100th year of their existence, they were granted the attribute "koninklijk" meaning "royal" by queen beatrix.
Also worth a look into the history of Shimano. If I remember correctly, one of the take off points as a bicycle and equipment builder is related to building bikes for the emperor of Japan. Still need to check this in my handbook of bicycle history though.
what are we doing sitting at home? nothing major, maybe we do enjoy our bikes but these guys are just enjoying their lives. what a spectacular climb
@Savage Poet enjoying what you're doing in life as job i guess is enjoying life. they're at work, which is a hobby for me and still i cannot take enough time out of my schedule. Getting your dream job is enjoying life and they deserve it since they must've trained hard for this.
Holy shit Ollie great Michael Caine impression 👏🏼👏🏼🤙🏽
Actually that WAS Michael Caine doing an Ollie impression all the way through. Pretty convincing if you ask me.
Absolutely stunning scenery must be ridden steady and stopping to enjoy plenty of coffee is also a must 👏🏼🤙🏽
I must have watched this video 50 times...still lovin it. The music is inspiring and the scenery increadible. All of the presenters did a fantastic job. Primo production all around...I'm going to watch it again. Then again, and well you know.
First i though that this is new James Bond trailer but then i saw GCN guys play with snow :D. Sir David Attenborough team is making fantastic nature programs and GCN team is making fantastic bicycle videos.
Without a doubt some of the greatest content I’ve ever seen from GCN!
And the bar keeps getting higher...
This video was basically top gear on bikes...quite a good format I think
I just got a 75" 4K TV delivered and this was the first thing I watched on it. Incredible! Keep it up GCN!
Crikey, nice one!
You brought cycling TV-shows to a new level
Aw thanks Francesco!
It's absolutely true, cappuccino only in the morning!
My favourite GCN video yet, the camera work is first class!
Like many here I am sure, I have been watching GCN for a number of years now and they have just got better and better and better with their content production. This was fantastic and gave me, an Australian with little hill let alone mountain climbs, a very good feel for what it's like.
Keep it rolling lads!!!!
Woohoo! Glad to hear it buddy.
Guys. Best vid ever. It is all about what cycling is and will ever be... passion and spirit. Thanks!
Production Value: 10/10.
Keep it up!
One of the best cycling videos I have ever seen, an A+ to the producers.
i agree with you bro
This is probably my second favorite GCN video. It makes me insanely happy to watch it time and time again.
Which is the first favourite?
@@Akkiben
Thanks for asking! While I thoroughly enjoyed Ollie's videos from the Stelvio earlier this year, this one below will always be my favorite.
I think I saw it the first time in 2012, and it inspired me to finally do the Granfondo Stelvio Santini medium route in 2018. I have done mountainous rides before, but as a Clydesdale, I was definitely out of my element. I finished DFL, but it was not only one of my best rides ever, but a lifetime highlight. As stunning as the scenery is, the people of Bormio are even more wonderful. I can't wait to go back next year and do it again!
What is your favorite GCN video?
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@@richm.3477 Stelvio is one of a kind, remarkable and spectacular scenery.
I think its also my most favourite video 😊👍
Dare I say, this be top gear of cycling?! What is this?! Man!
The writing, direction, editing and camera work! Golly!!
Wow this is really something guys!
Everything feels so cinematic, pity can’t get into France 🇫🇷
Definitely one of the best GCN vid!
I'm italian and I'm so proud of this video... Italia: "tutte le debolezze, tutta la forza del Genio" (
all the weaknesses, all the strength of the Genius)
I miss Colnago here, but what a beautiful is that Pinarello!
you blew the bloody doors off video production with this one, chaps!
Haha thanks Rich!
I have always wanted top gear style videos from GCN, just call it Bottom Cassette and its complete.
You definitely need two more guys riding Colnago and De Rosa.
doesn't matter actually haha - none of them are still made in Italy :D
@@HJ-bd2rr De Rosa and C64 are made in Italy
@@nikolashopov7649 not De Rosa carbon my friend. I have emailed them asking as I was interested in their product, they confirmed it is made in Taiwan
@@nikolashopov7649 buy Basso, Sarto, Legend if you want to buy 100% Italian. 3T also recently decided to bring manufacturing back to Italy.
This video reminds me of Top Gear / The Grand Tour in terms of production quality and entertainment. Even Ollie managed to get dropped at the start like James May. Well done Gents !
Such great production value! Way to go GCN!
Pinarello is magic. If you are going for are high end bike you want to race, I would choose the F10 (F12). It is the all around weapon. Whether climbing, mixed, flat, descending, handling. The Pinarello does it all. And with the F12 it is Even more aero and more comfy (28mm clearance).
I got a Gan S which is not their topmodel but it is a magnificent bike.
I really don’t see, how you find these ugly.
The Pinarello fork crown to head tube looks like the designer went home and the cleaner finished the drawing! What were they thinking, it is ugly.
Pete Smith good thing this is a taste question.
Bloody hell Ollie. That was a good Michael Caine impression. Especially when riding up a bloody great mountain.
Italian super bikes but no sign of Colnago or Campagnolo? like deep crust pizza. Italian by name only
truee
Can't agree more. Could of had a De Rosa too in the mix
These guys drink cappuccinos in the afternoon too.
NGL, pizza pie is a seriously guilty pleasure.
Hey guys, It's impossible introduce all the best italian bike...we have got too much choices..😁
Would have loved to have seen a Scapin, Colnalgo, & DeRosa ridden on this episode too.
In any case, great video of what looked to be a great day of riding.
Bottecchia
One of the all time best GCN vids... plus a total bike-gasm, too bad they didn't have a fourth on a Colnago!
Smart storyline, brilliant location, amazing footage. My favourite channel. Thanks, team Ollie!
One the best GCN video, as far as scenery goes. What an amazing place! Thank you guys.
( I am still very much in love with my Pyrenean rides...but then again, I am French!)
Aw thanks Normand! The Pyrenees are fabulous, agreed.
Alan sei grande! The best! Piemonte is breathtaking!
One of my favourite GCN videos. More of this pls. 👍👍👍
Cheers Corey!
Wow just recently I was thinking about how I missed the old GCN with Matt, but these new videos are absolutely sick ! Great job GCN
What a job you guys have!
Amazing Climb,Amazing Bikes,and Amazing Video thanks Guys,PD
Thank Caine impression may just be your best yet!
Cinematography is excellent.
Inspiring seeing you climb up to where the snow plows gave up....
I could watch this all day. And their friendly bickering with each other only makes it better 😄
One of your best ones yet guys loved it watching it. More like this please
If my house were near that route , i'll be riding there every week . Because i like climbing , and the view is so beautiful !
We would too Rizky!
So good to hear l'inno de Mameli on a GCN video!
Bianchi Specialissima with Campagnolo super record,Bora wheels with Vittoria tubulares is the perfect italian climbing bike.
Absolutely phenomenal episode.
Thanks 😘
How have you forgot a colnago c64 with campag
It's not about forgetting it's about who sponsors them.
Colnago is not the only bike brand they are leaving out ... not only in this programme but overall.
There’s literally over 50 Italian bike builders...and they’re all unique, FAST 💨 AND STYLISH!-)
Sure, but Colnago is just as well known as Pinarello et al. Ultimately it comes down to what Chris Spelman wrote, I suspect.
Colnago is not a super bike
Grazie!!! This was fun to watch. I lived in that area in the 1970s and loved every day!
Cheers Neil, it's certainly an incredibly beautiful area of the world, we were very lucky to visit
This is definitely the best video of 2019! More of this please!
The video quality has become so awesome 👏 great video
"Top Gear" style script, good idea! You could be goofier though :-)
Very proud to own Bianchi Oltre xr4. Tech changes very fast in cycling world, but the feeling of having a heritage bike stays much longer!
I’ve always been in love with Pinarello. I still have my 2004 Prince with full Dura Ace.
Ollie's impression is pretty on point
No Colnago??? Pfff... You need a 4th guy into your ***famous BBC autoshow*** format...
Stig on Colnago. :)
Call giovanni from gcn italia
Amazon autoshow now. Top gear sucks after original trio left.
@@KandiKlover You mean Amazonshitcarshow...
I appreciate the intersection of geography and bike culture which content like this provide...wonderful piece. Thanks.
Grazie. Meravigliosa pubblicità alla MIA Italia ed alla sua fantastica storia ciclistica. Good job, italian job
Perfect idea, perfect bikes, perfect road, perfect scenery - in short; perfect video :)
Basically, this is why I like cycling :)
Nice one Anton, it was just spectacular!
I enjoyed so much watching this video guys!! I wish I could be with you... And anyway: grande Alan!!,👍👍
One of the best GCN videos I've seen in a long time... Despite watching it 5 months late :D Top effort guys!
A MIDWEEK FEATURE???? WITH OLLIE???????? oh gcn how you are spoiling us xxxxx
I don't think Ollie was on form - he didn't say "cool" in every other sentence 🤔
@@jasoncdebussy but he did do a Michael Cain impression
@@pobg And not a bad one 😊
Awesome video guys! Great job! We love these kinds of videos!! 😊
My most favorite GCN episodes. I like italian bikes!
Stunning views defo a bucket list cycle holiday, an the Michael Caine impression was spot on lol
Love a Yorkshire based Italian accent :-)
Fantastic video, loved it. if these videos dont want to make you ride nothing will
Hope it does the trick!
Last of the summer wine doing the Italian Job in a top gear format! The BEST GCN production “in the world”! 👍🏼👌🏼
My Pinarello F10 with Campy EPS is the most sublime bike I've ever owned, or ridden for that matter. Awesome video!
This reminds me of Top Gear at its Best!! This is top stuff.
Italian super bikes without Campagnolo? LOL
Besides that three superbike, the scenery is a pleasant to my eyes
I mean. Absolutely amazing ride and cinematography.
Great guys however you needed to have a COLNAGO It is my fav for sure.
Well if I hadto choose an Italian super bike I will never afford then I’d prefer Bianchi’s Specialissima with 12sp Super Record and Bora 35’s.
Michael Caine recently said in an interview, "everybody I work with has a Michael Caine impression and some of them are better than I am" Wonderful video, one more location to add to the bucket list.
This video is interesting, informative, funny, intelligently edited and has great production values - chapeau GCN!
Aw cheers mate!
WHERE is the Colnago, the most iconic of Italian bikes