The open air pursuit of sport and leisure on two wheels now takes on the totally contemporary style intrinsically associated with Emporio Armani, which bring you a reinvented and ultra technological bike designed to speed you away from urban traffic into a different world of health and well-being.

Originating in a collaboration with Bianchi, who are responsible for manufacture and distribution, the aptly named Emporio Armani Sportbike is a bicycle designed for both men and women, created by Giorgio Armani as the perfect way to take light exercise.

Fitness should not depend exclusively on monotonous exercise programmes, nor is it necessary to push your body to the limit in the name of general good health.
Every type of movement is beneficial and cycling is acknowledged to be one of the most aerobically correct ways of combining physical activity with enjoyable leisure.

Available in three sizes – small, medium and large - the Emporio Armani Sportbike epitomises the new generation of sport/fitness bikes. As versatile as it is comfortable, it lends itself to a myriad of uses: including training and leisure.

Produced in black with the "Emporio Armani" logo, the Emporio Armani Sportbike has a light racing frame and “flat” handlebars, with an mp3 reader holder and a branded jacquard fabric bottle holder all featuring the Emporio Armani logo.

The 7000 series plain gauge aluminium frame with its sloping geometry has been specially developed by Bianchi’s R&D Centre to satisfy the dual requirements of “Leisure” and “Training”.
Shimano 24 gear transmission. Wide tyres 700x28C. Handlebars with flat control units and easy adjustment ensure the maximum possible comfort during “leisure” use and superb technical response for “training” sessions.

The Emporio Armani Sportbike is for sale exclusively in selected Emporio Armani boutiques worldwide and in the most prestigious specialist dealers.

First deliveries are intended to reach these outlets in time for the Christmas season.

Emporio Armani Sportbike:
Main technical specifications

· 7000 gauge single butted aluminium frame, smooth TIG-welding. An exclusive Bianchi R&D process.
· Forged forks and steering stem
· Sloping Sport geometry
· Bianchi fork in aluminium
· V-Brake system
· MA-527 adjustable handlebar
· Aluminium handlebar stem
· CFM 335 TRIPLA 52/42/30 crankset
· Shimano Sora Tripla 8v gear shift
· Shimano Tiagra derailleur
· Shimano ST-R223LVSB + ST-R220RV8A controls
· Shimano Sora 8v 12/23 sprockets
· Bianchi wheels
· Vittoria Randonneur 700x28C tyres
· Sprung SP-358 seatpost
· Selle Royal Viper saddle
· VP-516 pedals
· MT-90 bar ends

The Emporio Armani Sportbike was launched at the following specialist trade fairs:

· EUROBIKE 1-4 September
Friedrichshafen (Germany)
· EICMA 16-19 September
Milan (Italy)
· INTERBIKE 28-30 September
Las Vegas (USA)

For further information:
F.I.V. E. Bianchi S.p.A
Ilaria De Logu
Tel: +39 0363 316253 Fax: +39 0363 316201