New Bianchi Arcadex adventure gravel bike adds internal frame storage and 50mm tyre clearance

Bianchi has added a new gravel bike to its quiver today, with an update to its Arcadex adventure bike. It will sit alongside the Impulso gravel race bike and offers an option more suited to gravel adventures and multi-day bikepacking expeditions.

That means big tyre clearance – up to 50mm in 700c – which reduces to 45mm with mudguards fitted. The drive-side chainstay is dropped and includes a full-length protective sleeve. All four bike specs are fitted with 1x groupsets. 

The bike follows a rising trend by adding down tube storage for spares. There’s space for tools, tubes or other small essentials, with a protective sleeve to avoid rattles and damage to the frame. There’s more in-built tooling in the rear thru-axle lever, which incorporates a 4mm/5mm/6mm Allen key.