And why not actually?
Paula and Paoletta are extremely skilled off-roaders. You can venture into some seriously challenging singletrack without any worries.
And for bikepacking and very long distances, the same goes for our two Gravel bikes, which more than do the job.
But hey.
If you're looking for a bike that's even more comfortable off-road and capable of taking you to the ends of the earth, loaded like a mule, we have something for you: Pianella.
Material : Columbus Zona and Life Steel
Head tube diameter : 1"-1/8 top and 1"-1/2 bottom
Seatpost clamp : 31.8 mm
Seat post diameter : 27.2 mm
Bottom bracket compatibility : T47 x 92 mm
Rear axle distance : 148 mm
Bottle holders : 3
Up to 29" - 2.4"
Flat Mount and Post Mount via supplied adapters
Frame : 2.3 kg in size M
Maximum weight supported : 150 kg
Pianella was designed as a platform that adapts to your needs and your riding style.
At its core, it features a modern cross-country geometry — the same angles you'd find on bikes that dominate World Cup podiums. But we wanted to break away from the usual race-focused vibe. The goal was to keep the performance, but give it a more timeless look — something less "race-only" and more versatile. A bike that rips, without needing the full lycra kit.
When designing the standard geometries, we had to make a call.
So we built it around a 100 mm suspension fork, with 20% sag. It's a super neutral and versatile setup.
If you prefer, you can swap in a 120 mm suspension fork for a slacker head angle and more confidence on the descents.
On the flip side, you can go with a Columbus Futura Adventure rigid fork. That'll drop the front end a bit, giving the bike a snappier, more playful character.
Long story short: we worked hard on this one — and we're stoked with how it turned out.
