Bianchi give Countervail to the new Methanol CV

Bianchi have introduced their Countervail vibration-cancelling technology to the Methanol cross country mountain bike. Countervail was first used by Bianchi on their frames ahead of the 2013 edition of Paris-Roubaix. Developed by Materials Sciences Corp., a small based out of Horsham, Pa., Countervail is a viscoelastic material worked into Bianchi’s carbon frames. Bianchi’s road models that use Countervail embedded in the makeup of their frames are the Specialissima, Infinito CV and Aquila CV.

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By introducing the material to the Methanol, Bianchi hopes to eliminate vibrations that pass through the suspension after an impact and from trail buzz. Bianchi call this After-Shock Control and says the materials unique fiber architecture cancels up to 80 per cent of vibrations and increases the stiffness and strength of carbon frames and forks.

“After-Shock Control delivers an entirely new level of ride quality, with increased accuracy, reduced muscular fatigue and total performance,” Bianchi CEO Bob Ippolito commented.

Bianchi hope that the use of this technology in their XC MTB frame will to help riders conserve energy by limiting the vibrations that reach the body and muscles. The Methanol CV has a wide-stances BB92 bottom bracket, a tapered head tube and short chainstays to create a stiff, responsive frame. The frame is designed for faster XC circuits and cross country marathon events.

The Methanol is a 29er with 12 x 148-mm Boost thru axles. The bike is Di2 compatible, has internal cable routing and is dropper seatpost compatible.

The Methanol CV made it’s racing debut at the second round of the UCI XC world cup in Albstadt, Germany.