Description
- NANO MATRIX CARBON 2018: To protect the integrity of carbon frames, the fibres are bonded together with an epoxy resin with added nano particles, increasing impact resistance by up to 40%. AWS 2018: When creating the individual carbon elements, an inflatable bladder is used to ensure there are no wrinkles inside the tube as these can add weight and create weakness. This results in a lighter, stiffer and stronger frame.
- CARBON FORK 2018: Carbon forks provide superb vibration damping and precise steering. All road bikes feature a full carbon fork; the steerer and fork blades are all made of carbon. X-TAPER HEADTUBE 2018: Using a tapered head tube with 1 1/8" bearings in the top and 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" in the bottom creates superb stiffness and precise, confidence inspiring steering.
- NACA FASTBACK PROFILE 2018: The aerodynamics are based around a NACA0028 teardrop profile (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) which is truncated. Air moves around the tube as though the missing rear section of the teardrop were still there, saving weight by using less material. INTERNAL CABLE 2018: Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. The bike looks neat, whilst the cables are protected from moisture and dirt.
- DI2 READY 2018: Bikes/frames with the symbol ‘Di2 Ready’ are prepared for the installation of Di2 technology with battery mounting in the seat post or within the fork steerer. INTERNAL CLAMP 2018: Designing WorldTour bikes is similar to Formula 1: apparently nondescript details can result in saving split seconds. Integrated seat-post clamping minimises turbulence at the top tube.
- 12-142 THRU-AXLE 2018: Selected front forks use a 100 mm wide through axle 12 or 15 mm in diameter to increase lateral stiffness. A 142 mm wide 12 mm rear axle fixed directly into the frame increases rear end stiffness whilst simplifying wheel removal and replacement.
REACTO DISC 5000 FRAME: REACTO DISC CF2 FORK: Pro full carbon tapered fork with 12mm through axle DERAILLEUR: Shimano Ultegra SHIFTERS: Shimano Ultegra disc, 22 speed BRAKE LEVER: Shimano Ultegra BRAKES: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors CHAINWHEEL: FSA Gossamer Pro 52-36 teeth CHAINGUARD: attached CHAIN: KMC X11-1 HUBS: MERIDA sealed bearing hubs with 12mm through axles, centerlock RIM: MERIDA Expert CW disc FREEWHEEL: Shimano CS-5800, 11 speed, 11-28 teeth TIRES: Continental Grand Sport Race 25c folding SPOKES: Double Butted Black stainless HANDLEBAR STEM: MERIDA Expert (3d forged, 6061 aluminium, Oversize clamp, -5 degree) HANDLEBAR: MERIDA Expert (Aero double butted 6061 aluminium compact drop, oversize clamp) HEADSET: MERIDA Reacto SEAT POST: Reacto carbon Race [Di2 ready] SADDLE: MERIDA Race PEDAL: Not included WEIGHT: 8.67 kg
