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seeing that consumers are keen to enjoy the benefits of rotor disc braking, colnago also designed a disc brake frameset of their worldtour-ready v2-r. the platform is largely the same, with the primary differences being thru-axles and extra carbon laid up in the fork and stays to deal with the forces that disc brakes create.
the v2-r is an upgrade of the v1-r, with colnago making the frame torsionally stiffer at both the bottom bracket and head tube. the former results in more of your power being translated into driving force for the bike. the latter improves steering precision, particular for efforts when youre standing on the pedals; the bike will track a straight line better out of the saddle and handle curves better when in the saddle.
colnago puts ride quality first. this frameset is aero, but without sacrificing a beautiful ride. colnago worked with ferrari on truncated airfoil shapes, many close to the kamm-tail concept, to develop tubing that minimizes wind turbulence, but let the bike handle like youd expect it to when riding over less-than-perfect pavement, which is most of what cyclists are stuck with. the straight legs and wide crown of the fork and the head tube are what the wind finds first and the shapes make it easy for air to flow around. so, too, does the lowered and wide downtube, while the seat tube partially shrouds the rear wheel. the d-shaped seatpost provides both an aero shape and moderate rearward flex to damp vibrations coming from the frame.
an important part of ride quality is geometry. colnago has had that dialed for years.
theyve long known what they want from a frames geometry, and cyclists agree with what colnago has found. as such, colnago is loath to mess with their road geometry. however, as a result of racer feedback, they learned that riders want a more aggressive position, so they can ride with a 80-degree stem with a minimum of spacers underneath. so the head tube is 5mm shorter across the size run.
colnago doesnt stop with shaping and geometry. theyve looked at everything. the steerer is tapered for 11/8 at the top, 1 at the bottom. its stiffer and lighter. the cables are routed internally, with the shift housing entering the frame behind the head tubethe frame ships with all the stops and plugs for running both mechanical and electronic systems. the battery sits in the seat post for electronic wired systems. the bottom bracket has colnagos oversized threadfit 82.5 standard, similar to a bb86, just with threaded cups for a tighter fit and replaceable system into which bb86 bearings can be pressed.
colnago uses 12mm thru-axles in their disc brake frames for reliability, rigidity, and light weight. they also prefer flat-mounts for rotor calipers. rotor diameter choices are also something theyve given thought to. the fork can work with 140mm rotors, 160mm with an adapter. the stays work with 140mm rotors.
the colnago v2-r disc brake frameset comes with: frame, fork, headset, seat clamp, seatpost, thru-axles, stops and plugs for mounting brake and derailleur cables and housing. the derailleur hanger is replaceable. the seatpost is 350mm long and has 15mm of setback.
the bmc teamelite 01 is bmcs a-list hardtail cross-country bike. This lightweight carbon framed bike is made for world cup level performance but can be used by a massive range of rider. The teamelite is known for its ability to generate maximum efficiency with minimal weight. This mountain bike accommodates the diverse skillset of the most aggressive riders. Of course, the main focus of the teamelite is speed and climbing, but it is also a formidable tool for technical descents and rocky trails. Anyone looking for the best performance in a cross-country situation and an all-around excellent mountain bike will get the most out of the bmc teamelite 01 one.
bmcs big wheel concept is a top contributor to its world-class speed. Race-focused 29-inch wheels make it easier to accelerate and hit your top speeds while rolling over obstacles. With this technology, the teamelite remains incredibly nimble, stable, and efficient, especially for a 29er. The teamelite also has an extra-low stand over height thanks to a modified top tube along with other frame features. Extra stand over clearance leads to more safety and freedom of movement at high speeds on hard trails. Internal cable routing for any drivetrain with dual transmission integration adds to the convenience and sleek look of the bmc teamelite 01.
a unique feature of the bmc teamelite 01 is its micro travel technology (mtt). This includes 20mm of dampening at the rear of the bike. With this technology, riding a hardtail no longer means rattling and discomfort on descents and rocky terrain. This piece was designed in the bmc impec lab to push the limits of hardtail cross-country riding. The teamelite 01 one is equipped with a sram gx eagle 12-speed groupset which is known for some of the highest performing shifting on the market. The bmc teamelite 01 is for the rider who wants high speeds, excellent climbing on steep hills, and a bit of extra compliance.
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note: this bike features our highest performing sram red etap axs build. it is built up with r&a spec, but you are encouraged to be creative and make it your own. please note that customization, including upgrades or downgrades of wheels can raise or lower the price.
the gallium pro is the flagship gold standard for argon 18 road bikes. this bike is built with the same exact geometry as that tour de france stage-winning machine for a lower price. a slightly lower grade of carbon keeps the price of this frame down while keeping it light and not taking away from what makes the gallium great. compromise is not an option for argon 18. this bike will simultaneously stand out on the toughest climbs and on high-speed chases. anyone looking for an affordable machine to maximize their potential will enjoy riding the gallium.
the gallium disc manages to stay incredibly light for amazing climbing even with its disc brake compatibility. pushing the limit of their carbon lay-up has allowed argon 18 to build bikes that just barely scrape by the uci weight standard. they were able to accomplish this through 3d modeling and carbon molding, bringing this bike to the next level. even the carbon fork of the gallium has been improved to shave off even more weight. the lighter fork is still just as stiff as previous models, maximizing performance.
the disc-ready fork as well as the rest of the frame is made with stiff carbon to put the sprinting power of this bike on par with its climbing. the press-fit 3d offers three headtube heights. this range helps preserve five to 11 percent more frontal rigidity than standard spacers. overall, this version of the argon 18 gallium is stiffer than any other gallium model they have ever made. argon 18 boasts the gallium as one of the better gap-closing climbing bikes out there.
the aggressive race-ready geometry of the argon 18 gallium disc has been dialed in over the years and tested in the biggest world tour races. the refined seatpost is easily adjustable and more compliant than ever for a comfortable ride on an aggressive machine. using sram red etap axs 12-speed shifting eliminates the need for cables or position disruption.
if you are looking to build an incredibly fast and light bike at an affordable price, the argon 18 gallium frame is a great place to start. on your argon 18 gallium disc, you will feel confident in any race stage. excellent speed combined with great braking and steering gives you all-around performance. climbing and closing gaps will be equally advantageous to you on this versatile and professional-level machine.
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