TAPERED HEAD/STEERER TUBES
TAPERED HEAD/STEERER TUBES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| FRAME | |
| SWAT | |
| REAR SHOCK | |
| FORK | |
| HEADSET | |
| STEM | |
| HANDLEBARS | |
| GRIPS | |
| FRONT BRAKE | |
| REAR BRAKE | |
| BRAKE LEVERS | |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | |
| SHIFT LEVERS | |
| CASSETTE | |
| CHAIN | |
| CRANKSET | |
| CHAINRINGS | |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | |
| PEDALS | |
| RIMS | |
| FRONT HUB | |
| REAR HUB | |
| SPOKES | |
| FRONT TIRE | |
| REAR TIRE | |
| INNER TUBES | |
| SADDLE | |
| SEATPOST | |
| SEAT BINDER | |
| NOTES |
GEOMETRY
* *Not availaible in all markets.
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length, Center to Top | ||||
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | ||||
| Top Tube Length, Actual | ||||
| Bottom Bracket Drop | ||||
| Bottom Bracket Height | ||||
| Chainstay Length | ||||
| Seat Tube Angle, Actual | ||||
| Seat Tube Angle, Effective | ||||
| Head Tube Angle | ||||
| Wheel Base | ||||
| Standover Height | ||||
| Head Tube Length | ||||
| Stack | ||||
| Reach | ||||
| Handlebar Width | ||||
| Stem Length | ||||
| Crank Length | ||||
| Seatpost Length |
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
WHATFull internal cable routing for brake and shifter cables on all frames. Compatible with standard and Di2 components.
WHYMaintains cleanest lines for optimal aerodynamics, while also keeping grit and grime from affecting shifting and braking performance.
HOWCables are routed from the handlebar through the frame and exit at the top tube, BB, and chainstay.
FACT CARBON 3:1 AIRFOIL FORK
WHATFourth generation, UCI-legal, aero carbon fork with 3:1 shaping and straight profile.
WHYTo improve stiffness over traditional curved aero forks while remaining ultra-light. Provides an aerodynamic advantage combined with road bike handling and quickness.
HOWOur 3:1 X-Section fork blades present a narrow edge to the wind, and run in a straight line from crown to dropouts optimizing lateral stiffness. An ultra-light carbon layup is employed on the blades and dropouts, which are co-molded with steel inserts for durability when taking wheels on and off.
TAPERED HEAD/STEERER TUBES
WHATStrategically designed headtube/steerer assembly that tapers from 1-1/8” at the top to 1-3/8” at the crown, with an integrated aero spacer.
WHYIncreases strength and stiffness for greater steering precision, while optimizing airflow from steerer to top tube.
HOWThe wider base creates a naturally stiffer junction, and the gradual transition of carbon fiber from top to bottom eliminates the potential for weak spots due to sharp angles (carbon is at its best when it keeps a smooth line). The top cap curves gracefully into bevel in top tube for seamless interface, and turns with steerer tube for best aerodynamics even while steering.
PATENTED, CAMBERED AIRFOIL X-SECTION SEATSTAYS
WHATCambered, FACT carbon, asymmetrical seatstays.
WHYTo optimize the crosswind aerodynamics of the seatstays without sacrificing stiffness or headwind performance.
HOWAirplane-wing shaped stays are asymmetrically designed with a flat outer surface and a smooth, rounded inner surface to calm crosswind airflow before passing by the wheels. Since cyclists most often face crosswinds (approximately 15% yaw on average), we’ve cambered out slightly the leading edge of the stays. This allows the wind to hit directly on the leading edge of the upwind stay, minimizing air disturbance and wrapping airflow around the stay and smoothly out the back.
FACT CARBON FRAME
WHATHigh-modulus carbon aero frame utilizing our most advanced carbon construction method.
WHYGives the Venge the best complete performance package of aerodynamics, light weight, and stiffness.
HOWEach tube and junction has been optimized for maximum stiffness and minimum weight, while maintaining an aerodynamic advantage. For instance, headtube assembly is extra wide at the crown for increased stiffness but remains narrow at the waist and tapers quickly to airfoil shape for weight savings and aero advantage. We’ve also employed stiffening plies of our highest-modulus carbon in strategic areas throughout the front triangle to further increase torsional stiffness.
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September 19, 2013
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from Namibia Age: 35 to 44 Length of ownership: 1 week Level of expertise: Intermediate
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