WORTHY TO RACE, BUT PREFERS THE CLUB PACE
 

The trails that have been blazed by the Equipe-R have been applied to the Equipe. Using the same geometry, tube optimization and SLP technology as the Equipe-R but with the use of slightly more compliant carbon blend of T800H and T700. The Equipe is tuned to provide a more forgiving ride without trading away much on the performance side of things. The layup of the Equipe increases comfort by using T700H in place of the more rigid T800H in areas affecting comfort, while retaining torsional stiffness with T800H in place of the T1000G found in the Equipe-R for precise handling. The Equipe is sharply dressed, with internal cable routing, 27.2mm seat post to further enhance vertical comfort when riding over secondary roads, and the acceptance of 25mm tires to round off a high dedication to a plush but fast ride.

DUAL EFFICIENCY SEAT STAYS

The Strategically designed head tube on Equipe frames tapers from 1-1/8” at the top to 1-1/4” at the bottom. This orientation Increases strength and stiffness for greater steering precision and responsiveness during out-of-the-saddle efforts.

This wider base creates a stiffer, stronger junction, and this gradual transition from top to bottom eliminates the likelihood of weak spots in the structure of the head tube. The other positive of this design is a reduction in weight due to the smaller bearings.

TAPERED HEAD TUBE

The Strategically designed head tube on Equipe frames tapers from 1-1/8” at the top to 1-1/4” at the bottom. This orientation Increases strength and stiffness for greater steering precision and responsiveness during out-of-the-saddle efforts.

This wider base creates a stiffer, stronger junction, and this gradual transition from top to bottom eliminates the likelihood of weak spots in the structure of the head tube. The other positive of this design is a reduction in weight due to the smaller bearings.

BB86

In order to best manage power transfer and optimize Q-Factor the Equipe features a BB86 bottom bracket. The wide 86mm cross section, press fit bearings, and smooth transitions better manage loads and yield a laterally robust structure which increases pedaling efficiency by effectively delivering power to the drivetrain rather than losing it to unwanted frame flex. The BB86 system also allows for the use of most standard crank sets that have a 24mm ID spindle