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, a more compliant carbon in areas affecting comfort, in areas such as the seat tube and seat stays while retaining torsional stiffness with T800H a more rigid carbon in areas such as the bottom bracket, down tube, head tube and chain 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.

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