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Scott CR1 Team £1,549 On test PBK Team 2007 £1,499 Focus Cayo Exp £1,399 £1500 Race bikes How fast and light a bike can you get for around £1500? Paul Vincent and Cara Coolbaugh find out Condor Bellissima £1,299 JULY 2007 CYCLING PLUS 97 Bikeshop CYP198.bs_bike1 97 25/5/07 13:57:11

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Page 1: Bike Review

Scott CR1 Team £1,549

On test

PBK Team 2007 £1,499 Focus Cayo Exp £1,399

£1500 Race bikes How fast and light a bike can you get for around £1500? Paul Vincent and Cara Coolbaugh find out

Condor Bellissima £1,299

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Had you asked us a year ago to gaze into a crystal ball, we would have predicted the widespread return of

aluminium as a high-end frame material. Back then, all the signs were that the shortfall in the availability of carbon fibre would by now have made carbon bike frames at this price uneconomical. But having seen prices drop in recent months to previously unheard of levels, the message is to enjoy the carbon party while you can.

In the wake of stiff competition from web-based sellers, some of the biggest names in the cycle industry have, in recent months, raised the bar for value for money. While until very recently it was quite reasonable to expect to get a carbon bike based on Shimano’s ‘entry-level race’ 105 groupset for £1,500, it is now possible to bag one equipped with pro-level Dura-Ace components for the same money.

For this month’s test, we have chosen

In the wake

of stiff

competition

from web-

based sellers,

some of the

biggest

names have

raised the

bar for value

for money

Neat features like these

aluminium dropouts

give the Scott frame a

classy look

The Scott CR1 Team builds on the

exciting ride of the original C1

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Scott CR1 Team£1,549Scott � 01670 712129

www.scottusa.com

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three full carbon framed cycles: the Scott CR1 Team and two bikes from website-based brands PBK and Wiggle, the top-of-the-range PBK Team and the second from top Focus Cayo Expert.

Because carbon bikes with female-specific geometry start above our £1500 price point, we have selected the Condor Bellissima that is based on an aluminium frame, with carbon seatstays and a carbon fork. The Bellissima is Condor’s first women-specific frame, but many in their vast men’s range come in sizes down to 46cm too. With a personalised fitting as part of the package, Condor make a comfortable riding position a real priority. The big question, though, is how the Bellissima stands up among a stable full of carbon lightweights.

Frame Scott 9 PBK 8 Focus 9 Condor 9Six years ago Scott found a way of producing a carbon frame, the C1, without using lugs, the normal method

The PBK has

the highest

groupset

specification

that we

have seen

on a bike at

this price

Curved rear seatstays

are believed to help

dissipate vibration

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BikeshopPBK Team 2007£1,499PBK � 01539 738268

www.probikekit.com

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of joining carbon tubes at that time. Instead they employed a filleted joint using various layers of carbon to bind the tubes together. The Scott CR1 Team is a development of the original C1 and is based on the same high modulus carbon frame as their Pro and SL models. There are six sizes available, ranging from 47-61cm (50-59cm top tubes). It has the most upright, sportive-orientated riding position of all the bikes tested here and the frame is the lightest on test at 1,031g – some 155g more than their range-heading ultra-high modulus Addict R1 frame of the same size (CPlus 194). The right hand chainstay is protected by a steel sheet, preventing damage to the carbon layers from an unshipped chain.

PBK – Performance Bike Kit – are a mail order outfit previously better known for their clothing range, who have recently introduced a carbon bike that’s available in three different groupset options: Shimano 105, Ultegra

At 1,206g, the

Cayo’s bare

frame is

impressively

light, just a

whisker away

from what we

would term

superbike

status

The Focus�s FSA

Gossamer chainset

looks good, but we�d

also like to see a 39/53t

chainring option

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Focus Cayo Expert£1,399.99Wiggle

www.wiggle.co.uk

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T

The Condor

shows

remarkable

stability at

speed,

making it

a great

descender

The Bellissima�s rear

Fulcrum Racing 5 wheel

sports fewer spokes and

a refined hub body over

the 2006 version

and Dura-Ace. The frame is made, we are told, from Torayca T700 carbon and appears to be constructed using lugs. There are gear adjusters on the down-tube, which means setting up and adjusting them on the fly is a doddle. At 1,477g for the large size tested, it is not particularly light but largely what we have come to expect for an entry-level carbon frame. There were no nasty surprises in the frame geometry tables on the website, though sadly there are only four sizes available, based on top-tube lengths of between 51-57cm.

The website company Wiggle handle the German brand Focus for the UK. All the Cayo models have the same frame, with prices based on the equipment spec.

Like the Scott, the Cayo frame is made from uni-directional carbon with a larger number of cross-layers where stresses are the greatest. It’s finished with a decorative outer layer that is covered only by the down-tube graphics. At 1,206g, the bare frame is impressively light, just a whisker

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BikeshopCondor Bellissima£1,299Condor � 020 7269 6820

www.condorcycles.com

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away from what we would term superbike status, and the separate seatstay tubes – a feature seen on their German compatriot Isaac’s range – add stiffness. The chainstay bridge adds strength and the bottom bracket and chainstays are swathed in a shade of beige metallic that contrasts well with the bold, grey graphics and finishing layer of coarse-weave carbon. Sizes range from 48cm to 60cm.

Dedacciai supply the tubes and manufacturing prowess for the Condor’s unique combination frame, which is handbuilt in Italy. The main triangle uses triple-butted and heat-treated aluminium pipes for weight saving, along with good strength and stiffness. Welds are filled, blending in unnoticeably under the cool, matt grey finish. The chainstays and bottom bracket are also aluminium, but the seatstays are Dedacciai carbon, bonded to the main triangle just above the wishbone and before the dropouts.

The forks are Dedacciai carbon too, with a carbon steerer, and the visible weave coordinates nicely with the rear stays.

The Bellissima is designed after the men’s Italia with a shortened top-tube – on average 1cm less. A customised fitting session at the Condor shop in London takes you through from frame sizing to component selection. This is particularly useful as you are able to try various frames and see if a women’s geometry works for you. Sizes run in a big range from 46-61cm, all using 700c wheels.

EquipmentScott 9 PBK 9 Focus 10 Condor 9The Scott’s Ritchey Comp handlebars have an anatomic ‘pistol-grip’ bend that provides the perfect resting place for your palms. The 10-degree stem can be flipped to alter the ride height in seconds, and the Carbon Pro seatpost is easy to adjust for angle and setback. Out on the roads everyone had the same thought: that the frame deserves more compliant kit, as it all but failed to take the buzz out of a harsh ride.

The compact Shimano R-600 34/50-tooth chainset is slightly at odds with the sort of rider that the CR1 is intended for – these gear ratios are on the low side for fast criteriums and road races; a 39/53 chainset from the Shimano 105 range would provide the solution,

the arms than those further down the Shimano range, making it lighter, but we would like to see this bike available with the option of a non-series R-600 compact or triple chainset to provide a better range of crawler gears. The Dura-Ace STI gear levers have a crisper, more defined click than those below it in the Shimano range, but the actual shift speed to and from the next cog is no faster than a Shimano 105 set-up. The Prorace carbon seatpost is a good fit in the frame and has a rather clever secondary collar fitted to it to prevent it slipping down.

While the PBK sports the more refined Dura-Ace kit, the Ultegra-equipped Focus Cayo Expert gets the perfect 10 because of the level of kit elsewhere. Shimano Ultegra has always been at the top of the

the German Syntace stable. The FSA Gossamer compact chainset looks better than the Shimano equivalent but we would like to see this bike available with a 39/53 chainring combination for the die-hard competitors. Consumers who want a triple chainset must plump for the Shimano 105-equipped Cayo Triple that retails for £959.99.

With the Bellissima, you have the choice to spec it any way you want. Condor provide a long list of kit and are not limited to Shimano. In fact, for just £750 you can get the same frame with an entry-level Campag Xenon groupset. We had it built up with Ultegra to meet the price range for this test and, to be honest, it’s about as high a spec as you’d want. As expected, the whole groupset performs smoothly and reliably and it looks fantastic. Fitted with a 34/50t compact chainset and 12-25t spread of sprockets gives a gear range that will please roadies and suit European cyclosportives too.

Hilly locations might see you out of the saddle for the climbs but it’s unlikely you’d run out of gears on the top-end for fast, flat sections. The Ultegra brakes feel great, with even stopping power and a lot of bite when you need it, but we’d have liked the levers to be shimmed in to reduce the reach – something that

Scott’s C1 gave an injection of excitement, and

the CR1 Team builds on that, making you want to

turn your hour-long training run into a longer one

albeit for extra cost. Crucially for some, this bike is available with a triple chainset for the same price.

The PBK has the highest specification groupset that we have seen on a bike at this price; it’s remarkable that they’ve not skimped by using cheaper components like Tektro brakes. The top quality 39/53t Dura-Ace crankset has more hollowed out of

price/quality-of-finish index and with lighter finishing kit and wheels, the Focus, at 18lb, is the lightest bike on test. The finishing kit includes their own-branded Concept Extreme handlebar and four-bolt stem that have more than a passing resemblance to the highly regarded components from

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Folding bead Kevlar is used in place of a steel-reinforcing bead to save tyre weightCompact chainset Smaller chainrings –usually 34/50t (teeth) – that make it easier to tackle hills than a traditional 39/53tHigh modulus carbon A top quality carbon that�s stiff er than a medium modulus but not necessarily stronger Lugs Angled sockets that the frame tube ends fi t into to join them all togetherSteerer Fork tube the stem attaches toIn-line seatpost The seatpost clamp is at the top of the tube as opposed to behind it, as with a set back/laid back postDishing Term for the way the spokes on the cassette side of a rear wheel are shorter and more steeply angled than the other side Toe overlap When the rider�s feet brush the front tyre when turning slowlyTwo-cross Where each spoke is crossed by two others along its length – crossing spokes improves a wheel�s lateral strength

JARGON BUSTERS

greatly improves control for small-handed riders.

Cranks are a proportional length, at 170mm, and can be changed if desired. The Fizik Pave sport saddle is not what I would have chosen and I swapped out the laid back seatpost for an inline one for testing. Deda Big Piega handlebars are a good 40cm width, with an average drop, but other bar options are available from 36cm to 46cm in width – likewise for stem lengths, seatposts and saddles.

WHEELSScott 8 PBK 8 Focus 8 Condor 9Both the Scott and PBK are specified with Mavic’s well proven entry-level Aksium Race wheels. These, and the Shimano equivalent WH-R500 wheels, are specified on more production bikes than any other and are neither light nor interesting to look at, but curiously manage to ride faster than you would expect. This can be attributed to high spoke tensions and a design that aims to reduce the amount of dishing needed on the rear wheel, thus increasing stiffness.

The hubs use cartridge bearings and are relatively new to the Mavic range, and we have had no cause to question their quality.

The Continental UltraRaces are listed as high mileage tyres with a 180 TPI casing and Kevlar beneath the tread. Fitted to the Scott, they behaved well when driven hard into corners and hung on well to rain-soaked surfaces. The PBK’s Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres also performed well on wet surfaces and they continue to be one of the best budget tyres available.

Easton have huge experience in the design and manufacture of handlebars, stems and tubing, but are relatively new to wheel production. Despite this lack of experience, their mid-range Ascent 2 wheel is one of the best we have come across at any price. The Vista wheels on the Cayo represent the entry point on the Easton range. They use stainless steel j-bend spokes – 20 at the front, 24 at the rear – all radially laced apart from the two-cross pattern on the driveside of the rear wheel. The rim is a 30mm depth in a v-section and the hubs use cartridge bearings. Both wheels remained perfectly true throughout the test. The Michelin Lithion tyres fitted are the most reasonably priced tyres from the French firm and have a folding bead and eco-friendly silica tread.

The Bellissima’s Fulcrum Racing 5s are unflashy but good looking wheels that are well suited to the bike and price point. They’re just one rung up from the entry-level

Our test shows that if you can

stretch your budget to around the

£1,500 mark you�ll get even better

value for money

The PBK has a top quality Dura-Ace groupset,

but the lack of other chainring options loses

it points, while the Focus�s finishing

kit earns it top marks

Racing 7s, which isn’t a criticism because the 7s kick off the range with a high level of quality, and each successive wheelset is lighter and pricier. The rear wheel is the newer Evolution model that boasts a 90g loss of weight, fewer spokes and a refined hub body over the 2006 version. Both front and rear wheels have 24 spokes each and Fulcrum hubs with well sealed cartridge bearings. Rims are thoughtfully manufactured for a precise balance with two oversized spokes running opposite the join.

Hutchinson’s Quartz 700x23c

tyres are designed for high mileage riders. We found they rolled well and also felt grippy in the corners thanks to the slightly softer rubber compound on the shoulders. No punctures during testing either.

HANDLINGScott 9 PBK 8 Focus 9 Condor 8The original Scott C1 (tested back in issue 147, August 2003) gave an injection of excitement, and the CR1 Team builds on that with an even greater sense of smooth refinement that makes you want to turn your hour-long training run

into a longer one. The stiff and responsive ride character is thankfully one notch down from the extreme end of the stiffness spectrum, where the Isaac Sonic and new Principia Ellipse Carbon lie, though we still found ourselves skirting around road surface irregularities to avoid numb fingers and a sore backside.

The Scott’s outright stiffness makes it feel more planted to the road and stiffer than the PBK, particularly at racing speeds, and while we expected the thin fork blades to create some unwanted flex on fast downhill sections, this wasn’t the case. The steering also proved to be pin-point accurate when leaning hard into corners.

The PBK’s upright riding position and compliant, user-friendly ride place it firmly in the sportive category. It dampens road shocks before they get through to the rider’s contact points, although in this respect it is harder to feel that telltale

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Verdict

RivalsPearson Carbon Pro 105 £1,549

Specialized Roubaix Comp £1,499

BH L65 Classic G2 Ultegra £1,450

Trek 5000 T WSD £1,299.99

Specialized Ruby Comp D4W £1,499.99

Pearson Carbon Pro 105 £1,549

The new Pearson Carbon Pro bike has top-notch

performance, though the fork lacks the pin-point

steering accuracy of the Scott CR1 or Cayo. With

Shimano 105 and ITM finishing kit, it is worth

considering simply for its great looks.

Pearson Cycles � 020 8642 2095

www.pearsoncycles.co.uk

Specialized Roubaix Comp £1,499

The Roubaix FACT 8R carbon frame is tuned for

sportives and there are some neat touches

including the reversible sleeve stem that enables

it to be altered from a 10 degree rise to 17.

SBC � 020 8391 3500 www.specialized.com

BH L65 Classic G2 Ultegra £1,450

In the wake of the L60 that set a benchmark last

summer, this Ultegra-equipped L65 bike uses

lighter frame technology for what promises to be

an even better ride – we�ll test one soon.

BH Bikes � 07977 157223 www.bhbikes.com

Trek 5000 T WSD £1,300

Full carbon, women-specific compact road frame

with an Ultegra/105 mix and Bontrager Select

wheelset. Sizes are 47, 51, 54 and 57cm.

Trek � 01908 282626 www.trekbike.co.uk

Specialized Ruby Comp D4W £1,499.99

Specialized�s FACT 7R carbon frame and forks

with Zertz elastomer dampeners, designed for a

more upright riding position, comes with

Shimano 105 10spd and FSA compact chainset.

SBC � 020 8391 3500 www.specialized.com

shove of energy apparent on the Scott when cranking the pedals hard. On the plus side, at the end of a long ride we all felt much less tired than after we’d been riding the Scott.

Compliant as it is, high lateral forces do not present a problem for the PBK when cornering hard, nor does braking hard on the entry to a tightening bend, where the Dura-Ace brake blocks provide a little more power and control than the brakes from the lesser groupsets.

When you hear the name Cayo, it probably invokes thoughts of a relaxing holiday on the Caribbean island of the same name, but in reality the Focus Cayo is most rewarding when ridden with determination. The short wheelbase makes for vivid responses to steering in tight corners, and the short head-tube allows a lower riding position than the others. This is an important consideration for those who want the Cayo as a basis for time trialling, and you can of course flip the stem and stack the spacers for a handlebar height that is on a par with the others.

In absolute terms, it is a shade less stiff than the Scott, as it is possible to fluff a gearshift when changing under pressure, but you have to be trying really hard to notice. And over longer distances, like the PBK,

The Scott�s ride quality gives you a sublime

sense of connection with the road

Incredibly, it is now possible to get a carbon bike with Shimano 105 for under a grand – we found the new Raleigh for this price – but there is no doubting that you can get your money�s worth by graduating to £1500; as we have found here, you are getting either a high-end carbon frame or a top-end groupset as part of the package.

The Scott represents the former; its top-notch frame has a riding quality that supplies a sublime sense of connection with the road and goes a long way to justifying the lower equipment spec level when compared to the other bikes on test. At a shade over the magic kilo, the CR1 Team

The Cayo is most rewarding when ridden with

determination. The short wheelbase makes for

vivid responses to steering in tight corners

it is kinder to the rider’s contact points than the Scott.

When considering the Bellissima, the most obvious point is that it is the only non-fully carbon bike here. In a way, the Bellissima’s frame, with a lower spec and corresponding lower price, would make it more of a sure favourite among a more comparable set of rival (aluminium) bikes – the carbon forks and stays giving it that little

bit extra. However, in the context of this test, it’s up against three carbon bikes, and their characteristically smooth ride and higher price tags. The Bellissima simply has a different ride quality, with the stiffer feel of aluminium.

Considered alone, it has many positive points. The carbon seatstays and fork provide some road dampening and the attention to rider position should ensure that it’s comfortable to ride. It also shows remarkable stability at speed, making it a great descender.

The predictable handling helps on longer rides, though a bit of extra attention might be needed for sharp turns. It felt responsive out of the saddle and accelerates well, thanks to the frame stiffness. There’s a little toe overlap, but we quickly got used to it.

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PBK Team 2007 As tested £1,499PBK � 01539 738268 www.probikekit.com

Frame and forks

Size tested: Large Sizes available: S, M, L, XL Weight as tested: 8.210kg/18.1lb no pedalsFrame: Carbon – T700 carbon front monocoque triangle with bonded in seat and chain stays Frame weight: 1,477g/3.3lb Fork: Carbon blade/alu crown/carbon steerer Fork weight: 391g/0.9lb

Bike dimensions

Top tube: 57cm/22.4inSeat tube (c-c): 46cm/18.1inChainstays: 41cm/16.1inWheelbase: 100cm/39.4inHead tube angle: 73°Seat tube angle: 73°Fork offset: 4.3cm/1.7inTrail: 6.2cmB/b height: 28cm/11inStandover height: 77cm/30.3inBraze-ons: 2 bottles

Frame alignment

Head tube: Perfect Rear triangle: Perfect Fork: Perfect

Transmission

Chainset: Shimano Dura-Ace 172.5mmBottom bracket: Shimano Dura-AceFreewheel: Shimano Dura-AceChain brand: Shimano Dura-AceDerailleurs: Shimano Dura-AceGear levers: Shimano Dura-AcePedals: None

Gear ratio (in)

Wheels

Front & Rear: Mavic Aksium RaceTyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro 23mmWheel weight: 1,223g Fr, 1,582g Rr

Other components

Handlebar stem: Ritchey Comp 13cm Handlebars: Ritchey Comp 44 (46cm overall) Headset: Prorace integrated raised stacking 30mm) Saddle: Ritchey Comp Seatpost: Prorace 31.6mm carbon setback-type Brakeset: Dura-Ace

frame is upgradeable to superbike status with, say, a Dura-Ace rear mech and chainset at a later date. Moreover, at half the cost, the CR1 frame represents far better value for money than their fl agship team issue Addict model, which is some 230g lighter.

The PBK frame doesn�t excite the senses in the same way that the Scott does, but we all felt that the balance of a high-end groupset and the vertically-compliant ride character makes it completely unbeatable value for the rider who is looking for a Dura-Ace equipped bike – and is fi t enough to cope with the tall gear ratios. It�s a

shame that it doesn�t include a triple chainset option,

There�s no doubt the Bellissima is a very desirable bike. Whether you go for it with a build at this price is largely dependent on how much you want to buy into the full carbon dream, as there are options available for £1,300 – with lesser packages. However, if you�re happy with the slightly harsher ride of aluminium and want something that�s arguably better for day-to-day use and more resistant to crash damage, the Bellissima is a custom-fi tted,

superbly fi nished option with a range of prices and builds to suit.

To make our decision even harder this month, the Focus is right on the money and certainly the best in terms of low weight and an enviable balance of handling and comfort. The Cayo frame falls just short of the �team issue superbike� status that we put upon the Scott, but what it loses in terms of weight – being 200g heavier than the Scott CR1 – it makes up for with more interesting wheels; this combined with the mainly Ultegra groupset and thinly-disguised Syntace fi nishing kit make it the best bike on test.

Scott 9/10Sensational ride but look elsewhere if you crave comfort

PBK 9/10Great sportive tool but killer spec is let down by high gearing ratios

Focus 10/10Versatile and well judged specification in every area – buy one

Condor 9/10Highly specced and well finished frame – just not fully carbon

Focus Cayo Expert£1,399.99www.wiggle.co.uk

Frame and forks

Size tested: Large Sizes available: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL Weight as tested: 8.180kg/18lb no pedalsFrame: Carbon Frame weight: 1,206g/2.7lb Fork: Carbon blade/alu crown/carbon steererFork weight: 508g/1.1lb

Bike dimensions

Top tube: 56cm/22inSeat tube (c-c): 51cm/20.1inChainstays: 41cm/16.1inWheelbase: 98.0cm/38.6inHead tube angle: 73.5 Seat tube angle: 73.5 Fork offset: 4.3cm/1.7inTrail: 5.9cmB/b height: 27cm/10.6inStandover height: 78cm/30.7inBraze-ons: 2 bottles

Frame alignment

Head tube: Perfect Rear triangle: Perfect Fork: Perfect

Transmission

Chainset: FSA Gossamer 172.5mm compactBottom bracket: FSA integratedFreewheel: Shimano Ultegra 11-25Chain brand: UltegraDerailleurs: UltegraGear levers: UltegraPedals: None

Gear ratio (in)

Wheels

Front & Rear: Easton Vista 20/24. Round stainless spokes crossed on drive side Tyres: Michelin Lithion 23mmWheel weight: 1,689g Rr, 1,187g Fr

Other components

Handlebar stem: Concept extreme 4-bolt oversize 11cmHandlebars: Concept extreme flat-topped 45cm anatomicHeadset: FSA Integrated Saddle: By Velo for Focus Seatpost: Concept Extreme 27.2mm setback, two-bolt type Brakeset: Shimano Ultegra Accessories: None

Condor Bellissima £1,299 as tested (£449.99 frameset and headset, builds from £749.99)Condor � 020 7269 6820 www.condorcycles.com

Frame and forks

Size tested: 49cmSizes available: 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61cmWeight: 8.8kg/19.4lb no pedalsFrame: Dedacciai 7003 alloy Frame weight: 1,355g/3lb Fork: Dedacciai Carbon with carbon steerer Fork weight: 564g/1.2lb

Bike dimensions

Top tube: 50cm/19.7inSeat tube (c-c): 43.5cm/17.1inChainstays: 40.5cm/15.9inWheelbase: 96.3cm/37.9inHead tube angle: 72° Seat tube angle: 75.5° Fork offset: 4.5cm/1.8inTrail: 6.6cmB/b height: 26.9cm/10.6inStandover height: 74cm/29.1inBraze-ons: 2 bottles

Frame alignment

Head tube: Perfect Rear triangle: Perfect Fork: Perfect

Transmission

Chainset: Shimano FC-R700 Compact, 34-50t, 170mmBottom bracket: Shimano Hollowtech II Integrated BB with outboard bearingsFreewheel: Shimano, Ultegra cassetteChain brand: Shimano HGDerailleurs: Shimano UltegraGear levers: Shimano UltegraPedals: None

Gear ratio (in)

Wheels

Front & Rear: Fulcrum Racing 5 and Racing 5 Evolution (rear), Fulcrum Racing hubsTyres: Hutchinson Quartz, 700x23cWheel weight (no skewer): 1,300g Fr; 1,740g Rr

Other components

Stem: Deda Quattro, OS, 90mm Bars: Deda Big Piega, 40cm (outside to outside)Headset: Condor Integrated Saddle: Fizik Pave Sport Seatpost: Condor Carbon with layback Brakeset: Shimano Ultegra Accessories: None

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Scott CR1 TeamAs tested £1,549Scott � 01670 712129 www.scottusa.com

Frame and forks

Size tested: L Sizes available: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL Weight as tested: 8.340kg/18.4lb no pedalsFrame: CarbonFrame weight: 1,031g/2.3lb Fork: 100% carbonFork weight: 410g/0.9lb

Bike dimensions

Top tube: 56.5cm/22.2inSeat tube (c-c): 50cm/19.7inChainstays: 40.5cm/15.9inWheelbase: 99.5cm/39.2inHead tube angle: 73° Seat tube angle: 74° Fork offset: 4.3cm/1.7inTrail: 6.2cmB/b height: 27cm/10.6inStandover height: 79cm/31.1inBraze-ons: 2 bottles

Frame alignment

Head tube: Perfect Rear triangle: Perfect Fork: Perfect

Transmission

Chainset: Shimano compact R-600 172.5Bottom bracket: integratedFreewheel: Shimano 105Chain brand: ShimanoDerailleurs: Shimano 105Gear levers: Shimano 105Pedals: None

Gear ratio (in)

Wheels

Front & Rear: Mavic Aksium RaceTyres: Continental Ultra Race 23mmWheel weight: 1,737g Rr, 1,292g Fr

Other components

Handlebar stem: Ritchey Comp aluminium oversize 12cm Handlebars: Ritchey Comp aluminium oversize, 45cm overallHeadset: Ritchey semi-integrated Saddle: Selle Italia C2 Seatpost: Ritchey Carbon Pro 31.6mm Brakeset: Shimano 105 Accessories: None

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Note
Please note we offer any cassette ratio on all our bikes. please ring for details!
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Note
We will offer The Shimano R700 compact crank with our Dura Ace equiped bikes.