Description
Known for versatility, the Absolute’s geometry strikes a balance between speed and comfort, making it ideal for the fitness-minded rider, or the urbanite looking to ride to work or run errands. The Absolute Carbon includes:
Full C5 carbon frame with VRTech (Vibration Reduction Technology) reduces road vibration by 24.6% compared to a frame without VRTech
FC-440 full carbon fork
Hidden fender eyelets on fork
Wave seatstays disrupt and diffuse road vibration
Endurance geometry with a taller headtube and longer chainstays
Integrated chainstay protector
Flat mount disc brakes
Unique tube diameters and carbon layups for each size frame produces a consistent ride quality across the full size range
VRTECH
VRTech [Vibration Reduction Technology] is a PU [Polyurethane] treated natural fiber strategically placed within the Gran Fondo’s high-modulus carbon layup that dissipates high-frequency vibrations. VRTech enhanced frames reduce road vibration by 24.6% compared to non VRTech frames.
WAVE SEATSTAY
Wave seatstays disrupt and diffuse road vibration and provide a slight vertical flex increasing your comfort on the bike and smoothing out your ride.
C5 CARBON
C5 carbon delivers all the benefits of a carbon frame; improved ride quality, quicker acceleration, lighter weight but in a more attainable package.
SPECIFICATIONS
SIZES
XXS (46cm), XS (49cm), S (52cm), M (54cm), L (56cm), XL (58cm), XXL (61cm)
COLOR(S)
Satin Carbon
FRAME
C5 high-modulus carbon w/ VRTech, integrated head tube w/ 1 1/2″ lower, internal cable routing, PF30 BB shell, double water bottle mounts, oversized ETC chainstays, replaceable hanger & hidden fender eyelet
FORK
FC-440 carbon w/ alloy dropouts, flat mount disc
CRANKSET
Oval 300, 50/34T
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano, external, sealed bearing
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano 105
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano 105, 11-speed
SHIFTERS
Shimano RS-700, Rapid Fire, 11-speed
CASSETTE
Shimano 105, 11-32T, 11-speed
CHAIN
KMC X11 w/ MissingLink, 11-speed
WHEELSET
Vera Corsa DPD22 double wall rims, 28 / 32h, alloy disc hubs, 14g stainless spokes
TIRES
Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c, 30 tpi
BRAKESET
Tektro R310 hydraulic disc for flat-mount, 140mm rotors
BRAKE LEVERS
Tektro R310 hydraulic, 3-finger lever
HEADSET
FSA, 1 1/8″ upper – 1 1/2″ lower, integrated
HANDLEBAR
Oval Concepts 200 flat, 6061 alloy, 5° sweep, 31.8mm clamp
STEM
Oval Concepts 313, 3D-forged 6061 stem body, +/-7°
GRIPS
Velo triple density, anatomical grip w/ integrated bar-end
SADDLE
Oval 300 pavement
SEATPOST
Oval 300, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm diameter
WEIGHT
8.99kg / 19.80lbs
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