Our race-specific flagship has also evolved for 2018, building on the successes of the previous model we’ve evolved the frame design working closely with our carbon-fibre engineers to both lighten the overall chassis weight and increase stiffness through the bottom bracket shell and chainstays. With the increase in stiffness we also realized we needed to keep the ride comfortable and consistent with the previous generation. 

What we’ve achieved however is a smoother ride that’s also more responsive. By reducing the size of the rear triangle by dropping the seatstays we’ve increased the rear triangle stiffness. The seat stay diameter is also reduced allowing more elastic give we’ve achieved this by relocating the direct mount rear bike under the chainstay bridge at the bottom bracket junction.

Whilst the rear triangle has increased rigidity it has at the same time allowed for more movement in the carbon seat tube and seat post that helps to kill road vibrations ensuring the bikes back end keeps you feeling good for longer.