Autumn Ride with Style
01.12.14 08:29 3562014-12-01T08:29:00+01:00Text: NoPainPhotos: Forstus, Erwin HaidenPosing special: an autumn tour through Lower Austria's Northeast with a made to measure, custom painted Pasculli, Fizik Volta, Fizik components and the most exquisite garments by Rapha.01.12.14 08:29 3912014-12-01T08:29:00+01:00Autumn Ride with Style
01.12.14 08:29 3912014-12-01T08:29:00+01:00 NoPain Forstus, Erwin HaidenPosing special: an autumn tour through Lower Austria's Northeast with a made to measure, custom painted Pasculli, Fizik Volta, Fizik components and the most exquisite garments by Rapha.01.12.14 08:29 3912014-12-01T08:29:00+01:00
The current Pasculli hype hasn't failed to leave its mark on me, and so I built up an Italian custom frame with painting and equipment of my personal choice. Contrary to my editor colleagues I chose the cheapest carbon frame with a profuse weight of 1.050 grams (unpainted) for a base - including sporty endurance geometry, high durability, easy to service BSA bottom bracket and a masterful balance in terms of stiffness and comfort.
As for the groupset I decided to go for a mechanic Shimano Dura-Ace 11 speed with the newest ST-9001 STI shifters, a Dura-Ace carbon/aluminium wheelset and the FSA K-Force Light BB386Evo standard crank including Power2Max. Made in Italy to match the Pasculli bike are the saddle, seatpost, stem, handlebar, Garmin mount and bar tape by Fizik.
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Tormento Custom
| Frame | Carbon Tube-to-Tube, M30 inside, 3K outside | Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaEvo 386 BB-EVO8200 BSA |
| Sizes | Sloping made to measure | Crank | FSA K-Force Light BB386 Evo 53/39 |
| Headset | FSA No.42 1 1/8 - 1 1/2", UD, drop in | Cog Set | Shimano CS-6800 Kassette 11-28 |
| Fork | Carbon, 1 1/8 - 1 1/2", tapered | Chain | Shimano Dura Ace CN-9000 |
| Stem | Fizik Cyrano R1, 120 mm, 7°, 31.8 | Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace ST-9001 11s |
| Handlebar | Fizik Cyrano 00 Chamaeleon Carbon, 42 cm | Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace RD-9000 |
| Bartape | Fizik Performance, 3 mm, black | Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace FD-9000 |
| Seatpost | Fizik Cyrano R1 Carbon, 31.6, 330 mm | Brakes | Shimano Dura Ace BR-9000 |
| Saddle* | Fizik Volta R1 Braided Carbon | Tires | Continental GP4000S 700x25C Clincher |
| Wheels | Shimano WH-9000 C24-CL | Quick release | Shimano WH-9000 |
| Weight | Total weight 7,25 kg w/o pedals Frame weight 1.050 g w/o painting | Further details | BB stiffness 100 N/mm Weight of the painting around 200 g |
* alternative: Fizik Kurve Chamaeleon saddle with mobius rails
My Pasculli geometry allows for a very sporty sitting position without an excessively long stem, thanks to the relatively steep seat tube (74° with only 526 mm effective length), a low head tube (147 mm) and the top tube (555 mm), which feels longer than usual due to the steep seat tube angle angle. The medium-length chainstay (407 mm) and the remarkably slack head tube angle grant an enormous stability - ideal for high speed rides and bad roads.
The frame has been conceived, designed and developed to withstand any adventure: from heroic races as the Highlanders, to short light training. Powerful tube sets, reinforced dropouts and high strength carbon fiber make it an immortal frame.
says the frame builder about the TormentoThe bike doesn't exactly give a playful impression when it comes to sharp turns or quick maneuvers. However, it's agile enough and tempts the rider to take each turn with speed thanks to its smooth running and steering precision, which makes it a perfect weapon for the rouleur's long training units, high speed road races and hilly marathons. The broad rim base and the 25 mm wide clincher tires contribute to this.
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As of yet, most bikers don't know that Fizik has been selling their own bike components since the previous year. Their products range from the classic aluminium stem to aluminium or carbon seatposts and high end carbon handlebars - in short, everything the Italophile cyclist could ever wish for. All parts are a perfect visual match (throughout every price range) and often available at a good price.
Fizik Volta R1 Braided Carbon
Fizik's new Volta R1 has been constructed using 'Spine Concent' - which is able to distinguish between three different types of riders (Snake, Chamaeleon, Bull) depending on the movement of their spine. Snake saddles have been constructed for riders with a very flexible spine. The Italian manufacturer's design team gave the carbon saddle a classic shape that reminds of traditional saddles by Selle Italia or Selle San Marco, as well as a flat U-profile which supports the natural movements of the pelvis. In spite of its massive appearance it is a lightweight of only 172 grams and very comfortable thanks to its ergonomical shape.
The Twin Flex outer shell is made of multi-directional carbon fibre which, in combination with the inner shell's woven carbon and kevlar fibre, allows the saddle's elastic bending - similar to a hammock. The three-dimensional, woven Mobius carbon rail is oval, measures 7x9 mm and grants high stability. Over 70 mm rail length ensure a perfect adjustment of the saddle position.
Model: Fizik Volta R1
Shell: Carbon Thermoplastic Composite TwinFlex
Rails: Mobius Carbon Braided 7x9 mm
Cover: Thermowelded Microtex Design
Weight: 172 g
Dimensions: 300x140 mm
Due to its lean shape, the Volta should especially please cyclists with a narrow seat bone distance and fans of the Arione saddle. A cheaper version called R3 featuring a round metal frame is also available.
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To take your posing factor to the max, you need a glamourous bicycle as well as a perfectly matched outfit. Rapha's jerseys combine classic styling with optimal function and grant high comfort regardless of weather conditions. Besides the Pro Team Line which has already been introduced, the collection features luxurious textiles made of merino wool which remind of the Golden Age of Cycling and provide much needed warmth during cold rides.
The featured long-sleeved version of the Brevet Jersey scores with Rapha's breathable, insulating 'Sportwool' material (a mix between polyester, merino wool, glass fibres, polyurethane and elastane) and was designed specifically for long distance rides. It comes with a vest and is versatile enough to be worn from autumn to spring. With its two high-visibility stripes the jersey is best suited for riding in low light.
Long Sleeve Brevet Jersey and Gilet
Brevet Jersey:
Breathable, insulating Sportwool fabric
Three large cargo pockets
Large zipped ballast pocket
Hi-vis chestbands and armband
Water-resistant chest pocket to carry brevet card
Brevet Vest:
Windproof front
Offset zip for comfortable layering
Reflective stripes around middle
Reflective Rapha logo
Mesh panels for breathability
The Long Sleeve Brevet Jersey and Gilet (€ 220,-) are online available on Rapha.cc with free shipping or at Bikedress in Munich.
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| Tormento Custom |
| Fizik.it |
| Fizik Volta R1 Braided Carbon |
| Rapha.cc |
| Long Sleeve Brevet Jersey and Gilet |
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