KTM Revelator Alto Exonic 2023 Review

Sure, here's the translated text while preserving the formatting and line breaks:```We all know: KTM is a bicycle manufacturer based in Mattighofen, Upper Austria. Founded in 1964, the company now sells around 460,000 bicycles per year worldwide, according to its own information - for everyday and leisure cyclists, but also for those who like to line up at the start line and give their best.
One of these racing machines is called Alto - presumably so that everyone immediately knows that this model excels especially in climbing. Introduced in 2018 and already updated once in the meantime, KTM also presented the third generation of the Revelator Alto on the occasion of its third participation in the Tour de France 2022.```If you need any further assistance, feel free to ask!

Certainly! Here is the translated text:```Of course, the Upper Austrians knew how to utilize the inputs from "their" professionals of the B&B Hotels-KTM and Tirol Cycling Team in the development of the new frame. The pre-series prototypes were sent to the "Hell of the North" and underwent their baptism of fire on the pavés of Paris-Roubaix. Simultaneously, extensive testing was also conducted in the wind tunnel to achieve perfect aerodynamics.
Pierre Rolland was able to confirm the success of the development process at last year's Dauphiné Tour, as he immediately rode into the mountain jersey with the new Alto, which went into series production for 2023.

Sure, here is the translated text from German to English while keeping the tags and line breaks intact:```The initial chapter of the success story of the Revelator Alto has already been written. Now, the people of Upper Austria are eagerly awaiting many more. The journey of the first production frames led from Mattighofen through the Critérium du Dauphiné onwards to Copenhagen, and from there to the Champs Elysées in Paris.
And then? What was the next destination? The path led directly to Lower Austria, into the lower Kamp Valley, where the racing machine was to be tested for its praised qualities through the vineyards and up into the hilly Waldviertel, in alto.

A test rider was quickly found: Me, Fritz Rautner, having stood at the mentioned starting line countless times and often crossing the finish line first.
Recently belonging to the over-50 age group, I still eagerly and quickly tackle climbs at a height of 1.76 m and a weight of 67 kg. With an inseam of 83 cm, I sit at a height of 73.7 cm on my racing bikes, which mainly have American roots. The equipment of my machines comes from Shimano, of course, the top group DuraAce 11-speed Di2 and 12-speed Di2 – one does treat oneself.
All the more, I was delighted to be able to test the new 12-speed DuraAce on a bike from an Austrian manufacturer.

Certainly! Here is the translated text with the tags and line breaks preserved:```Als ich das Testrad Mitte Oktober letzten Jahres bekam, war ich von der Optik sehr angetan.
Das Topmodell um € 8.999,- hört auf den Namen Alto Exonic und bietet eine komplette DuraAce Di2, DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline 35 Laufräder, 28 mm Continental Grand Prix 5000S Reifen und ein aerodynamisches Cockpit bestehend aus einem FSA Vision Metron 5D ACR-Lenker mit 100 mm Vorbaulänge und 420 mm Lenkerbreite.
Das ACR-System bedingt eine vollständig integrierte und damit aerodynamisch optimierte Führung aller Kabel und Leitungen in Lenker, Vorbau und Steuersatz. Der große Vorteil dabei ist, dass man den Lenker bis zum Oberrohr drehen kann, ohne einen durch die Bremsleitungen verursachten Widerstand zu spüren. Nachteil dieser Vollintegration ist, dass man alles ausbauen darf, wenn man das Cockpit aus irgendeinem Grund tauschen möchte. Anders schaut's bei den Spacern aus, die dank Steckverbindung einfach auseinanderzunehmen sind. Somit ist deren Ein- und Ausbau ein Leichtes.
Die Kette läuft vorne über 52/36er-Kettenblätter und hinten über eine Kassettenabstufung von 11 bis 30. Das sind Standardübersetzungen, mit denen man echt gut zurechtkommt.```Translation:```When I received the test bike in mid-October last year, I was very impressed with its appearance.
The top model at €8,999 is called Alto Exonic and offers a complete DuraAce Di2, DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline 35 wheels, 28 mm Continental Grand Prix 5000S tires, and an aerodynamic cockpit consisting of an FSA Vision Metron 5D ACR handlebar with 100 mm stem length and 420 mm handlebar width.
The ACR system requires a fully integrated and therefore aerodynamically optimized routing of all cables and lines in the handlebar, stem, and headset. The big advantage is that you can turn the handlebar up to the top tube without feeling any resistance caused by the brake lines. The disadvantage of this full integration is that you have to disassemble everything if you want to replace the cockpit for any reason. It's different with the spacers, which are easy to disassemble thanks to the plug connection. Thus, their installation and removal is easy.
The chain runs over 52/36 chainrings at the front and over an 11 to 30 cassette at the rear. These are standard gear ratios that you can really get along with.

The wheels have a total weight of 1,447 g (rear wheel 795 g, front wheel 652 g), naturally weighed by myself and not copied from the manufacturer's specifications.
The 28mm Continental 5000S tires are inflated to the correct pressure using Schwalbe Aerothan tubes. I have been riding with similar super-light tubes from Tubolito for two years and have never had any complaints. I find the Aerothan almost more appealing because they have a black valve, which is not as conspicuous as the orange valves on my Tubolito tubes.
When using a tube, regardless of which one, a tire pressure of up to 9 bar is allowed; for tubeless, a maximum of 7.5 bar. However, I think such high pressures are no longer used anyway. Personally, I ride with 7 bar.

Inmitten von Laufrädern, Vision Metron ACR-Lenker und dem 220 Gramm Fizik-Sattel liegt das aus Premium-Carbon gefertigte Herzstück des Alto: der Rahmen; hier in Größe 55 und verführerischem Schwarz mit silbrig glänzendem, fein strichliertem Oberrohr und klassisch oranger Aufschrift "KTM".
Bei manch hämischem Insider heißt das: Kana Traut sich Mitfahren ... Mal sehn, wie sich die "Waffe" auf der Straße anfühlt.

The quiet whir of the DT Swiss 240 freehub body immediately struck me positively when I first briefly stopped pedaling.
After just a few minutes of riding out of the garage, I always encounter the Langenlois cobblestones. These are a bit more comfortable to navigate on the KTM than on my Cannondale aero bike.
Back on asphalt, I was soon thoroughly impressed with the riding experience. Everything felt very direct and agile to me, and this was coupled with an overall smooth ride that immediately gave me confidence in the bike. The impression regarding acceleration was also very promising after the first ride of over 100 km and 1,600 meters of elevation gain.

In my opinion, the flex of the seat post could be better, but this might also be because a 52 cm frame would be more suitable for me. The seat post would be 3 cm longer and offer more flex. It would be perfect for me with a cockpit featuring a 120 mm stem and a handlebar width of 420 mm.
And: The ergonomics of the Vision Metron handlebar take some getting used to due to the slight rise and the 10° forward bend of the top section. This innovative design is intended to support the natural position of the arms for greater comfort and to ensure free breathing. Undoubtedly, the wing shape of the top section provides optimal aerodynamics and a cool look at the same time.