You knew when you planned the ride it would be a long day - a route stacked with grinding climbs and twisting descents, terrible roads with a good amount of who-knows-what-else thrown in. These rides arent most peoples idea of fun, but they sure are memorable, monumental, challenging. Is that why you keep going? You suck down another coffee and pull on your shoe covers to hold the weather at bay, its going to clear out and warm up in a few hours... Probably. Grab your Avant and do a quick check before rolling into the morning mist. No other machine could better help you endure the hours of rough, exhausting conditions ahead. Its going to be a long day - and you love it.
Key Features:
Dynamic Structure Comfort - Structure, tubing shapes and frame design are elemental to building a comfortable frame that helps reduce muscle fatigue. Avant's Dynamic Structure provides a smooth, light ride without bulky compromises like tubing inserts and elastomers. The natural flex patterns created by the carbon layup and minimal bulk of the top tube and seat stays deliver a dynamic, smooth ride that feels like floating over rough roads. The sensation is subtle - but it is noticeable and can be tested.
Efficiency - The large majority of torsional and lateral loads are handled by the lower spine of the frame. The headtube, downtube and chainstays are shaped to resist twisting and transmit power to the rear wheel. There is no doubt about it, large cross-sections and resistance to flex in the bottom of the frame translate directly to more watts on the road and a sensation that power transfer is instantaneous.
Avant Fork - The Avant fork uses a shallower, rounded-blade profile and longer fork legs to offer the best combination of elasticity, tire clearance and torsional stiffness. The increased axle-to-crown height is offset by a shorter headtube to maintain stack measurements and improve aesthetics.
Orbea Endurance Geometry - Avant Endurance Geometry is born from years of analyzing how ergonomics can help you ride further. Unlike a racing geometry that is focused on aerodynamics, endurance ergonomics result in a bike that is easier to ride and increases stamina. Handling is precise and intuitive. Angles and dimensions are considered carefully across a range of sizes to maximize rider comfort. And more comfort means longer rides.
Frame: Orbea Avant carbon OMP disc, monocoque construction,tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, Thru Axle 12mm x 142mm rear, internal cable routing, EC/DC compatible, 27,2mm seat tube.
Fork: Avant OMP carbon disc fork, full carbon steerer, tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", carbon dropouts Thru axle 12mm x 100m.
Headset: FSA 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated Carbon Cup ACB Bearings
Bars: FSA Gossamer Compact
Stem: Orbea OC-III
Speed: 22
Front Mech: Shimano 105 5801
Rear Mech: Shimano 105 5800
Shifters Shimano RS505
Chainset: Shimano 105 5800 34x50t
Cassette: Shimano 105 5800 11-28t 11-Speed
Chain: KMC X11-EL-1
Front Brake: Shimano RS505 Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake: Shimano RS505 Hydraulic Disc
Rims: FULCRUM Racing 600 DB
Front Hub: FULCRUM Racing 600 DB
Rear Hub: FULCRUM Racing 600 DB
Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Foldable 700x25 60TPI G+ Front, Vittoria Rubino Foldable 700x25 60TPI G+ Rear
Seatpost: FSA S-LK SB20 27,2x400mm Di2 compatible
Pedals: Not Included