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AXIS

This no-compromise cyclo-cross bike is a long-time favorite, both for racing and for fun on and off road. For 2003, it gets the new top tube profiles, chainstay yoke and integral headset of the Cross Concept. Also available as a frameset with fork.

 

Frame/Fork

Easton Ultralite aluminum. MegaPro. Bianchi Carbon with aluminum steerer.

 

Components

Shimano mix. Avid cantilever brakes. Alex ALX 320 wheelset.

 

Colors

Dark Blue/Celeste

 
 
Specifications
Type 18-speed cyclo-cross
Sizes 44, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61 cm
Colors Dark Blue/Celeste
Frame Easton UltraLite aluminum, MegaPro design, CNC drive-side chainstay yoke, integral headset, replaceable derailleur hanger, dual bottle mounts, rack eyelets
Fork Bianchi carbon, alloy 1-1/8" threadless steerer,
Headset cantilever mounts
Bottom Bracket Cane Creek AheadSet, 1-1/8" integrated threadless Cartridge, 107 mm
Handlebars Deda Elementi Piega
Stem Deda Elementi Linx, 90-¼ rise
Crankset Sugino XD500D, 36/48
Chain Shimano HG-53
Wheels Alex ALX 320 complete wheelset
Tires Kenda Kwick, 700x35C
Front Derailleur Shimano LX, 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT, 9-spd
Shift Levers Shimano 105 STI
Casssette SRAM 7.0, 11-32, 9-spd
Brakes/Levers Avid Shorty 6 cantilevers / 105 STI
Pedals WTB MP 250, clipless, 2-sided
Saddle WTB Rocket V Sport SS
Seatpost Bianchi alloy, 26.8 mm
Grips/Other Cork-type; CPSC reflectors
Retail price $1299.99

Geometry
Size 44.0 49.0 52.0 55.0 58.0 61.0
Seat tube (center-to-top) 440 490 520 550 580 610
Top tube(actual) 500 515 530 555 570 585
Top tube(virtual) 425 425 425 425 425 425
Chainstay 50 50 50 50 50 50
Fork rake 72.5 72.5 72.5 72.0 72.5 72.0
Head-tube angle 74.0 74.0 74.0 73.0 73.0 72.5
Seat-tube angle 989.0 995.0 1005.0 1020.0 1036.0 1048.0
Wheelbase 28.0 29.5 30.5 31.5 32.5 33.5
Standover height (inches) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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