11/05/2008

My Dream Bike

Mountain biking is one of my favorite sports. I've been mountain biking (MTB) for more than 12 years.

For me, finding the right bike is a very important process. Especially if you compete and it's important to find the right qualities so the experiences are efficient and fun.

One of the major contributors to the overall price of a bike is the frame material. Other factors include suspension and components among other things.

By using a Composite frame is to guarantee the perfect balance between rigidity, weight and ride quality, this race bred range is all about fast handling and finish line sprints.

Carbon fiber frames are very strong and stiff. They are made by braiding fibers of carbon and affixing them with a very strong glue (epoxy). These kinds of some frames allow for unique frame shapes because they can be molded to the proper shape much easier than metal alloys.

Here is my dream bike made to order by ORBEA, I name it, The Black Shadow

Frame: ORBEA ALMA CARBON 18" - Fork: SID TEAM 100 mm - Crankset: TRUVATIV NOIR - Headset: 1 1/8 SEMI INTEGRATED ALU - Handlebar: ZEUS CARBON FLAT - Stem: ZEUS SL BLACK - Levers: Grip X.0 - Brakes: AVID ULTIMATE DISC - Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.0 - Front Derailleur: SRAM X.9 - Wheels: Shimano XTR - Cogs: SRAM PG-990 11-34 9S - Tyres: PYTHON TUBELESS LIGHT - Seat Post: ZEUS CARBON - Seat: SLR XC GEL FLOW - Pedal: ATAC XS CARBON - WEIGHT 9.488 Gram - MSRP(US$) 4.380,00

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