Endurance bike geometry7/13/2023 Selle Italia’s compact Boost-Model X saddle is a smart choice. It covers ground quickly and enables you to get racy, but it doesn’t represent great value for money. The clutch on the rear derailleur ensures the chain always stays in place, even over rough terrain. The third-tier Rival groupset has the same motors and electronics as SRAM’s pricier Force eTap AXS and Red eTap AXS groupsets, and shifts across the cassette are just as fast and accurate. The 46/33t 12-speed chainset and 10-36t cassette deliver an excellent range, especially when riding in the hills: the 33×36 means you’ve always got a back-up gear when things get really tough. It looks very neat, especially as the Garda already uses the cable-free SRAM Rival eTap AXS electronic groupset in this spec. The cables leave the bar and enter a channel on the stem’s underside before flowing seamlessly into the headset and down through the head tube. Starting at the front of the bike, the Stemma S stem is a more affordable version of the Stemma SL found on the Filante SLR, Wilier’s lightweight, aero-profiled superbike. The Garda’s kit is predominantly well-chosen on this model. Wilier Triestina Garda Rival AXS spec and performance Ultimately, that might reduce the Garda’s appeal for riders who want the more upright position of a true endurance bike – but, if the geometry works for you, it results in a rapid ride and excellent handling. In fact, the 566mm stack and 393mm reach on my size large test bike are both pretty aggressive for a bike in this category.Īdd in a steep 73.5-degree seat angle, a racy 72.65-degree head angle and a sub-metre wheelbase and the Garda’s dimensions are very sporty. The Garda’s not an endurance bike with a short reach and a tall front end for a leisurely ride. Wilier Triestina Garda Rival AXS geometry We hear you, so we’ve checked out four serious contenders from a range of brands, both new and old, for around £4,000. But what if you want a bit more of an all-rounder? A road bike that has quick handling, is light enough, has some aero bike-like considerations, can be ridden all day without kicking you into submission and, above all, puts a smile on your face? From super-smooth-riding endurance bikes to lightweight climbing bikes, there’s a huge variety of road bikes out there.
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