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Strada SL Ultegra Complete Bike-2015

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Still fast, still light, still feels just right.

While it may be somewhat overshadowed by Colnago's flagship models, the Strada SL 105 Complete Bike reminds us of two facts. First, Colnago initially made its name working with metal alloys, so it's little surprise that the Italian manufacturer is capable of producing an aluminum frameset that's still relevant in today's racing scene. Second, there's a reason why aluminum enjoyed such popularity in the peloton, even during the rise of carbon fiber.


Both of the above facts manifest in the hydroformed shaping of the tubes, which uses stiff, polygonal cross sections at the joints responsible for power transfer (read: the head tube and bottom bracket) and round at the seat tube junction for added compliance and vertical shock absorption. This keeps the ride comfortable while limiting the tubes' ability to twist and flex under load. The tapered head tube and carbon fork continue this paradoxical trend of stiffness with a comfortable ride into the bike's front end. The latter is especially important to ride quality, as the Strada SL uses the same cobblestone-devouring fork as the CX Zero frame.


The geometry is similar to the V1-R, with variations of a millimeter or a fraction of a degree here and there, depending on the size. That means the Strada SL has race-ready geometry that won't force you to contort into a knot in order to navigate a huge drop from saddle to bars. It holds steady lines through sweeping corners without the twitchy skittishness of carbon fiber criterium bikes. The oversized aluminum tubing takes advantage of the geometry's racing pedigree by giving the ride a firm reactivity to pedal input whether you're accelerating out of corners or opening the throttle on a climb.


The Strada SL's Shimano Ultegra drivetrain is equally ready for whatever challenges you chose to encounter in the saddle. It's light, precisely accurate, and attractive — pro-level shifting in every aspect but the price. Japanese expertise is also evident in the Shimano WH-RS11 wheels, a reliably durable set of aluminum hoops that handle training-day potholes as well as race day attacks with equal aplomb. Continental tires and a Selle Italia saddle finish the Strada SL's international tour by bringing the kit back to Italy through Germany.


Frame Material
hydroformed aluminum
Fork
Colnago CX Zero Carbon
Fork Material
fork arms carbon fiber, steering tube alloy
Headset
FSA No.63/51E
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Crankset
50 x 34 Shimano FC-RS500
Bottom Bracket
68mm threaded
Crank Arm Length
[size 42] 165 mm, [sizes 45-50] 170 mm, [sizes 52-54] 172.5 mm, [sizes 56-58] 175 mm
Cassette
11 - 28 t Shimano 105 5800 11-Speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG600
Handlebar
Deda RHM Elementi
Handlebar Width
[sizes 42-50] 42 cm, [sizes 52-56] 44 cm, [size 58] 46 cm
Stem
Deda Elementi
Stem Length
[size 42] 75 mm, [size 45] 90 mm, [size 48] 100 mm, [sizes 50-54] 115 mm, [sizes 56-58] 130 mm
Saddle
Selle Italia X1
Seatpost
Colnago Alu
Seat Collar
31.6 mm
Wheelset
Shimano WH-RS11
Tires
Continental Ultra Sport II
Tire Size
700 c x 25 mm
Pedals
not included
Manufacturer Warranty
2 years on frame

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