Cavalo 105 Alloy Road Bike

Description

When it comes to a rock-solid, performance-oriented road bike at a remarkable price, the Cavalo 105 Alloy edition is without peer. With a butted aluminum frame, Shimano 105 5800 11-speed components, and a zippy Vuelta Zerolite wheelset, you have the means to fly along your favorite route without suffering a heavy hit to the bank account. The Cavalo 105 road bike features a butted 6061 aluminum frame with a tapered head tube and a BB86 bottom bracket shell to ensure a lightweight and stiff pedaling platform. Up front is a full carbon fiber fork with a 1-1/8" - 1-1/2" tapered steerer tube that helps stiffen up the front end as well as deliver smooth, predictable handling. Components-wise, the Shimano 105 5800 shift/brake levers, derailleurs, and cassette are true workhorses that are built tough and strong while providing the crisp, precision gear changes Shimano is renowned for. The drivetrain itself features an FSA Gossamer crankset with mid-compact 52/36T chainrings paired with a Shimano 105 11-28T cassette. The 52/36T chainring combination has become a favorite of ours as it strikes a perfect balance between the traditional 53/39T road set-up and the compact 50/34T configuration. You won't sacrifice any top-end speed while having lower climbing gears at your disposal when it comes to ascending challenging terrain. Additionally, Tektro dual pivot brakes ensure you've got all the stopping power you need out on the road. The Cavalo 105 Alloy road bike is spec'd with Vuelta Zerolite Comp wheels that feature 24 aero spokes front and rear along with 30mm deep alloy rims to help slice through the wind. The Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25 tires are durable and smooth-rolling for worry-free performance mile after mile. Butted 6061 aluminum frame with tapered head tube is lightweight, strong, and stiff Full carbon fiber fork with tapered steerer tube ensures superb steering response Shimano 105 5800 2x11-speed drivetrain for reliability, durability, and smooth gear cha