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
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Great value for 105 gruppo!
Ok, I did a lot of research on 105 groupset bikes from different brands in comparison to this one. Just about everything but this one was north of $1200. So I took a chance on this one and I'm glad I did. I put 25mi on the first ride out of the box and it performed as good as more expensive ones. Shimano 105 shifted smoothly thru its range, ride was pretty good over a somewhat rough road I was on considering I'm 6'5 250LB. Not the best on hills due to 11-28t cassette, I live in kind of a hilly area, but its not a deal breaker. Wheelset is a little heavy but durable, brakes are not the greatest, should have 105 brakes, this is why 4 stars because they did not complete the full 105 groupset (brakes and crankset). So I'll upgrade the gaps in the groupset to fill it out later on. All in all this is a good road bike for the price.Update 9/25/2018: I've filled out the groupset (crankset, brakes, hubs) and got DT Swiss wheel set and this baby hauls! This is a hidden jewel at this price point. If you're looking for lightweight aluminum 105 bike that won't break the bank, get it this one before they're gone.
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