>F-1
Tech Info
Specifically
designed
for x-country racing, the
F-1 is torsionally super rigid and has 75mm (3') of anti-bob
linear suspension travel.
Weighting
1980gr (4.4Lb), it's by far the world lightest real
racing suspended frame* and it allows you to build up a true Worl Cup
bike below 8.6Kg (19.2Lb).
*Shock
included, Medium size, Anodized finish.
X-link
This
little hi-tech monster weighting 28gr./1oz. is the X-link; to build
it we have to combine several technologies: laser cutting, CNC and TIG microwelding.
Thanks
to its unique 4 pivot design, it keeps the rear-end straight and truly flex-free
even while out of saddle sprinting, something no other light f/s frame can
do.
maximum
MOUNTAINBIKE
"the
X-Link lights up fantastically as soon as power is applied and can be cut
and pasted through technical sections with ease."
Custom
Tubing
We
only use custom designed double butted tubsets. An extensive use of variable
thickness 7020 T6 aluminium offers the best combination: lightness and durability.
Our
exclusive welding procedure ensures better frame alignment and constant manufacturing
quality.
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No
crude "chip style" gussets, here we weld a really sturdy reinforcement
that's much more efficient; called "Micro Box"
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The
welding process passes through custom made steel jigs. We make them with extremely
tight tolerances.
Jigs
lock the frame parts in 68 places (front) and 78 (rear), so the
F-1 has some 146 alignment checking points!
CNC
Parts
F-1's
BB shell and swingarm yoke are both CNC machined from massive 1Kg./2.2Lb.
billets!
While
machining out more than 90% of excessive material, our hi-tech components
are comparable with Formula 1 technology.
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Even
every other frame component is CNC machined, including dropouts,
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shock
mounts,swingarm ends and
"X-link" bushing seats etc.
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Hyper
accurate dimensional design is one of the secrets of F-1 lightness and
stiffness.
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Pivots
and bushings are made with hi-tech aerospace materials.
Regularly
cleaned they offer tight tolerances
and no wear for years.
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No
compromise construction translates into exceptional stiffness, high response
and rear wheel alignment.
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Disc
brake systems: F1 (disc version) is fully
compatible with Shimano XT, Magura Louise/Clara, Formula, Hope etc.
F-1
disc version is not provided with
V-brake mounts.
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No
matter how sophisticated your shift-brake system is, its performance
is directly related to the quality of the cable routing on your frame.
All
F-1 cables are top tube routed to give faultless shifting regardless
the conditions. Housings are very short for better response and the
rear deralier cable neatly passes inside
the seatstay.
Very safe & very cool.
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100%
made in Italy
