Another compromise due to the lightweight construction: at 81 Newton metres per degree, the steering head stiffness is only just above the threshold at which we certify that a frame is safe to ride. This is not critical, but for athletic riders the normal, stiffer Pavo is the better choice. If you can live with the limitations, the Pavo 3 Ultra offers a road bike experience that few models can match. The combination of lightweight construction, good damping, sporty position, well-balanced steering and top equipment makes the bike look harmonious like no other.
CONCLUSION Ultralight frame, not super stiff, but perfect for hill climbs. Comparatively favourable. Only three sizes
Price 6,949 Euro
Weight 6.2 kilos
Available in specialised shops / construction kit
Reference/Info www.simplon.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 717/324/72 grammes
Frame sizes*** 52, 55, 58 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72,5°
Seat/top/head tube 555/560/157 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/56 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 559/394 mm/1.42
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Simplon, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 (50/34 t., BB86)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss Dicut RRC 32T/ Schwalbe One 25 mm (folding tyre)
Handlebar/stem Simplon/Simplon
Saddle/post Selle Italia SLR/Simplon SL Monorod (27.2, mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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