The tubes for this are exclusively manufactured by CompoTech, a specialist in fibre composites from the Bohemian Forest. The composite is assembled in the workshop in Prague. There are three quality levels from "light" to "stiff", our test frame is the middle one. Although it is not particularly light, it is by far the stiffest in the test field, which means that the bike rides with corresponding stability and directional stability. The carbon fork from THM also makes a significant contribution to the good riding impression; with a 3T fork, the set is even 400 euros cheaper.
Conclusion Exceptionally stiff and a comparatively inexpensive frame. Recommended for tall and heavy riders.
Price frame set 3,299 Euro
Weight of complete wheel 7.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.festka.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,163/308/119 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL and made to measure
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/560/167 mm plus 9 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 571/397 mm/1.44
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Chris King, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Campagnolo Super Record (50/34 t., press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Campagnolo Hyperon/Schwalbe One 25C
Handlebar/stem 3T Ergonova Stealth/3T ARX LTD
Saddle/post Selle San Marco Regale/3T Stylus (31.6 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 sitting position.
