In comparison with other custom frame builders, the company based near Venice even has a veritable head start, because no one else delivers such a convincing overall package. The second-lightest frameset is stiff enough even for athletic riders. On request, Sarto also produces small frame sizes for 26-inch wheels; you can choose the bottom bracket standard, type of seat post and tube shapes, and paint finishes are also available on request. There is also a lifetime guarantee on the frame and a crash replacement. The right choice for riders who don't want to compromise on a customised frame.
Conclusion Light, stiff, comfortable: best values in all disciplines result in the test victory of the frame set. Lifetime guarantee.
Price frame set 3,995 Euro
Weight of complete wheel 6.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.sartoantonio.com, www.asteroide-mpi.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 866/347/79 grammes
Frame sizes*** XXS, XS, M, L, XL, XXL made to measure
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 555/565/ 173 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 574/398 mm/1.44
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Columbus, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Campagnolo Super Record (52/36 t., press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Campagnolo Bora Ultra 35/Continental Grand Prix 4000S (tubular tyre)
Handlebar/stem Deda Superleggera
Saddle/post Selle San Marco Aspide/Deda Superleggera (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 sitting position.
