The frame of the affordable G6 Pro is technically identical to that of the top model; the frameset would be available for €1,999. The equipment is solid throughout, the new Shimano 105 groupset can hardly be distinguished functionally from the classy Dura-Ace. The aluminium wheels from Vision are a well-made training wheelset. However, if you are speculating on the promised time gain when buying the bike, you cannot avoid aero wheels. In the comparative measurement with the Swiss-Side wheels, the bike makes a leap of 11 watts compared to the Vision wheels. This would put the affordable G6 aerodynamically on a par with the Dura-Ace model. Extrapolated to a 100-kilometre distance, the top model still has a time advantage due to its lower weight.
Price 2,999 Euro
Weight 7.5 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.bhbikes.com
Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 966/380/68 grammes
Frame sizes XS, SM, MD, LA, XL
Seat/steering angle 72,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 640/555/151 mm plus 9 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 975/57 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 551/384 mm/1.43
Equipment
Steering bearing Bra, top 1-1/8, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano 105
Bottom bracket Rotor 3DF (50/34 t., BB386evo)
Wheels/tyres FSA Vision T30/Michelin Lithion 2 23 C
Handlebar/stem BRA/BH
Saddle/post Prologo Kappa 2/BH (aero profile)
*The frame set accounts for 36 per cent of the overall score, the equipment for 54 per cent and the aerodynamics for 10 per cent. 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 greased.
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