The Evolution 110 is one of the positive phenomena in this test. At a competitive price of 900 euros, the bike already offers a complete 105 groupset and gives a good impression of quality. The matt white painted, cleanly finished aluminium frame doesn't give anything away in terms of riding stability and allows a sporty riding position. The handlebars are wrapped in thick tape for a comfortable grip, the saddle is comfortable and the simple 25-millimetre Conti folding tyres provide noticeable cushioning. Relatively heavy, single-suspension R500 wheels from Shimano are in line with the class standard and do not stand out negatively. All in all, a bike that looks like more than it costs and doesn't disappoint in terms of riding characteristics. Carver bikes are available in 16 branches of the Fahrrad XXL dealer network throughout Germany.
Price 900 Euro
Weight 8.8 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.carver.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,558/582/77 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/550/149 mm plus 10 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/56 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 558/389 mm/1.44
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano 105 (50/34 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres Shimano R500/Continental UltraSport 25C
Handlebar/stem Carver/Carver
Saddle/post Prologo Kappa/Carver (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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