The carbon frame of the Speed SL comes from the same mould as its lightweight sister model, the Affair. Both share the most important distinguishing features: unusual tube profiles, internally routed shift cables and a press-fit bottom bracket. However, there is a significant difference in weight of just under 300 grams. As a result, the Speed SL is very stable, yet pleasantly comfortable to ride. In addition to the well-flexing seatpost, the successful tuning of the fork is responsible for this. The equipment with 105 groupset and F ulcrum wheels is functionally convincing; one flaw is that the red colours on the fork and seatpost clash with the Bordeaux red on the frame.
Price 1,799 Euro
Weight 8.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.haibike.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.243/400/73 g
Frame sizes** 50, 53, 56, 59, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/74,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 561/580/179 mm plus 20 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1 .005/43 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 584/408 mm/1.43
EQUIPMENT
Fork Haibike
Steering bearing FSA (top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch)
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano 105 (50/34 t., Pressfit)
Wheels/tyres Fulcrum Racing 7/Vredestein Fortezza TriComp
Handlebar/stem XLC Pro SL/XLC Pro SL
Saddle/post Selle S an Marco Concor/Haibike CarbonFlex (27.2 mm)
*Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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