The Strada 3500 has the lightest frameset in the test. 1,601 grams, standardised to size 57, is a good value, especially as the stiffness and comfort values are at a solid level. Some savings were made on the componentry, although KTM only uses tried and tested branded products. The 105 groupset, here as a triple version, works no worse than the Ultegra, but is somewhat heavier and less elaborately finished. The cost-saving measures are particularly noticeable in the wheels and tyres. Better tyres would be our first tuning tip. Overall, the bike impresses with problem-free riding characteristics, pleasant comfort and a comfortable, moderately sporty riding position.
Price 1,599 Euro
Weight 8.1 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.ktm-bikes.at
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.065/422/82 g
Frame sizes** 49, 52, 55, 57, 59 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 575/560/162 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 569/396 mm/1.44
EQUIPMENT
Fork KTM
Steering bearing Ritchey (top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch)
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano 105 (50/39/30 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres Shimano WHRS10/ Continental UltraSport
Handlebar/stem Ritchey Comp/Ritchey Comp
Saddle/post Selle Italia X1/Ritchey Comp (31.6 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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