With the Kiaro, the Vorarlberg-based manufacturer has one of the most technically advanced frames with comfort geometry in its programme. Its low set weight and outstanding riding stability are the best prerequisites for rides without time limits. The long head tube, which raises the handlebars and allows a relaxed position, is a perfect match. The sum of several individual measures - in some cases extremely flattened tube cross-sections, a seat post with plenty of flex and 25 millimetre tyres - also give the bike excellent damping. The equipment also contributes to the harmonious impression. The saddle with monolink clamp is comfortable and the handlebars, modelled on the Syntace design with the top bar angled towards the rider, offer excellent grip. The new mechanical Dura-Ace groupset impresses with its impressive braking and shifting performance.
Price 5,254 Euro
Weight 6.5 kilos
Available in specialised shops / construction kit
Reference/Info www.simplon.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,077/345/79 grammes
Frame sizes*** 47, 51, 55, 58, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 555/555/180 mm plus 14 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/57 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 583/378 mm/1.54
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Acros, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Dura-Ace (50/34 t, press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Ksyrium SLS/Schwalbe Ultremo ZX
Handlebar/stem Simplon ERG/Simplon Zero
Saddle/post Selle Italia SL Monolink/Simplon Monorod (27.2 mm)
* The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. The grades are calculated up to the final grade with all decimal places; 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): 1.4-1.5 means a sporty riding position, below that a racing position, above that a comfortable position.
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