Available in nine sizes, the aluminium racer from the Internetstores mail order company scores points with its high riding stability, good workmanship and intelligent composition. The mix of parts from the old ten-speed Ultegra and the current 105 from Shimano is a good choice from the customer's point of view, as the price is on a par with a 105 model, but the build quality is significantly higher. The add-on parts and the relatively light wheels are from Easton and have a high-quality appearance. Riding enjoyment is also enhanced by the smooth-rolling 25-millimetre Vittoria tyres. The riding position is radically race-like due to the short head tube. The SR3-S saddle from Ergon is actually very good, but requires a lot of advice as it is available in three widths. Whether the supplied width fits is a matter of luck.
Price 1,399 Euro
Weight 7.9 kilos
Available via mail order
Reference/Info www.votec.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,583/383/84 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48 to 64, every 2 cm (56)
Seat/steering angle 74°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 545/570/159 mm plus 14 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/51 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 562/406 mm/1.38
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes Shimano 105
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra 6700 (50/34 t, Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Easton EA70SL/Vittoria Diamante Pro 25C
Handlebar/stem Easton EA50/Easton EA70
Saddle/post Ergon SR3-S/Easton EA70 (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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