The geometry is exactly at the limit at which one can speak of a comfort geometry. At least the 32 sprocket in combination with the compact 50/34 gear ratio offers sufficient gear reserves for very steep climbs. However, you will search in vain for other features that could increase riding comfort. With the tyres and the stiff aluminium seat post, the Austrian manufacturer is giving away additional comfort potential: the narrow Grand Prix tyres from Continental roll easily and are durable, but offer little suspension comfort. You shouldn't expect miracles from the stiff aluminium seat post in this respect either. Otherwise, the KTM is a functionally convincing bike with an impeccable, complete 105 groupset from Shimano.
CONCLUSION Sporty riding position; few comfort features apart from the gear ratio. Well-equipped all-rounder
OVERALL GRADE 2.1
Price 1,899 Euro
Weight 8.4 kilos
Info www.ktm-bikes.at
available in specialised shops
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,189/426/82 grammes
Frame sizes** 49, 52, 55, 57, 59 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/560/175 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 579/371 mm/1.48
Drive Shimano 105 (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes/gears Shimano 105
Wheels/tyres/weights**** Fulcrum Racing Sport/Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 23C (v/h: 1,189/1,761 grams)
*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 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.
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