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CARBON RACE<br />
The Xenith’s debut set the standard for race-ready road bikes and this year we turned up<br />
the wick like a blast furnace—this thing is HOT!<br />
We re-engineered the SL and Team carbon monocoque frames with higher modulus fiber and<br />
new manufacturing methods making them even lighter than last year. Fully finished SL frames in<br />
some sizes weigh in as light as 850 grams. And we’ve stiffened the critical bottom bracket/chainstay<br />
area for serious kick when you surge on the pedals.<br />
The new-for-’08 Xenith SL spares nothing, with the best selection of race-level parts we could find.<br />
We dropped every gram possible, thanks to tricks like carbon dropouts and finishing the frame and fork<br />
with only a thin, ultralight protective clearcoat.<br />
With Pro-circuit race-tested geometry, the Xenith’s handling is uncanny, letting you scorch corners in<br />
criteriums or make up time on twisty descents. You’ll have near-perfect weight distribution for cornering with<br />
a slick aero posture that puts you in a power position over the pedals for solo attacks or fast training rides.<br />
What better component group to specify for the lightest, highest performing frames<br />
on the planet than the lightest group on the planet. Hot on the heels of their Force<br />
and Rival introduction last year, SRAM is setting the road world on fire this year with<br />
their new RED group. Utilizing carbon fiber, titanium, and magnesium, SRAM shaved<br />
every possible gram to introduce the first sub-2000g group ever.<br />
Color: Natural Carbon<br />
Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm<br />
Weight: 12.90 lbs<br />
Xenith SL<br />
FRAmE<br />
New SuperLite OMNIAD carbon fiber<br />
composite, advanced monocoque<br />
construction, asymmetrical chainstays,<br />
1-pc dropout. Sub 880g on some sizes.<br />
FORK<br />
SL Full Carbon fork with carbon crown, carbon<br />
steerer & carbon dropouts.<br />
WhEEls<br />
ZIPP 404 tubular wheelset<br />
TiREs<br />
Vittoria Corsa Evo CX tubular, 290tpi , 21mm.<br />
DRiVETRAiN<br />
SRAM RED derailleurs & RED Double Tap levers,<br />
FSA K-Force Lite Hollow Carbon crankset with<br />
MegaExo Ceramic BB, 38/52.<br />
COCKPiT<br />
Easton EC90 carbon bars, EA90 stem, Easton<br />
EC90 carbon seat post, Selle San Marco Aspide<br />
FX saddle.<br />
BRAKEsET<br />
SRAM RED dual pivot calipers with SRAM RED<br />
levers.<br />
Xenith Team<br />
FRAmE<br />
New SuperLite OMNIAD carbon fiber<br />
composite, advanced monocoque<br />
construction, asymmetrical chainstays,<br />
1-pc dropout.<br />
FORK<br />
SL Full Carbon fork with carbon crown, carbon<br />
steerer & carbon dropouts.<br />
WhEEls<br />
Mavic Ksyrium SL wheelset.<br />
TiREs<br />
Vittoria Rubino Pro, Folding, 23c<br />
DRiVETRAiN<br />
Shimano Dura-Ace derailleurs, Dura-Ace STI<br />
levers, FSA SLK Lite Hollow Carbon crank<br />
w/MegaExo BB, 39/53.<br />
COCKPiT<br />
Easton New EA70 handlebars, EA70 stem,<br />
Easton EC70 seat post, Fizik Airone saddle.<br />
BRAKEsET<br />
Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot calipers with<br />
Dura-Ace levers.<br />
Xenith Pro<br />
FRAmE<br />
DYAD T700/M30 carbon fiber composite,<br />
advanced monocoque construction,<br />
asymmetrical chainstays, 1-pc dropout.<br />
FORK<br />
Full Carbon fork with carbon crown, carbon<br />
steerer & carbon dropouts.<br />
WhEEls<br />
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheelset.<br />
TiREs<br />
Vittoria Rubino Pro, Folding, 23c<br />
DRiVETRAiN<br />
Shimano Dura-Ace derailleurs, Dura-Ace STI<br />
levers, FSA SLK Lite Hollow Carbon crank w/<br />
MegaExo BB, 39/53.<br />
COCKPiT<br />
Easton New EA70 handlebars, EA70 stem,<br />
Easton EC70 seat post, Fizik Airone saddle.<br />
BRAKEsET<br />
Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot calipers<br />
with Dura-Ace levers.<br />
Color: Pearl White/Red/Natural Carbon<br />
Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm<br />
Weight: 15.50 lbs<br />
Our lightest, highest performing SL and Team frames are constructed with ultra-high modulus carbon fiber precisely applied<br />
in a specifically engineered lay-up we call OMNIAD. Especially unique to this process is the outer layer. The outer layer on most<br />
frames is made with a woven fiber intended for cosmetics only and is therefore generally constructed of lower modulus fiber.<br />
The tightly woven 1K cloth we use however is made with high modulus fiber thereby contributing to the strength of the frame,<br />
allowing us to drive as much weight out of the frame as possible.<br />
Color: Monterey Blue/Pearl White<br />
Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm<br />
Weight: 17.25 lbs<br />
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