BIKE AHEAD asked around, the people answered. They want a bike that’s fast, light and stable. Both stiff and comfortable. With a great stand-out factor. The result? THE SUPERFAST.

The main frame is manufactured in a one-piece monocoque way. All carbon prepregs bond optimally during baking under pressure and fuse into a high-strength unit. Due to its complexity, only a few manufacturers use this manufacturing process. It differs a lot from the more common production where segments are glued together.

The fork and cockpit are also manufactured using the one-piece monocoque construction method. Cables run through the handlebars into the stem and further into the frame or fork.

THE SUPERFAST stands for functional lightweight construction. Every component is designed to be as light as possible. The focus is on function. The manufacturing quality is so high that no paint is required. This saves weight and ensures the typical matt, shimmering carbon look. The bottle cage screws are made of hollow-drilled titanium and weigh only 1.06 grams each.

The Superfast frameset can be completely configured to make it a perfect fit for each individual rider. Stem length, handlebar width and drop, with or without storage compartment, threaded bottom bracket or pressfit, single chainring or derailleur, the choice is yours. The lightweight GPS mount made by CarbonWorks is included.

All these details add up to make THE SUPERFAST one of the lightest gravel bikes in the world. The frame without storage compartment weighs just 789 grams in size M, breaking the magical 800-gram mark.

A complete bike with top-of-the-range components weighs only 6.85 kilograms. And keep in mind, this is a gravel bike. Extraordinary.

Weight: frame 789 grams (size M), fork 388 grams

Price*: € 4.200 (frameset)

More information: https://bike-ahead-composites.de/the-superfast-en/frames/the-superfast.html

*Manufacturer price, this could vary by country, pls check your local supplier

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