![]() ![]() ![]() The double-butted scandium frame isn’t as light as we had hoped at 1540g (52cm) but it should be rigid enough for even the strongest riders: the double-butted scandium frame isn’t as light as we had hoped at 1540g (52cm) but it should be rigid enough for even the strongest riders James Huang/Īmple mud clearance is provided by S-bend stays and a slim extruded aluminium driveside chainstay stub that leaves enough room for aggressive single-ring drivetrain setups. The moderately oversized tubing uses fairly conservative wall thicknesses that are less likely to dent or crumple if things go awry on race day – something that is decidedly more common in ‘cross – and the slightly ovalized top tube presents a decent amount of surface area for comfortable shouldering. ![]() The double-butted scandium-enhanced aluminium frame weight of 1540g (actual weight, 52cm) won’t set any hearts aflutter but it’s still well within the ballpark for a competition-ready rig and a number of touches enhance its ‘cross-specific appeal. The reasonable price tag nonetheless includes a scandium alloy frame and intelligent parts spec that will leave few riders wanting for more: the reasonable price tag nonetheless includes a scandium alloy frame and intelligent parts spec that will leave few riders wanting for more James Huang/ Chassis: scandium-enhanced frame could be lighter but comes in broad range of sizesĬarbon fibre may have taken over the mid-to-high-end segments of the road market but aluminium still packs a lot of punch for ‘cross and few machines can match the complete package of Redline’s flagship racer. ![]()
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