primov8

Thanks. I almost didn’t buy the frameset because all State had in stock were 53cm and 58cm. But after looking at the geometry, their 58cm fits more like a 56-57 which is my ideal fit. The TT is only 55.9, with a HT of 180. So I’m just waiting for the shallow FSA headset dust cover and I’m done with the fit.

I wasn’t expecting much, especially since it’s an aluminum frame that costs much less than much higher priced competitors. All I want in a road bike is a great handling, responsive, smooth riding frameset and surprisingly, this checks off every box. Even at its current weight, around 18+ lbs, with Centaur 11 and the heavy Calima wheelset, it feels and rides lighter than it weighs.